by pclark | Aug 14, 2018 | STEM Activities, STEM Education
Just about everyone agrees: Toys and activities that promote effort and imagination will truly engage a child’s excitement and curiosity. That is one reason why many parents are taking another look at games, puzzles, construction toys, and after-school programs that...
by pclark | Aug 14, 2018 | Child Development, Engineering, Science, STEM Activities
Are you looking at fun ways to get your child involved with robot building? Making a simple homemade robot is a fun and easy activity for kids of any age to unleash their creativity, while learning (the fun way) how to make electronic components work for them....
by pclark | Aug 14, 2018 | Child Development, Engineering, Science, STEM, STEM Activities
Solar energy has always been a part of life on Earth. It all started with plants turning sunlight into food, and humans have also found ways to harness its power for millennia. That makes solar the perfect vehicle for scientific exploration with the kids, and...
by pclark | Aug 3, 2018 | Child Development, STEM Activities
So it’s the start of the school year. Your biggest complaint: Your kids are not doing enough around the house. In fact, you would say they have some catching up to do in the responsibility department. For starters, let’s reframe that into a better thought: Fine; now’s...
by pclark | Jul 5, 2018 | Child Development, Science, STEM, STEM Activities, STEM Education
Kids love spending time on their devices. And if you’re like most parents, you often feel more than a bit aghast at the gravitational lure of the almighty screen. But somewhere in the cluster of apps, there’s a little gem of an opportunity just sitting there, possibly...
by pclark | Jun 14, 2018 | Camps, Child Development, lego camps, STEM Activities, Summer Activities
It can be tempting to give schedules the boot when the kids are out of school for summer. However, sticking to a schedule is actually better for them (and will make your life much easier). Of course, with the longer days and – hopefully – slower pace, your schedule...