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Outdoor STEM Activities for Kids

What is STEM? STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. This acronym is often used to clump these subjects together because of their similarities in hard skills and career paths. In education, many curriculum plans combine these subjects into cross-curricular lessons to increase student comprehension and retention. Benefits of…

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Best Stem Toys for Preschoolers & Toddlers

What is STEM? STEM is an acronym used when talking about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This term is most commonly used in the education field when talking about curricula, degrees, and career paths. The Benefits of STEM for Preschoolers and Toddlers STEM learning is an important part of a child’s education. Starting as early…

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10 Easy & Fun STEM Activities for Kindergarten

What is STEM Learning in Kindergarten? STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is a commonly used term when talking about education and a set of skills used in the workforce. Parents and educators are focused on an early introduction to STEM concepts to improve STEM literacy and set children up…

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5+ Best STEM Engineering Kits for High School Students

STEM at the High School Level Implementing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a kid’s education is crucial to their success throughout schooling and their future. STEM teaches key learnings and skills applicable across various jobs and in daily life. As parents and educators, it is our job to find fun, engaging ways to…

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10+ Easy STEM Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are popular subjects among parents and educators. It is essential to expose children to STEM learning at any age. At the preschool level, children are naturally curious about the world around them. This makes it the perfect time to introduce them to STEM activities. In this article, STEM Sports®…

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16 Best Christmas Stem Activities for Children

The holiday season is just around the corner. This means decorations, tasty treats, and themed science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities for kids! The holidays are a great way to put a fun twist on your child’s STEM learning. Through fun and festive activities and kits, parents and educators can make improving STEM literacy…

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17 STEM Games and Toys for Kids Ages 2-9

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) games and toys are an effective way to get kids engaged in STEM in the classroom, after school, during breaks, and on the weekends. There are a variety of different STEM games and STEM toys for children based on their age, interests, and current skill level.  In this article,…

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STEM Activities for Kids

Many parents and educators know the growing importance of STEM education. However, there can often be confusion around what is categorized as a STEM activity. A STEM activity is anything that engages someone in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM Sports® is passionate about engaging students in STEM, regardless of location. STEM learning can take…

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Fun Activities STEMing from the Holiday Season

Making STEM fun and exciting is what STEM Sports® is all about. We are huge advocates of bringing STEM education outside of the classroom, whether it be camps, after-school programs, or at-home activities. The holiday season presents a unique opportunity to use themed lessons to make STEM concepts more inviting to children of all ages….

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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Children

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted almost every aspect of people’s everyday lives. Mentally and fiscally, these have been trying times for most households. This includes children. Back when the pandemic first started, many schools were forced to close and resume classes via digital platforms. Afterschool programs, clubs, camps and sports were put on…