by matraex | Nov 10, 2016 | STEM
4 benefits to taking the makers' approach Without a doubt, your child is rapidly compiling an impressively long list of toys he or she would like to unwrap this holiday season. But one type of toy should be on every parent’s edited gift list: toys that encourage kids...
by matraex | Nov 5, 2016 | STEM
Build a better playtime: Incorporate the simple engineering design process into your child's activities In an earlier blog, we talked about why engineering is so important to helping children develop STEM skills – skills they’ll need in order to advance in school,...
by matraex | Oct 28, 2016 | STEM
3 simple building projects to build your preschooler's STEM skills Does your pre-schooler have a good foundation for engineering? Yes, we understand your child is only 4 and hasn’t set foot in a kindergarten classroom yet. But bear with us — the idea isn’t quite as...
by matraex | Oct 17, 2016 | STEM
Tips for supporting your high school student's study sessions For the average teen in high school, the evening study session is longer and includes more complex information to learn and master. And unlike when your children were younger, you just might not be up to...
by matraex | Oct 14, 2016 | STEM
This classic TED Talk looks at another kind of mind This TED Talk is ancient, in internet years, but if you have children in school, it’s essential viewing. Temple Grandin’s “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds,” offers a look at the geeky kid, the kid who isn’t...
by matraex | Oct 11, 2016 | STEM
What is STEM and why is it important? STEM. You see this acronym tossed around a lot these days. What’s the hubbub? Why are educators and other parents so preoccupied with it? As you may know already, STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and...