A few hard kernels go into the popcorn maker. Moments later, you hear it: pop… pop… POP! Suddenly, those tiny kernels have become fluffy white popcorn. But why does popcorn pop? What makes it change so dramatically? The answer is hiding
A child’s brain absorbs information like a sponge. That’s why it is important that parents supply children with a wide range of experiences. Around 5-6 years old, kids are highly curious and imaginative. They seek challenges and new ideas. It
Lego has been around for over 87 years. It has drastically changed from simple square pieces to complex moving robots. Recently a program called MakerBrane has come to the market which allows your child to play with Lego on their
What Is Coding? Previously we talked about how beneficial Scratch can be in terms of introducing children to careers in animation. Scratch is a great beginner tool that could also lead to a future in coding. Coding is
Scratch is a great tool for learning the basics of animation. The software teaches users how to make short movies, music videos, and more through different techniques. It is a great introduction to animation as it gives children the opportunity
We are all providing home education as homeschoolers now. The COVID-19 crisis has turned teachers into virtual facilitators and parents into homeschoolers. Not since days before the one room school house have parents had to take such a pivotal and
We are so excited to launch Virtual STEM Camp this week! Your team at STEM Camp has pivoted quickly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to develop educational content that is consistent with our values of fun, yet educational
With yesterday’s announcement of Ontario schools being closed until May 4, 2020 in favour of a virtual learning model, it is of interest to see how virtual learning has been received so far in Ontario. A recent survey indicates that
