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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40+ Coding Classes, Websites, Games, and Apps for Kids
Updated: 1/1/19 If you’re looking for coding or pre-coding classes, games, toys, and apps for your kids to learn to code, you’ll find everything you need here. But first, let’s define terms. Coding is learning a foreign language — a machine foreign language. Just like any language, the ability to read and write it is a literacy of […]
Meet Botley, An Adorable Coding Robot for Children 5+
“This is cool!” my daughter exclaimed after trying Botley, the new, adorable blue and green coding robot from Learning Resources. And she’s right! Botley is a cool {engaging & fun} way for children 5 + to learn hands-on coding. Even better, Botley does not require any other devices– NO smartphone or tablet required. And I […]
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-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 wonderful something… Standout […]
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. […]
The Coolest STEM Gifts for Kids for 2017
If you’re shopping for 2017 Christmas or other holiday gifts for kids, include a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) gift or two. These do double duty– they’re fun and educational! I’ve found the hottest (new) STEM toys you can give as gifts to kids ages 2 – 12. See last year’s top STEM […]
Introduce Preschoolers to STEAM with LEGO Education’s STEAM Park
Get preschoolers excited about STEAM topics with the motivating new LEGO® Education STEAM Park Kit with DUPLO bricks. This kit develops a preschooler’s skills in science, technology, engineering, art, and math through play and hands-on activities. Not to mention, it gives they an early, positive experience with these important STEAM topics. Introduce Preschoolers to STEAM […]