by pclark | Feb 6, 2018 | Child Development, STEM Education
We want the best for our children, and one of the best things we can do for them is instil a love of learning. Think of someone you know who lives by this, and you’ll see someone who can create a fulfilling existence wherever they are and whatever they’re doing. Work...
by pclark | Jan 30, 2018 | Child Development, Engineering, LEGO Technology, STEM Education
If you’re looking to bring new STEM tools into your classroom, the 3-D printer is one option that deserves a serious look. Increasingly affordable costs and better apps make a 3-D printer a more attractive option for acquisition budgets and grant applications. Here...
by pclark | Jan 23, 2018 | Child Development, Classroom, STEM, STEM Education
As a physical education teacher, you’re well aware that movement and exercise have positive effects on the brain. “Letting kids move in class isn’t a break from learning. It IS learning,” as a Washington Post headline aptly sums it up. Deepen the mind-body connection...
by pclark | Jan 16, 2018 | Child Development, STEM, STEM Education
Harness the natural curiosity of kids with one of these engaging STEM challenges. We’ve rounded up a few kid-tested, parent-approved projects you can set up and launch in a jiffy, to inspire your budding engineer at any age. Preschool Marshmallow construction: All you...
by pclark | Jan 9, 2018 | Child Development, STEM, STEM Education
Got a minute, or maybe 20? When you have a pocket of time, you can still squeeze in a quick and easy STEM activity, something that incorporates science, technology, engineering and math. We rounded up a few that need just a few supplies, are easy to start and quick to...
by pclark | Dec 1, 2017 | Child Development, STEM, STEM Education
When it’s time for a building challenge, sometimes kids get hung up on appearance, or maybe they come up with features that are powered entirely by the imagination. Nothing wrong with these approaches, but a LEGO car racing challenge puts the focus squarely on those...