Comments on: Seriously — LEGO Engineering for Kids?

By: Software Engineering

Software Engineering — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:36:47 +0000

Thank you for this great article, I have shared it on Twitter.

By: Alicia Komar

Alicia Komar — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:26:17 +0000

I second FIRST Robotics. I have been a mentor for 8 years, working with kids in developing their engineering, math, science, technology, leadership, business and team skills. FIRST’s mission is “To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.” They are the largest nonprofit organization of the sort, with programs ranging from Kindergarten through High School. Check them out at: http://usfirst.org/

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:02:45 +0000

So true – and it’s really interesting to figure out how things work!

By: Joyce @Dinosaurs And Octopuses

Joyce @Dinosaurs And Octopuses — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:28:06 +0000

This is a fabulous post with a ton of information! Even the comments are full of great ideas and recommendations! Thank you for sharing.

By: Patty OBrien Novak

Patty OBrien Novak — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:29:36 +0000

Wow, Melissa – I was sooooo excited to see this posting AND even more excited that you included my book “Engineering the ABC’s” in your article! Thank you so much – I am honored to be included in your postings. And thank you too for writing this great article on engineering for kids. So many people think engineering is too hard for kids or “way above them.” But really, engineering is just life!

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:13:34 +0000

Hilarious – yes, I totally mixed up the word!!

By: Chantelle

Chantelle — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:00:23 +0000

What an excellent list of resources! I can’t wait to try some of these out with my sons! Just thought I’d ask though, when you say she learned about “mnemonics” I wonder if she may have learned about “pneumatics” instead, as “mnemonics” are little tricks and ways to help people remember things, whereas “pneumatics” have to do with using liquids under pressure to cause things to move. Just thought I’d mention it so you’d know what to look up if she is looking to learn more about the subject in the future. Thanks again for all the resources!

By: JDaniel4's Mom

JDaniel4's Mom — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:17:52 +0000

What a great post! It is filled with such wonderful ideas.