Blocks are part of every adult’s treasured childhood memories. From wood to cardboard to plastic to foam, kids eagerly build for hours. Foam blocks now come in plenty of shapes and sizes to enhance children’s imaginative […]
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9 Amazing Minecraft Toys for Kids Who Create
If your little ones are mad about Minecraft, they’ll love real-life Minecraft toys! These “blocky” toys may look strange at first glance, but the Minecraft generation will instantly recognize their favorite characters, animals, and objects from the […]
7 Terrific Lego Train Sets for Future Railway Engineers
If your kids are loco for locomotion, Lego train sets are a guaranteed hit. With every kind of model from old steam engines to modern high-speed trains, they have something for engineers of all ages, and […]
Here’s How Student ‘Learning Lab Leaders’ Make a Difference in Our Makerspace
I am always so impressed by the talents of our students. Our young people have so much to offer and share with the world around them. When we tap into that aptitude within our schools, we […]
Learning in a Makerspace
A Makerspace is both a physical and virtual space which provides a community with a place to play, build, invent, experiment, design and create prototypes. New tools and technology such as 3D printers, laser cutters and […]
9 Lego Architecture Sets for STEM Skill Building Fun
Do something constructive with your time with the Lego Architecture series! Fantastic for encouraging concentration, dexterity, and STEM skills, these spectacular sets let you piece together famous structures, monuments, and cities from the real world. What’s […]
9 Solar System Projects for Astronomical Fun!
Shooting stars, colossal comets, and undiscovered UFOs—our universe is a mysterious place that inspires wonder in children and adults alike. Many children imagine futures as astronauts, traveling in a rocketship to explore the vast expanses of […]
Circuit Playground meets Scratch—Physical Computing for Kindergartners
While most of my posts are about children and how I educate them through STEM-related projects, this post is mostly technical. It is behind the scenes of my work with the kids and how I make […]
11 Fun STEM Activities to Nurture a Love of Learning
STEM activities are a fun way to get children interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and many schools around the world have introduced it into their curriculum. But what is it? STEM is a problem-based approach […]
9 Rokenbok Toys for Super STEM Recreation
Rokenbok construction toy systems are an ideal way to introduce your child to STEM concepts and learning. Science, technology, engineering and math skills promoted by STEM toys are not only useful in school, they are important […]
9 Awesome Art Sets To Inspire Imagination And Creativity
Artistic activities like painting, drawing and coloring are wonderful activities for children and teens. Art positively affects children’s brains by encouraging neural connections. Artistic expression promotes creativity and problem-solving skills and helps children understand and process the […]
Solar System for Kids: 11 Out of this World Options
People have been looking up at the sky for thousands of years of human history wondering about what is up there. Children are naturally curious about the world, ours and the ones beyond. Studying the solar […]
11 Horse Toys Kids Will Love
From plastic figurines to the classic rocking horse, horse toys have long been a favorite for children of all ages. Nothing inspires imaginative play like riding a rocking horse and pretending you’re in a rodeo, or […]
9 Pictionary Games & Other Doodling Diversions
Pictionary is fun for everyone—whether you’re the next van Gogh or a simple stick-figure artist. A charades-inspired game, Pictionary combines drawing, guessing and teamwork in a race against the clock. Since it’s debut in 1985, Pictionary […]
9 Creative Craft Supplies for Discovery & Imagination
Parents and teachers don’t always consider craft supplies to be a significant part of their educational tool arsenal, but rather a fun supplement to learning. However, arts and crafts activities are more valuable than their final […]
Makerspace Materials: Stock the Staples to Ignite Imaginations
The journey of building and maintaining a makerspace in our school is never-ending. Less than one year ago, we opened the doors of our Learning Lab Makerspace to our students, who have since experienced creating, tinkering […]
7 Fun Crayon Collections to Capture their Creativity
Crayons have been well-loved by children all over the world for decades. They are a universal tool for anyone and everyone who enjoys a little art therapy. Crayons are found in every classroom and almost every household […]
How to STEM Preschoolers – This is How I Did it at Digitaf
Digitaf is a technological kindergarten, located in a disadvantaged neighborhood of Holon, Israel. Our mission is to improve the area through the education of the children. In addition to the regular curriculum of a kindergarten, I am exposing […]
Elementary Adventures in 3D Printing
Makerspaces are taking shape around the country in many schools. The demand for these opportunities for our students to explore and create is greater than ever before. Anyone can start a Makerspace with minimal or low-tech […]
Why High School Should Be More Like Preschool: The Power of Creative Teaching Methods
Pre-K and Kindergarten are lively years in the classroom. Not only are students full of energy, curiosity, and wonder at every discovery, but the teaching itself is infused with interactive opportunities. Painting, drawing, song and dance, […]