Play is Important for Children’s Mental Health
As COVID-19 drags on and children are being homeschooled, learning with teachers online, or in classes six feet apart, concerns over children’s mental health may be taking center stage in relation to concerns over academic progress….
Shelter at Home and Play
Games are always fun, but during these days of having to shelter at home, finding ways to bring the family together in joint activities is essential. Whether you are sheltering with just your immediate family or…
Practical Ways to Increase Your Child’s Interest in Math
Are you a parent who wants to increase your child’s motivation and interest in math? If so, avoid math workbooks and flashcards. While some children may find these challenging and interesting, most children find worksheets and…
5 Ways To Introduce STEM and STEAM To Your Littlest Ones
Young children are natural scientists. They love to explore, investigate, experiment, and make discoveries both on their own and with others. From early infancy on, they make comparisons, make predictions, try things out, and show adults…
Pink Blocks are Not Enough
We need girls and women in all creative fields, not just in fields related to the humanities, such as reading, literature, creative writing, art, drama, music and dance. What happens to girls who are originally intrigued…
STEAM: Not All Hot Air
Most people are familiar with the push in education for a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The more recent trend, however, is STEAM, which adds Art and Design into the mix. STEAM is…