Learn four amazing engineering books for kids. Yes! Introduce kids to the power of creating and inventing with these science books. Engineering for Kids – Where to Start I continue coming back to Project Based Learning where children imagine, build, and create in their learning. The most basic way to think about this type of […]
[GUIDE] The BEST Not to Be Missed Engineering Toys for Kids
This post includes my absolute favorite engineering toys for kids! Enjoy! Why Teach Kids Engineering? Any time we can get a child to think proactively with problem-solving in a concrete or abstract way is win for their brain development. Starting early in a child’s development is key. As a parent & teacher, getting a good […]
How we manage technology in our home
I have 3 boys under the age of 9. Let’s just say self-regulation is a work in progress. As a result, we have to be on top of the “device protocol” in our home. This post gives you insight on how we manage technology at home with young kids. It stinks because I really don’t […]
What You Need To Know About The Dark Side Of Kids’ Screen Time
My kids and husband are huge Star Wars fans so it seems only appropriate that I channel my inner Emporer when my kids get mad about our screen time rules – or more specifically, about their lack of any screen time during the week. Let’s be honest, the research is in about the dangers of screen […]
Forget all else…this is the heart of the devastating impact of technology…
I waited for the moment. I watched the table next to me as the mom attempted a conversation with her son. Probably around 14 or 15 years old, big headphones hugging his neck, hood over his head, back rounded, hands holding an iPhone, fingers tapping wildly, he nodded and grunted responses to his mother… But […]
3 Awesome STEM Products to Rock Your Kids’ Summer Learning
STEM products for kids rule my world these days. And that is okay with me. The other day my seven-year-old ran up to me. “Mom, check THIS out!” He had created a circuit using Snap Circuits to play music. That excitement, my friends, was music to my ears. I smile as he went on and on […]