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 | 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 | 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 | Jul 4, 2018 | Activities, Camps, Child Development, Summer Math
It can be tempting to give schedules the boot when the kids are out of school for summer. However, sticking to a schedule is actually better for them (and will make your life much easier). Of course, with the longer days and – hopefully – slower pace, your schedule...
by rewing | May 23, 2018 | Activities, Camps, Child Development, Kids Health, Summer Camps
Summer may not officially begin until June 21, but most kids (and adults too, if we’re honest) start anticipating it much sooner. Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start, but with graduation activities and other end-of-year events starting even before...
by rewing | May 18, 2018 | Camps, Child Development, Kids Health, Summer Math
“Play is a child’s work,” is a quote that’s attributed to a long line of famous educators, from Maria Montessori to Fred Rogers. It’s not that playtime is actual work, of course, but the meaning behind that phrase is that play is meaningful and has an important...