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 […]
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How to Help Kids KEEP an Innovator Mindset
written by Katey Howes, picture book author of Magnolia Mudd and the Super Jumptastic Launcher Deluxe Our children are born with the mindset necessary to be top-notch innovators. From day one, they are curious, flexible, and persistent. As babies and toddlers, every development milestone is achieved through trying, failing, and trying again. No blame, no […]
Young Inventor Challenge for Kids Ages 6 – 18
Yesterday, Gwyn guest wrote about her son’s game invention so I figured today would be the perfect time to tell you about The Young Inventor Challenge at The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (ChiTAG,) Saturday, November 19, 2011. Who can enter? The challenge is open to boys and girls ages 6 – 18. What do […]