by rewing | Feb 21, 2019 | After School Programs, Camps, Child Development, science, STEM, Stop Motion Videos, Summer Camps, Summer Math
In the past decade, we’ve seen something of a STEM renaissance. Parents and educators have science, technology, engineering and mathematics on their radars in a big way. While some dismiss STEM as another buzzword, we feel like there’s a sense of excitement behind it,...
by rewing | Jan 4, 2019 | After School Programs, Child Development, Child health, LEGO Technology, science, STEM
After the workshop: Tips to help your kids get the most out of their Bricks 4 Kidz activity A Bricks 4 Kidz class is not only fun (because who doesn’t love playing with LEGO Bricks?), but playing with building materials is one way to give kids a hands-on look at...
by rewing | Dec 28, 2018 | Activities, After School Programs, Camps, Child Development, Engineering, LEGO Technology, Robotics, science, STEM, Stop Motion Videos, Summer Camps
A Bricks 4 Kidz class is not only fun (because who doesn’t love playing with LEGO Bricks?), but playing with building materials is one way to give kids a hands-on look at subjects they’ll learn in school. Construction play has links to success in STEM concepts,...
by rewing | Dec 19, 2018 | Activities, After School Programs, Child Development, STEM
Preschool is a foundational time in child development. Kids’ bodies and brains are growing at a rapid pace. Even with long, trying, tantrum-filled days, the first day of the Big K — kindergarten — will be here before you know it. Before the cute photos and mommy...
by rewing | Aug 23, 2018 | Activities, After School Programs, Camps, Child Development, Engineering, LEGO Technology, Robotics, science, STEM
To kids, play comes as naturally as the learning. Which is why the robotics classes offered by Bricks 4 Kidz have been a huge hit with students across the country. What are some of the benefits and what can kids expect from our WeDo Jr. Robotics and Mindstorm...
by rewing | Sep 18, 2017 | After School Programs, Child Development, In-School Workshops
Like any good parent, you want your preschooler to learn good habits, such as cleaning up when playtime is finished. Combine their brief attention spans with a high threshold for frustration, and getting it done peacefully can feel a lot like herding a butterfly....