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 […]
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The A to Z guide to STEM for parents
Here is an A-Z guide to STEM for parents. This list is a starting point for parents to engage in STEM development with their kids. It covers some of the technical terms as well as ways to learn and foster STEM engagement in children. *This page may contain affiliate links to products I recommend. If […]
14 of the best STEM books for kids by Australian authors
I am an avid reader and love sharing this at home. We read every day and have always loved sharing this time together. Here are some of the best STEM books for kids that are all written by Australian authors. The list is somewhat ordered chronologically in book complexity and length as your child ages. […]
10 personal qualities for STEM to teach your kids
7 thinking skills for STEM to develop in your preschooler
There are distinct thinking skills for STEM that are required to succeed. In order for preschoolers to learn the STEM disciplines it can be quite daunting or challenging. Sometimes we focus on a handful of activities that get repeated over and over again. This often creates disinterest from children or they only know how to […]
The Essentials of STEM for preschoolers
Here is a parent’s guide to the essentials of STEM. It includes answers to what is it? how does it look practically? what does this mean for preschool aged children? how is Australia tackling STEM learning in the early years? Now you might think: why do I care though? Well, the ‘buzz’ surrounding STEM continues […]