STEAM learning

When I told friend that there was a designated STEAM room at my son's school, she gave me a quizzical look. "No, not a sauna," I replied. "A lab for Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematic." "Oh," she said. "So everything BUT reading." Ha, touché. STEM/STEAM learning ...read more

Today is Kid Inventors' Day!  I know, I know. It feels like there's always some crazy made-up holiday on the calendar; but this one was invented (get it?) to celebrate kids who love creating, building, and tinkering, and that's a notion I can get behind. My brilliant ...read more

We just finished our annual science fair project, and it's right around this time that I go into full panic mode wondering if I am enriching my children's learning as much as I could be. As a teacher, I know the value of creating memorable, fun learning experiences and the ...read more