5 ways to encourage problem solving in your child
5 ways to encourage problem solving in your child Whether your child is 2 or 12, many parents are familiar with a certain twitch that flares up inside: Time to fly in and rescue the kid from that...
View ArticleHome sick? 5 ideas for quiet bonding while nurturing young minds
Home sick? 5 ideas for quiet bonding while nurturing young minds Staying home with an under-the-weather child? In most cases, a sick day means some serious downtime and extra sleep. Still, boredom can...
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3 questions to ask your child’s teacher before summer begins
3 questions to ask your child's teacher before summer begins During the summer months, many children experience what is known as the summer brain drain. That is, they return to school in the fall with...
View ArticleHelp your child find their ‘zone’ through engaging play
Help your child find their 'zone' through engaging play Think of your child’s happy place. If they couldn’t watch their favorite show and had to find something to do, what would it be? Is it building...
View ArticleScreen time tips for summer and beyond
Screen time tips for summer and beyond Sweet summertime! The kids can let their imaginations soar and entertain themselves all day long. Unfortunately, the reality of summertime may not be so sweet....
View ArticleUnlock the power of chemistry with these 4 baking soda and vinegar experiments
Unlock the power of chemistry with these 4 baking soda and vinegar experiments As much as kids love summer, part of the puzzle is figuring out how to keep them occupied in a productive way. This is...
View ArticlePlaygrounds offer the perfect setting for first physics lessons
Playgrounds offer the perfect setting for first physics lessons Playgrounds are kid magnets, sending a friendly beacon from a distance that fun awaits! The familiar movements of swinging, sliding,...
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Looking to overthrow your child’s summer learning loss and boredom? Our last slate of blogs offers plenty for your consideration. Boost summer learning with the help of one last chat with teacher...
View ArticleTeachers share the one secret to unlocking learning: Parents
Teachers are important people in your child’s life. A good fit versus a bad one can make all the difference in your child’s success during that school year. Someone else has an equally important role...
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How do we keep girls engaged in STEM subjects?
While in grade school, your daughter may show some strong interest and aptitude in STEM subjects. In recent years, researchers and educators have been pointing out what happens to this momentum toward...
View ArticleBuoyancy and weight become child’s play with these floating experiments
Sometimes, to get kids interested in science, you have to ask the right questions. One of these is: “Hey … would this float?” When you experiment with liquids and helium, kids learn surprising lessons...
View Article3 easy ways to make kids excited about spending time outside
Give this some thought: How much time do your kids spend playing outside? When you make a list, it probably doesn’t add up to very many hours a week, especially when the schedule is crowded with...
View ArticleLight the passion of learning with a visit to your local museum
Inspiration, culture and learning. We set forth with high hopes for the big family museum adventure. To make the outing a success, make a plan that blends fun and learning, so kids come away with new...
View ArticleHow to establish healthy eating habits in preschoolers
Preschool is the perfect time to establish healthy eating habits. Yes, they may argue that snacking on grape drink and animal-shaped cheddar crackers should count as “eating a rainbow.” But kids can be...
View ArticleGet hands-on engineering with a homemade marble run
What kids love about our Bricks 4 Kidz workshops is many of our projects come with a big payoff at the end, giving kids a sense of pride and accomplishment for their efforts. For that reason, we’re...
View ArticleJuly Newsletter
As parents, we want to make the most of the time we have with our kids. Check out the latest roundup of activities that build special memories along with their minds. 3 easy ways to make kids excited...
View ArticleSupport your child’s visual processing skills with these activities
When it comes to learning, the eyes have it. At school, some 80 percent of the information your child takes in will be visual based. That means you’ll definitely want to make and keep those annual eye...
View ArticleYou can do it! 6 ways to promote confidence in your child
Kids’ ability (or lack of ability) to develop self-confidence early on may have a profound effect on the rest of their lives, including their careers. One recent study shows a positive correlation...
View ArticleBuilding credibility: LEGO Group models own innovative behavior
If kids are all about playing with LEGO, there’s a good chance they’re also interested in innovation. Teachers of STEM and parents worldwide have known for years the colorful building blocks inspire...
View ArticleBuilding brainpower: Sensory bins sensational for young kids
If you’ve ever enjoyed the sensation of beach sand or baking flour sifting through your hands, you can understand why kids enjoy sensory bins so much. Back in the day, basic sandboxes served as sensory...
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