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Why learning STEM is important for your preschooler’s success in school
As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. The learning environment you create at home for your preschooler today can go a long way in preparing them for success in the classroom. This is...
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A confident kid: 5 steps parents can take to build independence
All conscientious parents wish to instill a sense of confidence in their children. That isn’t always easy in the uncertain world we live in, but it should be a goal for forward-thinking moms and dads....
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6 STEM-inspired ideas to help kids (and moms) beat the winter blues
Every parent has been there. And it’s not pretty. The kids have tons of energy, but weather-wise, it’s not a great option for them to go outside and let off steam. This time of year, a parent who...
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Help students discover their potential through project-based learning
The biggest challenge of educating students is getting them to understand why the material matters, especially when you’re working with STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)....
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When the snow flies, try some of these STEM-inspired winter activities
When your backyard gets a nice snowy blast of winter, it’s time to start playing and learning. You can either use the snow and freezing temperatures as your outdoor lab, or you can stay in and let the...
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5 things every parent needs to do to build a good foundation in STEM skills
What’s your parenting trigger word? Words like “Pinterest,” “clean eating” and “PTA fundraiser” may raise your blood pressure or make you feel exposed because no matter what you do, that one family...
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February Newsletter
New classes from Bricks 4 Kidz: Coding and Video Game Design Bricks 4 Kidz is thrilled to announce a brand-new series of classes that blends fun and hands-on learning about technology. Our new Coding...
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Launch a paper airplane challenge for the ultimate no-cost STEM activity
The perfect rainy-day science activity for kids is a good old-fashioned paper airplane challenge. Building and launching paper airplanes is one of the easiest, no-cost STEM activities out there. All...
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Beyond STEM: Integrating a multidisciplinary approach
Almost two decades into the 21st century, our society has been radically transformed by the digital revolution. In all sectors of life, we are confronted with a world created by technology that 30...
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Why parents need to worry about summer slide, and what they can do about it
There’s nothing sweeter to a kid than the anticipation of summer break. Almost as soon as the leaves start dropping off the trees in the fall, children start counting down the time to those two to...
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3 ways Bricks 4 Kidz can help your child’s birthday bash snap into place
After your child’s fun-filled but all-too-brief trip around the sun, it’s time to plan another birthday party. This year, do it differently. Dial down the pressure on yourself to build the perfect...
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For the ultimate STEM challenge, design a scale model from LEGO Bricks
One large bin of LEGO Bricks contains almost endless possibilities to create and build new worlds. One type of project that builds on kids’ STEM skills (science, technology, engineering and math) is...
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Understand summer storms with these weather experiments for kids
Storms are major summer events, especially when you’re a kid. When a big system rolls in, the experience can range anywhere from exciting to terrifying. Try some of these easy weather projects at home...
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Math is everywhere, so go out and discover it!
When you think back to learning math in elementary school, you probably remember sitting at a desk crunching numbers on paper, working through problems with a sharp pencil in hand. If you were lucky,...
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Plan Now for Summer Learning!
Did you know the summer slide has drawn the attention of educators for over 100 years? Research from as early as 1906 has addressed the concern. We often hear about how much learning students lose...
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Help your students retain knowledge with fun summer take-home learning packs
As a devoted teacher, you’ve spent the school year helping your students master new concepts, increase their knowledge and get ready to tackle the next grade level. Before you set them loose into the...
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Why your child may not be playing enough (and what you can do about it)
“Play is a child’s work,” is a quote that’s attributed to a long line of famous educators, from Maria Montessori to Fred Rogers. It’s not that playtime is actual work, of course, but the meaning behind...
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What’s a kid to do?
Summer may not officially begin until June 21, but most kids (and adults too, if we’re honest) start anticipating it much sooner. Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start, but with...
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Flying drones with kids sets up the perfect STEM exploration
When you’re a kid, what’s second best to learning to fly? Learning to control a flying machine that can climb several hundred feet in the air while filming the landscape below. Learning to fly and work...
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Warp Speed
On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in a plane nicknamed Glamorous Glennis, an X-1 rocket plane built by the Bell Aircraft Company. At the time, it was a feat considered...
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