by lholmes | Feb 22, 2017 | STEM
When you give your child a set of LEGO Bricks to play with, you are doing far more than giving them a plaything, something that will occupy them for awhile. Several studies show that child growth and development take place when they engage in block play. So whether...
by lholmes | Oct 28, 2016 | STEM
3 simple building projects to build your preschooler's STEM skills Does your pre-schooler have a good foundation for engineering? Yes, we understand your child is only 4 and hasn’t set foot in a kindergarten classroom yet. But bear with us — the idea isn’t quite as...
by lholmes | Oct 17, 2016 | STEM
Tips for supporting your high school student's study sessions For the average teen in high school, the evening study session is longer and includes more complex information to learn and master. And unlike when your children were younger, you just might not be up to...
by lholmes | Oct 14, 2016 | STEM
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...
by lholmes | Oct 11, 2016 | STEM
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...
by lholmes | Sep 30, 2016 | STEM
During middle school, parents still matter when it comes to homework Middle school is one of those magical, maddening times for parents. Students in this age group have developed something of a bad rep, likely due to the big emotions and clumsy attempts at staking out...