by pclark | Mar 13, 2018 | Child Development, STEM, STEM Activities
The biggest challenge of educating students is getting them to understand why the material matters, especially when you’re working with STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). That’s why a century-old teaching method is gaining traction from...
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...
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...