Here is a hands-on activity that uses pasta to teach binary codes. This makes it a simple and easy learning activity to do with toddlers and preschoolers. Teaching kids binary coding is becoming a popular STEM activity. It is often used as part of a suite of tools to involve kids in programming. It was […]
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ABC for how and why to do STEM with your kids
Here is an A to Z guide of how and why to do STEM with your kids, particularly preschoolers. The benefits of teaching and participating in STEM activities are increasingly being investigated. They are found to have positive effects on kids even from a young age. This is easier for educators or professionals trained in […]
The best kids costumes from STEM books
Dressing up is always a huge hit for kids. Here is a list of characters and things from some of the best STEM books that can be used for inspiration for dress-ups. Role-playing and pretending instils so much imagination and open-ended play. Best of all dressing up as book characters combines literacy with STEM and […]
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Building a scientifically correct model of DNA with lollies
Most people do not associate building a scientifically correct DNA structure with preschool aged children. However, you can transform this activity into one that involves colour, pattern and object recognition to achieve this. Here is a guide to an easy hands-on STEM building activity of DNA using lollies. *This page may contain affiliate links to […]
