Something fun for everyone! Make your own Bear Den with pillows, sheets, blankets, boxes, etc. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, we suggest making some Sizzlin’ Snowballs (think classic science fair erupting volcano turned into an exciting winter chemical reaction). Try making a Crystal Snowflake Ornament (if you don’t want to use Borax, try making a Read More
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Winter Stem Tips
Awesome Tips for Young Explorers! STEM isn’t all about coding Sure coding is fun, but STEM does not have to be screen based or super technical. STEM is also learning about animals, following a recipe, observing the weather, building with blocks, sorting objects, and other simple things. Of course, if you have a future Read More
Exploring the Aurora: STEAM Insights and Tips for the Northern Lights
By fostering their curiosity and understanding of the natural world, you’re laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and discovery. Read Books Together: Introduce your child to the magic of Northern Lights through beautifully illustrated books. Look for age-appropriate stories that explain the science behind this natural phenomenon in simple terms. Reading together not Read More
Winter STEM
Let’s declare 2024 as a year of curiosity! Young children are naturally curious about the world, so you have tons of chances to work in some learning as you play and discover together. Adding STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) into your day is a great way to follow your child’s curiosity. What does STEM Read More
Books You’ll Love About Winter STEM
Walk and See Opposites by Rosalind Beardshaw (Infant, Toddler) Little ones can enjoy this adorably illustrated opposites book that showcases many fun things to do in wintertime as we follow two children on their walk in the country. ▸ Get it at the Library Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre (Toddler, Preschool) This non-fiction Read More
Winter STEM Activities
Make your own Bear Den with pillows, sheets, blankets, boxes, etc. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, we suggest making some Sizzlin’ Snowballs (think classic science fair erupting volcano turned into an exciting winter chemical reaction). Even though we have plenty of snow, you can always make Snow Dough for some indoor snowy, sensory, science-y fun. Read More
Tips for Winter STEM
STEM isn’t all about coding Sure coding is fun, but STEM does not have to be screen based or super technical. STEM is also learning about animals, following a recipe, observing the weather, building with blocks, sorting objects, and other simple things. Of course, if you have a future coder in your house, start with Read More
Winter STEM
“Research shows that having a strong foundation in early math, for example, can lead to higher achievement in both math and reading later in school. In addition, interacting with many different materials in early childhood prepares students for science and engineering later in school.” Source: Let’s Talk, Read and Sing about STEM! (Too Small to Read More
