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Cool ideas to host a science-themed birthday bash
A decent birthday party needs only three things: cake, presents and balloons, lots of balloons. To make your child’s bash a standout, however, you may be looking for that extra ingredient. To some...
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What does STEM mean?
STEM is one of the most talked-about buzzwords in education today. What’s muddying the waters is all this talk of STEM has migrated over to a marketing tactic. Just slap a “STEM” label on toy packaging...
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Help Bricks 4 Kidz Kim Rebuild
Kim Hart has been a Bricks 4 Kidz franchise owner in Panama City, Florida for more than five years. Kim’s family and business were recently impacted by the devastation and losses caused by Hurricane...
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Is your student stressed? What's causing stress in kids and how parents can help
As an adult, there are probably many days where you’d rank work as your top source of stress. Difficult bosses, unpleasant co-workers, tight deadlines and cranky clients are all things that can ruin...
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Do role-playing games have STEM benefits? Some educators are saying yes
Dungeons and Dragons is having a moment. The long-running role-playing game recently took center stage on the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, and its time in the spotlight seems to be...
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Meet the newest franchise owner of Bricks 4 Kidz: Faroogh Quadri
For Faroogh Quadri and her husband, Mohsin, opening their own Bricks 4 Kidz franchise in the Evergreen community in San Jose was the ideal opportunity. Here’s your chance to meet the mother who is...
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Why does my kid hate school?
Every parent would love if their child took to school like a duck to water — and grasped tightly to academic success, never letting go. Sadly, the busy environment, the pace and structure can all make...
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Unlock the secret smart parents know: Experience gifts have brain-boosting...
When we want to shower love on kids, many of us turn to gifts. And there’s a lot to love about presents. Kids are so easy to shop for and nothing generates a big grin and genuine excitement like the...
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4 simple brain-building activities that help preschoolers get school ready
Preschool is a foundational time in child development. Kids’ bodies and brains are growing at a rapid pace. Even with long, trying, tantrum-filled days, the first day of the Big K — kindergarten — will...
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After the workshop: Tips to help your kids get the most out of their Bricks 4...
A Bricks 4 Kidz class is not only fun (because who doesn’t love playing with LEGO Bricks?), but playing with building materials is one way to give kids a hands-on look at subjects they’ll learn in...
View Article3 winter STEM activities for the whole family
After the workshop: Tips to help your kids get the most out of their Bricks 4 Kidz activity A Bricks 4 Kidz class is not only fun (because who doesn’t love playing with LEGO Bricks?), but playing with...
View Article5 things parents should know before choosing a summer camp
Looking for a cure for the winter blues? Start making plans for the summer. Having something fun to look forward to — such as days off and family trips — can make those dreary days more bearable. One...
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7 simple activities to help your child get over their math anxiety
So your child isn’t crazy about math. One recent study has a finding that is perhaps not so surprising: Your attitude about math may be a big influence in how your children perform in the classroom. If...
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MEET THE FRANCHISE OWNER OF BRICKS 4 KIDZ: LORRAINE YU
Some people find their perfect job later in life, but for New Zealand-based Bricks 4 Kidz franchisee Lorraine Yu, building is in her blood. The daughter of a famous architect, Yu was born in China and...
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Giving back: Doing good in the world with your kids through volunteering and...
Many parents like you want to build in their children the value of giving back, doing good and making the world a better place. No matter how young or far apart in age your kids are, volunteering and...
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4 Pi Day STEM activities to celebrate math
Heads-up, basketball fans, the month of March serves up an entirely different celebration! March 14 is Pi Day, a celebration of all things devoted to the simple universal mathematical truth about...
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Future of STEM Learning
In the past decade, we’ve seen something of a STEM renaissance. Parents and educators have science, technology, engineering and mathematics on their radars in a big way. While some dismiss STEM as...
View ArticleEureka! 15 great resources for STEM-based LEGO projects
Since LEGO building blocks came on the scene some 70 years ago, educators and parents have increasingly been recognizing the value they offer in helping children develop the cognitive skills important...
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Time for homework
As a parent, we usually have a plan in place for everything…sickness, discipline, juggling busy schedules, even menu options for the week, but have you managed a way to rise as the victor in the...
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How to design a STEM-inspired leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day
Most magical creatures — we’re looking at you, Santa and Easter Bunny — want little from us in return. For young ones hoping for a St. Patrick’s Day payday, they had better rise to the challenge and...
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