by rewing | Jul 31, 2018 | Activities, Child Development, Engineering, science, STEM, Summer Camps
Just about everyone agrees: Toys and activities that promote effort and imagination will truly engage a child’s excitement and curiosity. That is one reason why many parents are taking another look at games, puzzles, construction toys, and after-school programs that...
by rewing | Jul 10, 2018 | Activities, Child Development, Engineering, science, STEM
Solar energy has always been a part of life on Earth. It all started with plants turning sunlight into food, and humans have also found ways to harness its power for millennia. That makes solar the perfect vehicle for scientific exploration with the kids, and...
by rewing | Jun 20, 2018 | Activities, Child Development, science, STEM
Kids love spending time on their devices. And if you’re like most parents, you often feel more than a bit aghast at the gravitational lure of the almighty screen. But somewhere in the cluster of apps, there’s a little gem of an opportunity just sitting there, possibly...
by rewing | Jun 4, 2018 | science
On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in a plane nicknamed Glamorous Glennis, an X-1 rocket plane built by the Bell Aircraft Company. At the time, it was a feat considered impossible. (Did you know the speed of sound actually varies depending on...
by rewing | Apr 11, 2018 | Engineering, science
Storms are major summer events, especially when you’re a kid. When a big system rolls in, the experience can range anywhere from exciting to terrifying. Try some of these easy weather projects at home to help your child understand how these systems work and what...
by rewing | Nov 3, 2017 | Activities, Child Development, science
If you’re the parent of a preschooler, kindergarten readiness is a big concern, especially if your schedule is crowded with the usual busyness of commutes, activities, play dates and the occasional meltdown. The good news is that there’s an easy and effortless...