by lholmes | Sep 29, 2016 | STEM
Tips for supporting your child with their homework during elementary school As kids gets older, they gain more responsibility at school and at home. You’ve probably already begun this process by assigning them simple tasks around the house, such as picking up...
by lholmes | 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 lholmes | 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 lholmes | 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...
by lholmes | 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 lholmes | 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...