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Shapes in Motion: Easy Animation using Pattern Blocks

Shapes in Motion: Easy Animation using Pattern Blocks

​[[{“value”:” Want to add a fun twist to math lessons and engage your students? Look no further than pattern block animation. These familiar manipulatives can be surprisingly versatile tools for creating short, stop-motion animations. By moving the blocks slightly and taking a picture between movements, students can bring geometric shapes to life – imagine a blooming flower or a bouncing…

STEM Day for Kindergarten Parents

​[[{“value”:” CC-By: Unsplash Parents should be included as partners in their child’s STEM learning, since it has been proven that family involvement in the kindergarten environment has many benefits for children. Parents can prepare their children to become the creators and inventors of tomorrow with STEM. By taking traditional learning concepts and twisting them to favor hands-on experiences and real-world…

It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s a Total Solar Eclipse!

​[[{“value”:” Planning for the American Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 Mark your calendars for Monday, April 8, because it will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of […] The post It’s…

Infographics Made Easy with Adobe Express

Infographics Made Easy with Adobe Express

​[[{“value”:” Picture a poster with interesting pictures, easy-to-read text, and short bits of information. That’s an infographic. Using pictures and numbers to tell interesting stories, infographics turn information into fun visuals that make learning fun. Adobe Express makes it easy to create infographics. With a massive library of images and templates, plus user-friendly tools, you’ll be an infographic whiz in…

Building Cars in the Lab- A Round-Up of Styles

Building Cars in the Lab- A Round-Up of Styles

​[[{“value”:” Let’s take off on an exciting adventure exploring the world of building cars in the STEM Lab. Get ready to design, construct, and race your cars while learning about motion, mechanics, and even Newton’s Laws! We have built several different types of cars in the STEM Lab. We have loved them all. Let’s take a closer look at each…

Best STEM Summer Camps in Phoenix 2024

Best STEM Summer Camps in Phoenix 2024

​[[{“value”:” Phoenix offers plenty of learning opportunities for kids through summer camps in the Greater Phoenix area. Whether your children are interested in learning about animals and the natural world or building robotic LEGOS and learning how to code, a perfect STEM camp awaits them.  With half and full-day options for all school ages, you can find programs that suit any…

Why Educational Robots Should Be Part of Every Child’s Learning Journey?

​[[{“value”:” Did you know that educational robots can transform how children learn, think, and interact with technology?  In an era where modern education continually evolves, including educational robots in early curricula is becoming important. Esteemed boards like CBSE and ICSE have begun to emphasize the importance of robotics education from an early age.  Under the skill […] The post Why…

LigerBots excel in first qualifying match of the season

LigerBots excel in first qualifying match of the season

​[[{“value”:” From Newton North HS Senior Davis R: This weekend, the LigerBots, Newton’s dual-high-school robotics team, finished strongly at Bridgewater State University for their first New England District Qualifier. After two fierce days of competition and overcoming a series of technical challenges, the team placed as a finalist out of 36 teams. In addition, the LigerBots won the Engineering Inspiration…

Best STEM Summer Camps In San Antonio

Best STEM Summer Camps In San Antonio

​[[{“value”:” Whether you already have a budding scientist on your hands or would love for your child to learn more about technology, attending one of the many STEM camps in San Antonio can be an enjoyable way to further their interest.  From programs based around robotics and coding to math lessons they’ll actually grow to love, these camps are perfect…

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