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Best STEM Gifts for All Ages
The links in this Best STEM Gifts for All Ages post are affiliate links which means I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. STEM is a field with more jobs than people to fill them so toys that…
How to Nurture Mental Health to Keep Kids Safe Online
Nine years ago when I wrote Important Conversations to Have with Your Kids About Instagram, my 11 year old daughter had just entered middle school and gotten her first phone. Today she’s an almost 21-year-old college junior and we know so much more about how kids are impacted by online experiences. We also know it’s…
Talking to Kids About Healthy Technology Use
This healthy technology use post is sponsored by The National PTA Ready, Tech, Go! When my kids were little, there was a time when they used to always ask “why.” Even when their curiosity felt overwhelming, taking time to explain the why behind their question always satisfied them. I learned that working with my kids…
How to Learn About Tornadoes After Seeing Twisters
Because tornadoes turn and twist as they move, they’re sometimes called twisters. The new movie, Twisters, sparks curiosity about these extreme weather events and a desire to learn about tornadoes. I enjoyed the original Twister when it came out in 1996 so it was a joy to see the just-released Twisters with my teenage son….
Free Thingamajig Summer Challenge Inspires STEAM Learning
Our kids spend a majority the school year learning about the discoveries of others. They learn how the world works, ways systems have functioned in the past, and inventions by others. They hear about successes and failures, but they don’t always get to engage in learning that unleashes their creativity. This summer the Thingamajig Invention…
International Space Art Contest and Poetry Invites Kids to Imagine Living in Space
When my son was in elementary school, he brought a copy of Space Case home. The book is a about a 12-year-old who is one of the first humans to live on the moon and finds himself having to solve a murder mystery during his space adventure. The book inspired a lot of conversations about…
2023 Gift Guide: Best STEM Gifts for Kids
The links in this best STEM gifts for kids post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. STEM is a field with more jobs than people to fill them so toys that foster curiosity…
The Big Build: Free Hands-On STEM at National Building Museum (Sat 10/14)
One of the best ways to get kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is through hands-on experiences. This Saturday, October 14 DC area families are invited to The Big Build at the National Building Museum. This free annual festival will include plenty of interactive learning experiences for all ages as the world…
Thingamajig: Free Summer STEM Learning for Ages 5-14
As a middle school STEM teacher and a mom of two teens pursuing engineering, I know getting kids involved in hands-on STEM activities is critical for taking on the world’s challenges. Answers to climate change issues, public health challenges, AI, and national security will come from kids with STEM skills who are ready to tackle…
