by pclark | Apr 16, 2018 | Child Development, STEM, STEM Education
Almost two decades into the 21st century, our society has been radically transformed by the digital revolution. In all sectors of life, we are confronted with a world created by technology that 30 years ago would have been unfathomable. To put it another way, we are...
by pclark | Apr 16, 2018 | Child Development, STEM, STEM Activities, STEM Education
The perfect rainy-day science activity for kids is a good old-fashioned paper airplane challenge. Building and launching paper airplanes is one of the easiest, no-cost STEM activities out there. All you need is a few sheets of paper and enough space to launch the...
by pclark | Apr 16, 2018 | STEM, STEM Activities, STEM Education
What’s your parenting trigger word? Words like “Pinterest,” “clean eating” and “PTA fundraiser” may raise your blood pressure or make you feel exposed because no matter what you do, that one family that everyone knows will be right there, nailing it at raising future...
by pclark | Mar 13, 2018 | STEM, STEM Activities, STEM Education
When your backyard gets a nice snowy blast of winter, it’s time to start playing and learning. You can either use the snow and freezing temperatures as your outdoor lab, or you can stay in and let the cold weather fuel your inspiration to explore STEM subjects...
by pclark | Feb 13, 2018 | Child Development, STEM, STEM Activities, STEM Education
Every parent has been there. And it’s not pretty. The kids have tons of energy, but weather-wise, it’s not a great option for them to go outside and let off steam. This time of year, a parent who wants to get through those long weekends has to be prepared with a game...
by pclark | Feb 13, 2018 | Child Development, STEM, STEM Education
As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. The learning environment you create at home for your preschooler today can go a long way in preparing them for success in the classroom. This is especially true for STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and...