STEM learning is a vital because it is part of every aspect of our lives. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By exposing kids to STEM, they will develop a skills that will help them pursue job in a STEM field. Starting STEM learning in early education is not only a great foundation for the student, but it also builds passion for STEM fields of study. Disclaimer: This post is in partnership with Nakturnal. All opinions are my own. As a homeschool mom I find it incredible easy to incorporate STEM learning. However, it can be integrated into any teaching program, or even every day life. Baking a cake, using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and technology are all for of STEM learning. It is all around us. STEM learning offers a wide range os career possibilities as well, such as; engineers, network systems and data communications analysts, home health aides, finance, scientists, physician assistants, skin care specialists, biochemists, athletic trainers, … [Read more...]
Let’s Make A Deal
It is the classic “if this then that” predicament. I find that each.and.every move this short “Hott” mama makes is a culmination of a deal of some sort between me and the kids. Do you find this to be true at your house? In order to achieve results, I feel like I am forced to beg, borrow, steel, and negotiate everything from teeth brushing, trips to the mall or Toys-R-Us, to simple homework. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? For Violet, who somehow manages to occupy a room resembling a tornado zone, we are constantly threatening that “if you don’t clean up that room, then you’re not going to gymnastics tonight!” Although this normally works, well… last night, it.did.not. Needless to say, she went to gymnastics and conveniently forgot to put her laundry away. At one point, I think we lost Levi in the mess. The ultimate con, Levi is the king of “Let’s Make a Deal”! After listening carefully to a conversation between Dan and me discussing the upcoming end of our cell phone contract, … [Read more...]
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