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 trial and error involved in the kids' projects, the engineering and design … [Read more...]
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 + ENGINEERING, ART Features a buildable car with separate wheelbase and … [Read more...]
STEM Summer Camps and Classes
Avoiding the summer learning loss can be challenging but Sylvan Learning's Sylvan Edge is excited to announce a solution! They're offering new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) summer camps and classes. To register or get more information, go here. [fbvideo link="http://www.facebook.com/SylvanLearning/videos/vb.86025872738/10153002203897739/?type=1&theater" width="560" … [Read more...]
Introducing Stop Motion Animation for Kids
We love how fluidly OGOBild's Animate It! Stop Motion Animation Software and Constructive Play Kit blends STEAM* education and PBL, or project based learning, both totally necessary for our children to build a 21st century skill set. Anyone interested in the Maker Movement will want this kit for their children. * STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, it's the … [Read more...]
Seriously — LEGO Engineering for Kids?
Kids already are natural builders. Give them LEGOS, facilitation, and information and watch as kids become engineers. Actually, I never thought about engineering for kid until AJ (4th grade) took a Play-Well Engineering FUNdamentals class after school, which she loves. It got me thinking about all the ways to learn about engineering - and, you know I love to research and learn so I've gathered … [Read more...]