by rewing | Feb 14, 2019 | Activities, Child Development, science, STEM
Heads-up, basketball fans, the month of March serves up an entirely different celebration! March 14 is Pi Day, a celebration of all things devoted to the simple universal mathematical truth about circles, that pi equals the circle’s circumference divided by its...
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 | Oct 30, 2018 | Child Development, Engineering, Kids Health, Robotics, science, STEM
STEM is one of the most talked-about buzzwords in education today. What’s muddying the waters is all this talk of STEM has migrated over to a marketing tactic. Just slap a “STEM” label on toy packaging and some will think their child is getting a brain boost;...
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...