by awatkins | Sep 26, 2016 | After School Programs
3 ways parents can better connect with their child Life is busy, especially with work, extracurricular schedules, activities and other tasks that have to be done. Still, it’s important to carve out some meaningful time with your children. Not only does this...
by awatkins | Sep 14, 2016 | Bricks 4 Kidz Birthday parties
Planning a birthday bash? Here are 4 fresh ideas When it comes right down to it, cake keeps kids pretty happy at birthday parties. Still, with a little out-of-the-box thinking, you can tweak what it means to celebrate with friends after one more trip around the...
by awatkins | Sep 12, 2016 | After School Programs
Can after-school activities make kids more employable in the future? Your child’s time in school provides her path to the knowledge and skills required by many well-paying careers. The book smarts and hard skills she’ll acquire will give her the tools she needs...
by awatkins | Sep 9, 2016 | Robotics
How a robotics competition increases learning You might have heard of competitive robotics. And yes, this might be a nice follow-up to that after-school robotics class your child took. Here, teams of students design and build devices to accomplish a specific task,...
by awatkins | Sep 7, 2016 | 3D Printing
The benefits of 3-D learning For much of human history, human achievement was built in the real world — things we could touch, see, experience and feel. And we all know children build their brains through play and by interacting with the world around them. We also...
by awatkins | Aug 20, 2016 | Robotics
Learning about inventors can inspire children As a guide and shaper of your child’s future, you may find yourself loving this quote by Jomo Kenyatta: “Our children may learn about the heroes of the past. Our task is to make ourselves the architects of the future.” If...
by awatkins | Aug 18, 2016 | STEM
What makes Pokémon Go so appealing to kids? If you’re like many parents, a crazy little game called Pokémon Go is draining your mobile phone’s battery and adding data overage to your monthly plan. But your child’s latest obsession is not all for naught. Have a look at...
by awatkins | Aug 5, 2016 | Summer Math
How do parents prepare their kids for future job opportunities? There is no doubt that STEM skills (science, technology, engineering and math) will factor heavily into the job market of tomorrow. And right now, the U.S. educational system is behind the curve....
by awatkins | Aug 4, 2016 | STEM
Help your kids build spatial skills with easy Rube Goldberg machines One of the best things on the internet is the series of videos showing Joseph Hercher and his creations. Like any well-designed Rube Goldberg machines, they are functional, but make us laugh at the...
by awatkins | Jul 29, 2016 | STEM
Collaborative Learning Activities Help Kids Gain STEM Skills Science, technology, engineering and math — commonly called STEM subjects — are becoming increasingly important in today’s world. Kids with a strong understanding of these areas will have a bright...
