The Stem Mum

Parenting tips for STEM learning in kids. Easy activities you can do at home plus STEM resources for parents.

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Building a scientifically correct model of DNA with lollies

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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 […]

Book Review: Hands-On Science

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This is a book review for “Hands-On Science, 50 Kids Activities from CSIRO”. I came across this book in a bookstore and was very interested in the content. I am always looking for new ideas for STEM and this seemed like a great resource book for science. Hence, I purchased it and knew that it […]

The Essentials of STEM for preschoolers

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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 […]