by awatkins | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fun summer activities that teenagers will actually want to do With smartphone in hand, the siren call of the TV just can’t be ignored. Your teenager’s eyes dart from one screen to the next, yet he is surprisingly still. Rather than explore the outdoors,...
by awatkins | Jul 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Tips for managing summer fun without letting kids' schedules driving you crazy “Summer is going by slow,” said no parent ever. While kids adore summer break and the lackadaisical days they spend away from the classroom, parents often feel quite the...
by awatkins | Jul 18, 2016 | STEM
10 cool websites with STEM activities for kids At Bricks 4 Kidz we adore having students of all ages attend classes to learn important science, technology, engineering and math skills. We also believe that STEM learning shouldn’t stop when your kids leave our...
by awatkins | Jul 13, 2016 | Robotics
How can robots teach children about math and science? It’s no big secret that kids love to create. Hands-on activities provide a wonderful way to engage children and teach them important lessons they’ll remember long-term. This concept has inspired the...
by awatkins | Jul 11, 2016 | STEM
What to look for in STEM activities that teach engineering for kids? STEM is a hot topic for parents. It’s clear that well-developed science, technology, engineering and math skills will help kids in numerous ways today and decades down the road. Some schools...
by awatkins | Jul 8, 2016 | LEGO Technology
How to make learning fun using technology kids already love Do you constantly feel like you’re badgering your children to get off the smartphone or tablet? They love technology and you simply want them to do an activity that will benefit their growing minds. Who...
by awatkins | Jun 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Kids playing video games all day? This easy exercise is guaranteed to inspire them The wind is gently blowing, the sun is shining and the day is open to virtually any possibility. Yet your kid prefers to sit on the couch playing video games. If you’re at your...
by awatkins | Jun 22, 2016 | Robotics, Stop Motion Videos
Children and technology: Helping kids see tech as a problem-solving tool Today’s youth are growing up fully immersed in technology. Middle-schoolers are learning to code. Elementary students are helping their parents solve computer glitches. Infants who...
by awatkins | Jun 13, 2016 | STEM
From budding artist to future farmer, STEM's importance extends to all careers Does your child dream of being an astronaut, doctor or engineer? If so, STEM summer camps like Bricks 4 Kidz are a natural fit for their interests. But what about kids who dream of being an...
by awatkins | Jun 10, 2016 | Summer Math
LEGO math: 8 ideas for using colorful bricks to improve math skills LEGO® Bricks stimulate creativity, inspire the imagination and test a child’s logic. Adored by kids around the world, these colorful little blocks are also an incredible tool for learning math...
