by matraex | Nov 12, 2016 | After School Programs
More than play: How block play builds your child's mind When you give your child a set of LEGO Bricks to play with, you are doing far more than giving them a plaything, something that will occupy them for awhile. Several studies show that child growth and development...
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 | Nov 3, 2016 | LEGO Technology
Geek is chic: What can we learn from the ultra smart? In recent years, we’ve seen a few-larger-than-life characters spring from unlikely, geeky roots. Mark Zukerberg: He grew up as the epitome of geekiness. He dove headfirst into his home computer projects, creating a...
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...