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…
Now that fall has arrived and the school year is back in full swing, there are many STEM activities in the months ahead. Here are a few upcoming activities I want to spotlight this month. National Chemistry Week Celebration– Sunday,…
I am always on the search for high-quality, free STEM programs for kids. I was delighted when PBS KIDS’ Design Squad Global (DSG) contacted me about their new after-school engineering club called “Inventing Green,” with activities about inventing for a…
Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization that aims to close the gender gap in technology by teaching computer science to girls in grades 3-5 and 6-12. Girls Who Code holds free coding clubs for girls throughout the U.S. during…
I hope you had a fabulous summer and are looking forward to the kickoff of a new school year! Here are a few upcoming fall activities I wanted to highlight. Concert Performance by the Deutsche Philharmonie– October 9 Experience the…
Would you like to introduce your child to robotics and have them join a robotics team? Every year, thousands of students (K-12) participate in robotics teams and robotics competitions throughout the US. Being part of a team exposes children to…