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Embracing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in our every day life.

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Hi, welcome to STEAM Powered Family where we love STEM and STEAM education!

STEAM Powered Family

On this site we explore STEM and STEAM, Childhood Mental Health, Education, and Family Life. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to sign up for the STEAM Powered Family Newsletter. It is delivered once a week and features our latest articles and updates from the STEAM Powered Family.

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New to STEM and STEAM education? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Although STEM is a more popular term, I truly believe creativity, originality and other skills learned from the arts help young STEMists grow into adults who can change our world. Hence why we prefer to embrace the full STEAM spectrum.

Not sure where to start? Here are some of my most popular posts. I’ve grouped them by interest to make it easier for you to find your favourite articles.

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 STEM activities What is Dysgraphia? Childhood Trauma

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STEM and STEAM Activities

Circuit Bugs - a fantastic circuitry and STEM challenge Make plastic from milk Lego Car Art is a STEM and vertical surface activity

STEM Outdoor Challenge - Engineer a Nerf Battlefield Make it Move - A STEM Challenge Lego Rescue - Wind Power STEM Challenge

Hatch dinosaur eggs with science - Dino egg chemistry experiment Bottle Rockets - Outdoor STEM Fun Teaching kids programming

 

Childhood Mental Health (including trauma and special needs)

Trauma Tree - the impact of childhood trauma Putting it in neutral - a powerful technique for overcoming negative and anxious thoughts Moments of mindfulness for busy kids

<Understanding trauma anniversaries Tips for keeping your sanity when you child needs therapy Sensory activities for the older child

 

Education and Homeschooling

Breaking Boxes - When education doesn't fit the child 2015/2016 Secular Homeschool Curriculum Books for young advanced readers

<Build your own tinker space How to instill a love of learning in children with one simple thing Earthquake unit study

 

Family Life

Sleep Smoothie, help your children sleep naturally Shoelace typing trick that finally worked Keep your family safe in an emergency with a go bag

Coconut Ice - a heritage recipe for all ages Homemade Veggie Stock - cut the waste, save money, eat healthier Bed wetting, how we finally helped my son stay dry

DIY Play Dough Bubble Bath Teach kids about the power of compound interest and raise money smart kids 25 Tips For Family Hikes