4 Fun Halloween Projects that use LEGO Bricks

4 Fun Halloween Projects that use LEGO Bricks As a building tool, LEGO Bricks offer infinite possibilities to launch kids (and grown-ups) into the Halloween spirit. Which means there is no shortage of ideas available on the internet. Here, we’ve rounded up a few good...

This classic TED Talk looks at another kind of mind

This classic TED Talk looks at another kind of mind This TED Talk is ancient, in internet years, but if you have children in school, it’s essential viewing. Temple Grandin’s “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds,” offers a look at the geeky kid, the kid who isn’t...

What is STEM and why is it important?

What is STEM and why is it important? STEM. You see this acronym tossed around a lot these days. What’s the hubbub? Why are educators and other parents so preoccupied with it? As you may know already, STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and...

Can we do a better job teaching science?

Can we do a better job teaching science? Could you understand what ice cream is without ever having a taste? How about a ride on a roller coaster? A crackle of static electricity? What if you simply read about these things in a text book? You memorized some facts,...