It’s time for a countdown that is colored red and pink and filled with love! Love of course for Valentine’s STEM Activities! I’ve gathered up a list of STEM activities to count us down to the big day. Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links SCIENCE How to Grow Giant Crystal Hearts – Make sure your […]
Top Computer Safety Tips For Parents ~ Keeping Kids Safe Online
Top tips for computer safety and keeping kids safe online. Keep devices safe, data secure and your loved ones protected. Computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, how many of these devices do you have in your home? I remember the first time we checked our router and realized we had a dozen devices on our network. […]
Why Does Water Rise? Best Science Experiments for Kids!
Why Does Water Rise? Best Science Experiments for Kids! Looking for one of the best science experiments for kids? Try this popular “Why Does Water Rise?” experiment and incorporate some TECH to prove the science. It’s like magic and kids love watching this fascinating science experiment, but what is actually happening when you place a […]
Halloween Apps and Websites for Kids – Fun, Educational, Free
Halloween Apps and Websites for Kids – Fun, Educational, Free Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year for my kids. The funny part is that they are not big candy eaters, but they love all the fun we have at this time year. Between dressing up, visiting with friends, parties and […]
STEM Kits That Engage, Entertain and Educate
STEM Kits are an amazing tool. When I first started doing STEM projects with my children, I often found myself scrambling to find all the items and tools we needed. Not to mention trying to find inspiration! With quality STEM kits everything is in one place, making life so much easier! STEM kits come in […]
Assistive Technology For Writing When Your Child Has Dysgraphia
Assistive technology for writing when your child has dysgraphia Children with dysgraphia often struggle to convey their knowledge through handwriting. Often they have a very sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of a subject matter, but they are simply unable to express this through handwriting. Using assistive technology for writing can help these students demonstrate their knowledge […]
Navigating Technology Safely and Confidently as a Parent
How many technology devices does your family have? Cell phones, tablets, smart watches, laptops and computers, they are everywhere and for most families technology is an integral part of our daily lives. Children today are growing up surrounded by devices. They use technology extensively for entertainment, communication and education. One of the biggest concerns a […]
STEM Kids Activity – Real Life Video Game
Here’s a STEM Kids Activity that uses technology to create a first person video game with your kids. Embrace their love of video games and get them moving and learning. Watch as they not only get up and busy, but also develop skills in video editing and collaboration. It’s a great STEM Kids Activity. My […]
DIY Mood Lamp – Electronics, Circuits, Programming & STEM
DIY Mood Lamp, does this sound like something way beyond your current skills? Well, guess what? I’ve discovered an amazing new program, for older kids to adults, that will teach you electronics, circuits, programming, technology and engineering. The first STEM project? Create your own DIY Mood Lamp. Brilliant! Don’t forget to use Creation Crate coupon […]
Beyond The Code – Essential Skills For Coders
If you want to be great at coding you need to move beyond the code and develop some essential skills for coders. To become a great coder it requires more than learning more than sequences of 0’s and 1’s or the current in vogue programming languages. Anyone can learn a computer language, but the great […]
Wind Powered STEM Challenge – Mission Lego Rescue
Wind Powered STEM Challenge – Learn all about the power of the wind with a Lego Rescue and a bit of inspiring reading! As an added benefit, there is a fantastic link to social issues and the power of education. Curious to learn more? Read on and prepare to be blown away! Disclaimer: This post […]
How To Use Google Maps As A Powerful Learning Tool
Google Maps as a powerful learning tool. Do you use it as a learning tool? Perhaps to learn your way to that new restaurant or how to get through a new city on your travels. Or maybe you use the traffic features to check your commute before leaving the house. But have you ever thought […]