by jbaker | Oct 12, 2019 | Activities, Child Development, Kids Health, LEGO Technology, Robotics, science, STEM
By Justine Baker Education is not what it used to be. With technology, learning has evolved in ways no one could have imagined, or prepared for, decades ago. It’s a lot easier for kids today to dip their toes into potential interests or future careers — whether...
by rewing | Sep 25, 2019 | Child Development, Kids Health, science, STEM
In our previous blog posts, we discuss S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology,Engineering, & Math), how you can get involved, and how you can put it to work even at home! But there’s so much more that careers in S.T.E.M. fields can do in the world around you. There...
by rewing | Jun 7, 2019 | Activities, in The News, Promotions, science, STEM
“We have liftoff!” While this iconic phrase is uttered at most launches, on July 20, 1969, it had a whole new meaning, as history was about to be made! Even though it’s been 50 years, landing on the Moon is still inspiring young children to learn more about space and...
by rewing | May 28, 2019 | Activities, Child Development, Creative Learning Corporation, Engineering, Featured Programs, science, STEM
Do you know what STEM means? Nope, we aren’t talking about the kind on a tree…we’re talking about the cool kind that includes Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. In 2001, the National Science Foundation introduced STEM and it has only grown from there. You...
by rewing | Feb 28, 2019 | Activities, After School Programs, Child Development, LEGO Technology, science, STEM
Since LEGO building blocks came on the scene some 70 years ago, educators and parents have increasingly been recognizing the value they offer in helping children develop the cognitive skills important to mastering science, math, engineering and technology. “If...
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,...