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Cyndi Reitmeyer, BostonTechMom
Summer STEM Programs Offered by Massachusetts UniversitiesJanuary 14, 2020
Massachusetts is well known for its large number of universities and colleges located throughout the state. What parents might not know is that many offer summer courses and pre-college programs for high school students, run by individual departments or schools within the university. While some programs may also be...Continue Reading »
Massachusetts Makerspaces: Where Kids Invent, Tinker and CreateJanuary 2, 2020
The maker culture or “do-it-yourself” (DIY) movement is widespread and thriving and it spans all ages, from adults and teens to young children. People who are part of the...Continue Reading »
Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- January 2020 RoundupDecember 27, 2019
Cheers to a new year and a new decade!  Here’s what you can look forward to as we kick off 2020. International Math Challenge– Online for grades 3-8 The...Continue Reading »
Math Activities: Enrichment, Tutoring, and – Yes! – Fun for Your ChildDecember 18, 2019
Whatever their age or their school’s curriculum, all children get math instruction during the school year. But your child may want to go deeper into math and explore its...Continue Reading »
Kid-Friendly Science Activities for the Winter SeasonDecember 12, 2019
Here are 5 kid-friendly science activities for the winter season you can do at home with common household items. I have included a short description of each experiment with...Continue Reading »
Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- December 2019 RoundupNovember 25, 2019
My warmest wishes for a happy holiday season! As we wrap up this year, here are a few upcoming STEM activities I wanted to share with you.  Hour of...Continue Reading »
BostonTechMom’s STEM Gift Ideas 2019November 18, 2019
Happy Holidays! I am excited to share my list of STEM gift ideas for the holiday season. Here are 5 fun, hands-on educational toys and books that will get...Continue Reading »