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...
What’s the Difference between STEM and STEAM?

What’s the Difference between STEM and STEAM?

With all the discussion about the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in education these days, there is a debate raging about the importance of STEAM (STEM studies plus arts). But what is the difference, aside from one letter? In this post,...
Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges: Falling for Physics

Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges: Falling for Physics

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and it’s not all about chocolate and cards and other tokens of affection. It’s a great time for your kids to fall in love with STEM.  This Valentine’s Day, take the opportunity ­– and some leftover candy hearts! ­– to connect with your...
Engage and Encourage Your Kids with Free-Choice Learning

Engage and Encourage Your Kids with Free-Choice Learning

What Is Free-Choice Learning? Free-choice learning is a newer term for a very old practice: learning outside the classroom. It’s how we learn every day, no matter where we are, at any age. John Falk and Lynn Dierking, co-authors of Learning Without Limit, are...
3 Holiday STEM Activities for Children

3 Holiday STEM Activities for Children

Children look forward to fun holiday crafts and activities all year. They’re festive and a great way to spend extra time families have at home around the holidays. Turn those enjoyable projects into educational experiences by adding fun holiday STEM activities for...