by rewing | Sep 20, 2018 | Activities, Child Development, Child health, Engineering, LEGO Technology
Building a zipline project with your child is a fun little lesson in using machines to accomplish tasks. In this case, ziplines use friction and gravity as tools to solve a problem — transporting an object from one place to another in a fast, efficient manner. While...
by rewing | Sep 4, 2018 | Child Development, LEGO Technology, Robotics, science, STEM
5 fun STEM apps for young learners Mobile apps can be a great tool to help kids get more exposure to STEM concepts. When choosing one to download, it’s important to think about your goals. Does your child need help mastering math facts? Or were you looking for...
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 | Mar 21, 2018 | Camps, Child Development, Engineering, Featured Programs, LEGO Technology, Robotics, STEM, Summer Camps
There’s nothing sweeter to a kid than the anticipation of summer break. Almost as soon as the leaves start dropping off the trees in the fall, children start counting down the time to those two to three months of complete freedom. And after working hard all year long,...
by rewing | Dec 26, 2017 | Activities, Child Development, Engineering, LEGO Technology
If you’re looking to bring new STEM tools into your classroom, the 3-D printer is one option that deserves a serious look. Increasingly affordable costs and better apps make a 3-D printer a more attractive option for acquisition budgets and grant applications. Here...
by rewing | Aug 15, 2017 | Engineering, LEGO Technology, science
If kids are all about playing with LEGO, there’s a good chance they’re also interested in innovation. Teachers of STEM and parents worldwide have known for years the colorful building blocks inspire imagination and creativity in those who tinker with them. In fact,...