How children’s play with everyday objects can encourage skills needed for STEM success

Parents looking to support their children’s learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding ...
EdTech Magazine

How LEGO Education Is Promoting K–8 Computer Science

LEGO Education’s CS and AI curriculum is designed to build AI literacy by turning students from passive users into active ...

Forget AI: Experts say Legos are still vital for kids' brain development

Experts say Legos are still a powerful tool for early childhood education, fostering STEM skills, creativity, and even mental ...

Reading to young kids improves their social skills − and a new study shows it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions

New research shows that parents who read to their 6- to 8-year-olds nightly boost their children’s creativity and empathy.
Education Week

Talking to Astronauts, and Other Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM

Experts point to a lack of real-world exposure to STEM concepts and careers as a reason for that slide in interest. Several ...
Shaw Local

St. Charles Park District: Ready Set Code partnership brings coding to kids as young as 6

Column: Children can explore the elements of coding from robotics to designing new apps with Ready Set Code classes through the St. Charles Park District.