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Setting Learning Goals for Elementary Aged Children
To feel self-confident and enjoy success, children need a variety of valuable skill sets, such as being able to identify, track and meet goals. Yet goal setting for kids often goes by the wayside in favor of teaching them how to perform other tasks. Instead of letting...
Guide to Teaching Children About the Atmosphere
The sky is full of mystery and wonder to adults and children alike. As a way to feed your child’s curiosity, you can introduce them to the scientific principles that explain everything from why the sky is blue to why day and night happen. If you’re looking for a place...
11 of the Best Books to Get Kids Excited About Science
Kids and science go hand-in-hand like test tubes and experiments. But how do you introduce toddlers, elementary-age kids and teens to the world of STEM? Simple — slip some science books for kids into their personal library lineup! Below are 11 of the best STEM books...
Best Video Games to Teach Kids About STEM
Parents and teachers often lament that kids play too many video games. However, gaming can be a mindful, rather than mindless, activity. Plenty of video games on the market teach kids about science. How can video games become instructional devices? They can: Change...
Why STEM Is so Important for Children
As a parent or educator (or parent-educator), you’ve probably heard many times that learning basic STEM ideas is valuable for children of all ages. But why the emphasis on STEM’s importance as a part of any kid’s education? Does STEM really matter? This is a big...
Bernoulli’s Principle Ping-Pong Ball Experiment For Kids
What can ping pong balls, straws and funnels teach kids about the reasons why planes and birds can fly? A lot, especially when they’re used as part of a Bernoulli Principle experiment! As with all children’s introductions to the science world, the Bernoulli Principle...
Balloon and Jar Air Pressure Experiment
Air pressure experiments for children are a fun way to introduce kids to a new scientific concept. Kids and adults alike have a blast with this balloon and jar air pressure experiment. The experiment shows children what happens when the air pressure inside a jar...
Tree Activities for Kids
There are over 60,000 species of trees, and trillions of them cover the planet. They take up miles of land because they play such a critical role on the earth. It’s no wonder so many kids develop an interest in learning about them. If you need help teaching your...
A Guide to Building Bridges With Kids
A child’s elementary school years are some of the most formative years of their life when it comes to brain development and education. This learning and growing happens inside and outside of a classroom. Finding fun, creative ways to incorporate science, technology,...
Our Philosophy: If it’s not fun, we’re not doing it!
Whether it’s an after-school club or summer STEM camp, Science Explorers can make science cool and exciting through our interactive, hands-on format.