Bugs and Insects: How Moms Can Find Their Inner Bugdork!Kids all over the world speak bug. It’s a common language filled with shrieks and squeals that is accented with wonder at everything that crawls, wriggles and creeps. As people get older, however, their love of insects and spiders can turn into an outright fear/hatred that is often passed…
Teach Science to PreschoolersChildren ages 3 to 5 years old are incredibly curious, inquisitive, enthusiastic bundles of energy who are so ready to absorb everything presented to them. If you plan exciting lessons, preschool-age children are always ready to learn. This is especially true of hands-on science experiments. Rather than teaching preschool-age children…
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Research shows that when parents play an active role, then their children achieve greater success as learners - regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic background, or the parent's level of education. Doing STEM activities together as a family encourages kids and adults alike to think about the “whys” and “what ifs”…
Winter Science Experiment – How Cold Affects LiquidsThis was a challenge to think up, but it was a fun one. Living in South Florida, we don't experience seasons like the rest of the country. Winter here means trading in your tank tops for short-sleeve shirts. I decided we would do an experiment that involved experiencing the cold…
Stem Learning: Math and Science? Just Playtime in the Real WorldSTEM learning seems to be the buzzword of the decade. Google gives 106 billion results. But as a parent, what’s the deal, why should I care, what should it look like, and how can I help? Stem Learning
