Even though it seemed that winter might never end on the East Coast, we’re finally glad to be shedding layers to enjoy the feeling of sun on our faces. This was a beautiful weekend to be outside and we treasured every minute of the daylight hours we spent in our backyard. Longer days mean more…
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#GiftSmart with Smart STEM Themed Gifts from Radio Shack
This is a sponsored post When I was a kid, the primary resource for all things geeky for those who loved to tinker and build was Radio Shack. Little bins towards the back of the store filled with wires, parts that featured buttons, and things that whose purpose was a mystery made the store an…
Wind Power Renewable Energy Science Kit from Thames & Kosmos Promotes Hands-On STEM & Environmental Learning
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of School Specialty. Curious young environmentalists with a love for fans will love building a wind turbine to explore wind as a renewable energy source while learning the physics of force and motion thanks to the Thames & Kosmos Wind Power Renewable Energy Science Kit. The kit…
Collegiate Inventors Competition: Meet Inspiring Finalists Whose STEM Inventions Were Sparked by Necessity #CICExpo
This is part of a sponsored content series as part of my role as the exclusive 2014 Collegiate Inventors Competition Ambassador. This morning’s Collegiate Inventors Competition Expo brought together 14 teams from colleges and universities around the country to share their inventions with the public before undergoing a round of judging to determine a winner to…
GoldieBlox Goes Digital with GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine Free App
How do you build an interest in science, technology, engineering and math in young girls? Give them interesting and engaging products that foster their curiosity and a desire to want to know more. As a mom of a girl who loves all things STEM, I’ve been a little hesitant about GoldieBlox in our home. The…
Texas Instruments Back to School #STEMchat Twitter Party (Tuesday, 9/16, 9 pm ET)
This is a sponsored post Every parent wants their child to be as successful as possible and in order to do so, we need to arm them with the right tools. I’m a firm believer that kids need the right technology to be successful students and a calculator that allows them to visualize problems in…
Wordless Wednesday: #FutureCity Competition
Fostering a Love of Engineering in Today’s Girls: Join me for a #GirlDay2014 #STEMchat (2/19 at 9 pm ET)
Statistics state that my fourth grade daughter will lose interest in math and science but I’m doing my best to make sure this won’t hold true for her. As a parent, I constantly feel the challenge of creating well rounded kids during time crunched days where I want to balance activities like sports and music…
Discovering Engineering Through the Pinewood Derby
This is a compensated post written in conjunction with the DiscoverE blog tour. All opinions are my own. With so much emphasis on teaching kids science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics, as parents, we can feel guilty about not doing more, intimidated by the concepts, or feel empowered by the fact that even if…
littleBits Kits Teach Beginning Circuitry to Kids
We’re always on the hunt for fun educational experiences that promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in our home for our two children- ages 7 and almost 10. They’re naturally curious about how things work, love dismantling broken electronics (in a safe way and with our permission, of course!), and enjoy open ended toys…
