There are all kinds of fancy STEM toys on the market these days, and many of them are great. But did you know that across many years of study, researchers have consistently found that the most engaged play for boys AND girls happens when handling simple wooden blocks? That’s right, wooden blocks for kids reign supreme! They are one of the most .... Read More
Are you looking for the triple-threat of kid activities? Something that is fun, creative, and educational... all at the same time. A quality children's museum definitely fits the bill! Kids can explore, learn, touch, create and just have an all-out good time. What's not to like? We set out to research children's museums across the country, and p.... Read More
Age: 4-10 Years Old Skills Learned: Creativity, Basic STEM, Dexterity, Problem-Solving Viahart Brain Flakes Why We Like It: Viahart Brain Flakes are pretty darn cool. You can build almost anything! Each piece by itself may not look like much (it’s just a disk with 8 notches). But once your child starts putting them togethe.... Read More
When it comes to learning, children are like sponges. They grow and develop at an astonishing rate! There are lots of educational toys on the market, and as a parent you might be wondering if they're even worth it. Can educational toys really make your kid smarter? It's a valid question, and one we wanted to get to the bottom of. We looked at the.... Read More
Author: Andrea Beaty Age: 4 - 7 Years Old Category: Grit, STEM, Feminism Rosie Revere, Engineer In Rosie Revere, Engineer our protagonist is a young girl who’s quiet by day, but at night invents gadgets and dreams of becoming a great engineer. After being laughed at for one of her inventions, she might give up. But then she finds a .... Read More