Now that we’re at home more than ever, it’s all the more important to keep our kids happy and active. After many months of remote learning, Zoom-only visits with grandparents, canceled vacations, and family togetherness, I also know that parents are continuing to search for new high-quality at-home activities that hold their kids’ interest and
Before COVID-19, there were some online STEM programs for kids and teens, but it was not the norm—the majority of programs were held in person. When we went into quarantine just a few months before the start of summer, I was in contact with many STEM summer camp leaders who needed to decide whether to
With the uncertainties of COVID-19, the summer camp experience will be different this year. In some states it may be permitted, while in others it will not. How can you give your STEM enthusiast an absorbing, structured summer experience without sending him or her to an in-person camp? In response to this need, a number
I really admire when young people take their time and effort to volunteer and mentor other young students. Today I am delighted to share the work of the Winchester High School STEM Education Club. These STEM enthusiasts want to help families out during school closures and are sharing a STEM resources website they created. The site
If you are working from home and your children’s school is closed, you may be scrambling to find activities to engage their attention while you work. While there are many online resources for kids—with more being added every day by great organizations of all kinds—many of them require parental assistance or attention. And while many