sprout-invoices domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home1/a992219/idreamstem.org/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Don’t sit around on couch with your the family this season watching a bunch of TV. Engage with each other over science. Yeah, I said science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents, you don’t have to be a STEM guru (or a homeschool parent) to do science activities with your kids. Studies show that children who do tinker with science (and STEM stuff) at home do better in science in school and build important life skills like patience and confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you do the activity remember these objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below, check out the list of blogs and online resources that are designed to help parents do science activities at home with their families. You might even find that you like it. Don’t focus on getting everything “right” and don’t worry about the mess. STEM can be messy sometimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s it for now. There are lots more. Some of the activities can take some time to prep for (for example, creating a STEM escape room). Make the prep part of the experience. In other words, everyone helps prep (not just the parents). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember, have fun and keep dreaming big. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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