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Fostering a Love of Science in the Early Years

September 13, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley4

Early science education should be far more hands-on and fun. It’s important to foster a love of science in the early years.

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Ignite an Interest in STEM With Groovy Lab in a Box

August 8, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

With all the monthly box subscriptions available on the market these days it can be tough to choose. As an educator mom and unexpected homeschooler, we have tried a number of monthly subscription kits over the years. Some are fantastic and some are anything but… and then there is ‘Groovy Lab in a Box’, which is amazing.

Science and Technology Tailored to Tweens: StemBox

June 22, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

If you’re looking for a STEM kit that dives deep into concepts, StemBox could be the box your tweens look forward the most every month.

The Science of Fiction: Mudbloods

June 1, 2016December 16, 2017Nivi Engineer3

Fiction is great for science. I might even contend that it is a necessary contributor of some of the greatest scientific discoveries.

K’nex Builds Interest In STEM

March 11, 2016December 8, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein2

K’nex sets presented at Toy Fair have some issues, but earn a thumbs up from both mom and kids.

STEM Strewing

March 7, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley3

You can’t go very far these days without hearing someone talk about STEM. Or STEAM. Or STREAM. Why is STEM so important? Are your kids getting enough STEM at home? Should you incorporate more STEM into your day? And, if so, how?

10 Reasons You Need to Drop Everything and Build a Fort… Right Now

March 3, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley9

One time, as a child, I built a fantastic fort that withstood four New England winters.

I was so proud of it! I would spend entire afternoons holed up in that sacred place. I’d get lost in an imaginary world, or while away the hours lost in a favorite book. I’d love to know how many books were read in that space!

Of course, my brothers and I built many forts over the years, both indoors and outdoors, but the outdoor forts reigned supreme.

Windows Notepad for Toddlers and Preschoolers

February 12, 2016December 7, 2017Claire Jennings

A child’s distraction tactic launched my three-year-old daughter’s reading, writing, and typing exploration. It can launch your child’s journey as well.

Build & Imagine: STEAM-Powered Dollhouses

December 15, 2015December 4, 2017Kelly Knox

The Build & Imagine sets encourage girls ages 4+ to be both builders and storytellers.

Half Hour of Code, Montessori Style: Check Out This Free Binary Counter

December 11, 2015December 15, 2017Claire Jennings4

Teaching four-year-olds to control a computer without a computer is as complicated as it sounds.

The Ultimate List of Toys, Kits, and Books to Teach Kids Coding

December 11, 2015December 4, 2017Ariane Coffin

A list of physical goods to teach your kids programming and electronics. Perfect for celebrating Hour of Code or as gifts under your Yuletide tree.

STEM Education for 3-Year-Olds: Teaching Toddlers To Count in Binary

December 8, 2015December 15, 2017Claire Jennings

Lisa talks about her book, family, work, and STEM education for three-year-olds.

The Ultimate List of Tutorials, Apps, and Games to Teach Kids Coding

December 6, 2015December 4, 2017Ariane Coffin2

Here’s a very long (and we’re thankful for that) list of online courses, tutorials, apps, and games that teach kids (and adults!) to program.

Cardboard STEM: 25 Ideas for All Those BOXES

November 15, 2015December 4, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley2

There’s no escaping the cold, hard truth: Children like to play with cardboard boxes. What is the plan for that, you wonder? I have two words for you: Cardboard STEM.

Curiosity Killed the Furby, the Cell Phone, and the Laptop

November 4, 2015December 4, 2017Melissa Rininger

What to do when a child’s curiosity destroys household electronics? Channel that curiosity into learning, of course, thanks to the EEMC monthly kits.

Wonder app. Screenshot by Ariane Coffin.

Let Your Pre-Readers Program Too

October 22, 2015December 4, 2017Ariane Coffin

Dash & Dot have been around for a little while, but their new Wonder programming app makes it easier for your pre-readers to program. There is also a robotics competition!

Tinker, Pilot, Maker, Oh My! 3 Picture Books Starring Girls Who Love to Build

July 6, 2015December 15, 2017Kelly Knox

Here are three charming picture book picks featuring girls who love to tinker, fix, build, and make.

Would You Let Your Kids Play With Fusion?

June 19, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Best practices for fostering the interests of gifted kids and all kids, by the author of The Boy Who Played With Fusion.

America Needs More STEM…But…

May 15, 2015December 2, 2017Patricia Vollmer4

Patricia is starting to back off from her militant “Go STEM or Go Home” attitudes. Read about her change of heart.

Between the Bookends: May 2015

May 15, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

This merry month of May the GeekMoms have been stuck on Mars, trapped in a strange town, debating the merits of STEM and creativity in our schools, and solving puzzles in a future dystopia. Check out our reading lists as we get ready for the summer.