I’ve been holding onto a stack of new STEM books and can’t wait to share them with you today. These will be books you can use in the classroom to introduce concepts like simple machines, matter, and more. New STEM Books for Grades K – 3 How to Seesaws Go Up and Down? A […]
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13 Standout STEM Engineering and Invention Picture Books
Want to find picture books that inspire engineering, tinkering, and invention in kids? Read one or all of these engaging engineering and invention themed books. You’ll love how they show the STEM concepts in such a positive light. And, I bet they’ll put some new ideas in your child’s mind. Ideas like inventing their own […]
The Best STEM & STEAM Chapter Books for Kids
I’m so excited to see more STEM and STEAM chapter books (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). The stories on today’s list make STEM enticing to readers. If it isn’t already, that is. Whether or not your kids are even interested in STEM, see what develops after reading one of the book on this list. […]
What’s So Important About STEM: A Chat with Hank Green
You probably know Hank Green of The Vlog Brothers and a ton of other cool nerdy sites (NerdFighteria being one). We spoke last week about what parents need to know about STEM, STEM careers, and fostering a love of inquiry. Green is currently partnering with Emerson whose whole goal is to try to figure out […]
Big Hit For Kids: PlayWell LEGO Engineering Party
PlayWell gave us an afternoon of FUN with a LEGO-inspired engineering party. Designed for kids ages 5 – 14, we took advantage of the age range, inviting both boys and girl friends that were 9-, 10-, and 12- years old to join my daughters who are 12 and 15. I loved the instructor, how well the class was organized, the […]
Cool New STEM Apps for Brainiacs
I’ve found tons of cool new STEM apps for your brainiac children ages 2 to 13! STEM means these apps are about science, engineering, technology, and math. STEM normally means that one or more of those subjects are in the content — but for this post, I’m including all apps that have any STEM skills, even if they’re […]
STEAM / STEM Gifts for Kids
I’m so excited for this year’s kids’ holiday gift guide because I have the best, new and cool STEM (and STEAM) Christmas and Hanukkah gift ideas for your kids. (STEM / STEAM = science, tech, engineering, art, and math) Visit this page for art-only gifts. STEAM / STEM Gifts for Kids LEGO DUPLO First Bricks ages 18 months […]