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Back-to-School STEM Part 2: September #STEMchat Summary
The September #STEMchat sponsored by Texas Instruments was full of great ideas–too many for one post! I split the awesome in two. Part I covers transitioning back to school and loads helpful resources...
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When I’m Not Here, I’m There: Bedtime Math
Early last summer, I took on the role of managing editor of the new parent blog at Bedtime Math. It’s been an exciting position working with other bloggers I admire and creating a resource to help...
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Mesmerizing Math: A Book Review
Mesmerizing Math (affiliate link) by Jonathon Litton and illustrated by Thomas Flintham is a different kind of math book. It’s described by the author as a book of “incredible ideas plus interactive...
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Snow Day Fun for Curious Kids and Makers
We’re having yet another Snow Day Polar Vortex Day in Chicago and I’m seeing that we’re not alone. The writers of Bedtime Math have shared a lot of great winter activities on the blog and I wanted to...
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Kid’s Pavilion and More at the USA Science and Engineering Festival
This weekend! This weekend is the USA Science and Engineering Festival. So very much STEM awesomeness in one place! Sure, there’s a Chicago version and I’m certain it took a lot of work to plan it, but...
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Eat Your Math Homework: a Book Review
Of the four main areas in STEM, the M, or math, gets the worst rap. Why is that? We use math every day, but science, technology, and engineering seem to take center stage. Therefore, when I was offered...
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Use Sports to Build Math Skills
Is your child spending more time on the soccer field than in the classroom this summer? That can be a good thing. Summer sports provide compelling real-world opportunities for kids to apply and grow...
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Candy Construction Challenge
The Candy Construction Challenge is what one of my friends refers to as a snacktivity. Snacktivities combine the best of all worlds: playing, learning, and eating. The Candy Construction Challenge is...
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Save the Date for STEMchat with Texas Instruments!
Back to school, back to STEM. We’re going to be talking about both topics at the upcoming STEMchat with third time sponsor, Texas Instruments Education Technology! We’re going to talk STEM goals,...
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Build Your Brain with Keva’s New Game
I’m pleased to welcome Jessica and her kids back with another review. The Keva Brain Builders game was provided free of charge from the folks at Mindware, a fun source for brainy and creative toys....
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Make a Pi Day Necklace
Whether you’re literally outfitting a child or you want a few tchotchkes for a classroom of kiddos, Pi Day is mainstream enough that you can find everything from t-shirts, to temporary tattoos to Pi...
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When I’m Not Here, I’m There: Bedtime Math
Early last summer, I took on the role of managing editor of the new parent blog at Bedtime Math. It’s been an exciting position working with other bloggers I admire and creating a resource to help...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mesmerizing Math: A Book Review
Mesmerizing Math (affiliate link) by Jonathon Litton and illustrated by Thomas Flintham is a different kind of math book. It’s described by the author as a book of “incredible ideas plus interactive...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eat Your Math Homework: a Book Review
Of the four main areas in STEM, the M, or math, gets the worst rap. Why is that? We use math every day, but science, technology, and engineering seem to take center stage. Therefore, when I was offered...
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Use Sports to Build Math Skills
Is your child spending more time on the soccer field than in the classroom this summer? That can be a good thing. Summer sports provide compelling real-world opportunities for kids to apply and grow...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Candy Construction Challenge
The Candy Construction Challenge is what one of my friends refers to as a snacktivity. Snacktivities combine the best of all worlds: playing, learning, and eating. The Candy Construction Challenge is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Save the Date for STEMchat with Texas Instruments!
Back to school, back to STEM. We’re going to be talking about both topics at the upcoming STEMchat with third time sponsor, Texas Instruments Education Technology! We’re going to talk STEM goals,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Make a Pi Day Necklace
Whether you’re literally outfitting a child or you want a few tchotchkes for a classroom of kiddos, Pi Day is mainstream enough that you can find everything from t-shirts, to temporary tattoos to Pi...
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Fun Math Resources for Families: June #STEMchat Recap
Thanks to our fabulous panelists, sponsor Bedtime Math, and participants like you, we had a great June #STEMchat focused on recreational math, or fun math resources for families. Our lively crowd...
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The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth
I think I’ve mentioned that I’m the managing editor of the parent blog at Bedtime Math, a site that encourages an evening math problems (and other math fun) for kids ages 3-8. The Bedtime Math folks...
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