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2018 Gift Guide: The Best STEM Toys for Kids
'Tis the season for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Learning Through Play: STEM toys
Kids are naturally curious, and this goes hand-in-hand with learning.
Can STEM Toys Make Your Kid a Computer Genius?
Parents encounter more 'STEM toys' each time they shop for their children. Here's what we know about these expensive toys and whether they can inspire your kids.
Could Storytelling Be the Secret Sauce to STEM Education?
By exploring stories, learners can acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation of STEM.
Why writing doesn’t just prove learning, it improves all learning-including STEM
Writing is used to assess student learning more often than it is used to facilitate learning. We talk about writing as a product for assessment, a subject where paragraphs and commas are taught, or…
Study finds parents still don't understand STEM job opportunities
Alcoa Foundation survey shows many parents support science and technical education but have misperceptions about careers in those fields.
Kids can learn the building blocks of STEM with *actual* building blocks
You don’t have to go all-out with flashy electronics to provide your kids with a firm understanding of coding.
Want kids to learn well? Feed them well
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
What is STEM Education?
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.
What Is This Thing Called STEM?
With increased visibility, school and district leaders are increasingly seeking support to initiate "STEM" programs or "STEM" schools.
Be a Role Model: Find a Healthy Balance with Media and Technology
Young kids learn how to use technology by watching their parents, so model healthy habits early by balancing media time with real time. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.
10 things not enough kids know before going to college
Take statistics, study abroad, and more advice from a Columbia professor.
Teaching STEM? Tips for Summer Planning
How do you get ready to teach STEM? Expert Anne Jolly reviews key points to consider if you are spending time this summer planning for STEM classes in the fall.
5 Ways Parents Can Support STEM Learning
By Sarah Cornelius - Take a look at these five simple tips to engage your child in STEM learning outside of the classroom.
Ask, Listen, Do: How to Find Out What Kids Need From School
How can teachers make their classrooms truly child-centered? Justin Minkel shares some strategies on how to figure out students’ individual needs—starting with asking them.
How to Get More Girls Involved in STEM
We need more educational opportunities that start earlier
How to Improve Attention Spans
If you're saying, "Focus!" more than usual, read on for creative and constructive ways to increase your kid's attention.
3 Health and Safety Tips to Use Before the Kids' First Class
Parents may be busy buying their kids supplies and clothing, but there are even more important things to think about as the school year starts.
What Happens When an Ex-Google Executive Creates a School System?
Max Ventilla used to run a team that personalized your search results—now he wants to do the same for kids' education.
Eureka! 5 Easy Ways to Grow Kids' STEM Skills at Home
Looking for fun STEM activities to try at home with your kids to get them excited about science, technology, engineering, and math? These ones make number-crunching and experimenting easy rather than intimidating!
