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Help Your Kids Soar, Not Slide, This Summer. And Sphero 2.0 Giveaway!

June 5, 2014 By Kim
Tagged With: coding, family fun, gadgets, giveaway, robots, Round-up, special STEM day or week, technology

Sphero is a spherical robot that teaches coding. It's a cool gift for tweens and teens.

Sphero with charging base and ramps. I'm pleased to announce that I'm a Sphero Ambassador. This is a sponsored post as part of my work with the brand. This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to GR, entrant #42, chosen by random.org. The summer slide refers to academic skills that slip and dip over the summer when reading and writing take a backseat to swimming and s'mores. Some parents head off the dreaded slip in academic skills with ... [ Read More ]

More Great STEM Gifts for Kids

December 16, 2013 By Kim
Tagged With: family fun, gadgets, kit, product review, STEAM, STEM, STEM gifts

I think I've pointed out some pretty cool STEM gifts this year and in 2012. However, I've come across some other lists worth a look. Updated to add: here are exciting new STEM and Tech toys that made my 2014 list. More Great STEM Gifts for Tweens and Teens The folks at MAKE have a STEAM-y gift guide. Don't miss the Flipbookit and Skallops. NASA's Goddard Child Development Center has a guide to gifts with tips on finding toys that encourage ... [ Read More ]

Raising Kids Who Love Math #STEMchat and Giveaway Sponsored by Texas Instruments Educational Technology

September 16, 2012 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat, gadgets, giveaway, math

Texas Instruments, #STEMchat sponsor

STEMchat just keeps getting better! I'm thrilled that Thursday night's chat (9 PM Eastern, 8 Central, 6 Pacific) has a rock-star panel that includes parents @JeanneBernish- a "math-not" with a son who plans to major in math in college next fall and @MissLori- who puts on a brave face so her kids don't fear math.The panel will also feature teacher and online education resource extraordinaire @TeachMama and Kelly Kutach, a Texas Instruments ... [ Read More ]

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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