How Makerspaces Foster Hands-On Learning for Kids

How Makerspaces Foster Hands-On Learning for Kids

What Is a Makerspace? Communal workshops are nothing new, but for at least the last fifteen years, groups of craftspeople, programmers, or others with similar interests have come together to work alongside one another in what are called makerspaces. A makerspace can...
Sensory Play

Sensory Play

As kids grow, their five senses—sight, touch, smell, sound, and taste—develop too. Stimulating these senses helps kids develop cognitively, and engages two important systems that are key to moving around in the physical world: vestibular, or balance; and...
What Is Unstructured Play and How Can Kids Benefit?

What Is Unstructured Play and How Can Kids Benefit?

Shuttling from soccer practice to dance classes to a STEM-based after-school program or summer camp helps children foster new interests and learn new skills. With so many options for enrichment, they are busier than ever outside of school. While being busy and engaged...
Celebrate Earth Day with Composting Science

Celebrate Earth Day with Composting Science

Earth Day is April 22, and while it may not be a holiday for parties and presents, it provides an excellent opportunity to teach kids about soil science and sustainability using STEM concepts while giving back to the planet. Using inexpensive materials, kids can...