My son likes computers, but I have no idea how to help him learn more? My daughter wants to learn how to code, but her school doesn’t offer classes… how can I help her? It’s a common struggle for parents. Especially if you as a parent have limited experience. When it comes to coding and computers, you may feel hopeless. DON’T! Here we introduce to two great kits that help your kids build their very own computer – the Piper Raspberry Pi Computer Kit and the Kano Computer Kit. Kids (and parents) have fun building and learning how to code.
The Ultimate Guide to Coding Websites for Kids
Every time my kids mindlessly watch a YouTube video or play another round of Roblox, I can’t help but think they could be doing something WAAAY more interactive or stimulating. What about teaching them to code?? Great!! But… HOW?!? Even though I can hack together a Python script, I have ZERO idea how to teach them to code. And even if I did, the chances of them getting excited about it, seem slim. So, we started looking into different coding websites for kids – fun, safe spots where they can learn about coding and apply what they learn to make cool projects.
Science Fair Project: Alka-Seltzer Rocket Showdown
It was a warm, sunny afternoon, when they crept inside… Mom! We’re boooored! I wanted to avoid the iPods or Netflix, so I scraped together supplies to make homemade baking soda/vinegar rockets to shoot off in the backyard. Holy cow! Lots of rocket FAILS that day! I may still stink like vinegar… After working through different materials, we came up with our favorite combination and the kids learned more about acid/base reactions. In this post, we walk through how our kids learned how to build an Alka-Seltzer rocket. What’s also great about this project is that it can be easily turned into a science fair project… let’s SCIENCE!!
Science Fair Project: What’s the germiest place in school?
A few years ago, one of my kiddo’s classmates returned to school after battling cancer. As this classmate returned, the staff and kids did their best to keep things clean and germ-free. The concept of germs got them thinking about how they’re spread and how they can make people sick. It was the further discussion that ultimately morphed these questions into an experiment and a cool science fair project! Below, we’ll run through how our kids tried to find the germiest place in school. Feel free to use this guide if you’re curious or looking for an idea for your own science fair project… let’s science!
How To Make Slime: The Ultimate Guide
MOMMMM!! Can we make slime?? Pleeeease!! If you have younger kids, you’ve probably heard this once or twice (or 3,037 times). My reaction: ugh. Making slime isn’t always the cleanest activity and after many a slime “fail”, the kids were often let down. BUT making slime is a great STEM activity to teach kids about physics and chemistry concepts (check out our science behind slime experiment). This guide will not only teach you how to make slime at home, it will walk through how to make slime step by step with recipes we’ve tested. Let’s science!
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The Ultimate Science Fair Project Guide – From Start to Finish
When our daughter entered her first science fair, we kept seeing references to the Internet Public Library Science Fair Project Resource Guide. However, the IPL2 permanently closed… taking the guide with it. Bummer! After now participating in over a half-dozen elementary school science fairs (including a first-place finish!), we created our own guide to help other students go from start to finish in their next science fair project. If this is your first science fair, have fun! If you’ve done it before, we hope this is your best one! Let’s science!
STEM Toys for Girls: Our 5 Favorite (and How to Find More)
Your daughter seems excited in STEM – but what can you do to help? You see ads for STEM toys, but many just seem like a poor fit. Maybe she’s even said “that’s a boy toy!” We’re here to say you can find STEM toys for girls that they will actually enjoy, that won’t break the bank, and even if you don’t know the difference between a neutron and an electron, that CAN build your child’s enthusiasm for STEM.
Winning Science Fair Projects [Get Inspired By Past Winners!]
“The science fair is coming up and I have NO idea what to do!!” As science fair “writer’s block” creeps in, finding a project and getting started can seem more challenging that it really is… To help kids get inspired, we’ve summarized 100+ winning science fair projects below for 6th graders through 12th grade.
STEM Careers: Why It’s Never Too Late To Find One (Or Too Early To Explore Options)
Becoming a scientist wasn’t even a blip on my radar when I was a kid. I figured scientists had crazy hair and wore a lab coat all day. It wasn’t until I was well into my undergrad studies I even learned about STEM career options (see more here). But, needless to say I found a path that worked out. Even if you’re familiar with traditional STEM career options, there are plenty of jobs you might overlook. Especially those that combine STEM training in seemingly unrelated fields. If your child enjoys STEM, but you aren’t sure how to guide them, this post is for you! Older student not sure what to major in? Our STEM careers list delves into what jobs they can pursue, what to study and how STEM gets incorporated. Are we missing one?? Please let us know!
