Happy New Year! As 2019 begins, here is a math opportunity for middle school students. MATHCOUNTS– Math Video Challenge The Math Video Challenge is a free MATHCOUNTS Foundation program that challenges 6-8th-grade students to develop their math, communication and technology…
Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind holiday gift for your child? One they will enjoy and one that will fuel their interest and build STEM skills at the same time? You can give the gift of your time and support…
Today, I am sharing Project Lead The Way’s (PLTW) STEM gift list for 2018. I like PLTW’s gift guide because it is developed by an organization that develops STEM curriculum for students across the US. Here you will find a…
As 2018 wraps up, here are a few STEM opportunities I wanted to highlight. Have a wonderful holiday season! Hour of Code Mark your calendars for the annual Hour of Code December 3-9. This is a great opportunity to introduce…
If you are looking for STEM gift ideas this holiday season, here are six products that I have come across this past year that are bound to get kids excited about technology. If you want additional ideas, check out my…
Get ready because it’s time for the Hour of CodeTM 2018 and there is a large number of new coding activities available! The ‘Hour of Code’ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one…
If you are looking for a family-friendly science museum in the Boston area, then you must visit the Discovery Museum in Acton, MA. This museum has been a favorite in my family for many years and was a saving grace…
If you are new to my roundup article, I always share a few STEM opportunities at the top of the post and then include a list of upcoming STEM activities around the Boston area. WPI Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs– For Educators…
I always enjoy sharing free STEM resources with parents, and today’s post is about Education.com, an educational site for PreK-5. This is a terrific website for parents, homeschoolers, teachers and anyone who is looking to nurture a child’s passion and…
It’s time for high school students to register for MIT’s annual Splash program, a very special learning experience for students. Splash is held once a year on a weekend in November and students descend on MIT’s campus in Cambridge, MA…