Coding is something that I wished I learned more of in school. I love that they are teaching coding at a young age now, because it will give kids a leg up in the technological world that they are growing up in. Plus, it is so much fun for them to see how the code they are writing is affecting the machines that they are working with. So I was thrilled when we had the opportunity to work with Unruly Splats to check out their new programmable floor tiles and coding game for kids!
Category Archives: STEM
Educational Gifts Kids Will Want This Year!
Do you want to make learning more fun for your kids? When it comes to shopping for holiday gifts, I always like to find toys that are both fun and educational. It is important to me that the gifts that I give my daughter provide some educational value, whether it is working on a particular skill, providing her with an opportunity to be creative, or encouraging her to explore the world around her. This list of educational gifts for kids offers lots of options for the young learners on your list!
30+ Color Mixing Activities for Kids!
I believe that it is so important to teach our kids about tolerance and accepting the differences in ourselves and others. When we learn to work together and embrace our differences, wonderful things can happen. Today’s book explores this important topic through color mixing, with a fun story about colors coming together to create new possibilities. I decided to bring it to life with a list of fun color mixing activities for kids!
5 Reasons Why You Need to Read Brick Building 101!
Building with blocks is a time honored tradition for kids. There are so many wonderful lessons that can be taught from building with blocks. Today we are thrilled to share an incredible book that is full of fun STEAM projects using LEGO bricks!
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The Best Early Science Books for Kids!
I have mentioned in the past that I didn’t have the best experiences with science in school. So as an adult, I love all of the toys and science books for kids that encourage a love of science at an early age. I want my daughter to get excited about science now, so that when it comes time to learn it in school, she already has positive feelings associated with it. I was thrilled when we had the opportunity to check out two of the newest releases from Chris Ferrie, one of my favorite science authors for kids!
Girls in STEM: Picture Books & Chapter Books Starring Female Characters
Were you a fan of STEM subjects in school? Despite the fact that my parents told me that I could do anything, I remember being told by teachers at school that I couldn’t do things because I was a girl. Because of this, it means even more to me that I surround my daughter with some of the amazing children’s books about girls in STEM, so that she won’t be lead to believe that “it’s only for the boys”. I love that there are so many amazing resources available now to get kids interested in science, computing and engineering from an early age. So I decided to gather a list of amazing picture books and chapter books that feature girls in STEM!
The Beedog: Scientific Discovery for Kids
I love books that encourage kids to explore the world around them. When kids learn to discover things on their own and direct their own learning, they can unearth new information and interests. Today’s book focuses on scientific discovery for kids. It not only introduces readers to a pair of curious kids, but also joins them on their journey of discovery as they explore something new on their own.
How to Code a Sandcastle: Making Coding Fun!
I am absolutely thrilled that there are so many amazing resources available today to teach kids about STEM concepts and subject. If you regularly follow the blog, you know that I am a big fan of the push for kids (and especially girls) to get more involved in STEM fields. Today, we had the opportunity to check out a new coding book for kids from Viking Books that introduces kids to simple coding concepts through a fun and relatable summer story.
10 Women Who Changed the World of Science
For a while now, there has been an increasing push to get more girls and women involved in STEM activities and careers. This increased attention has allowed more and more women in STEM to be recognized for the amazing work that they have been doing for hundreds of years to further the scientific community. It’s only right that the stories of these determined and intelligent women are being shared now through books, documentaries and movies.
