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Six Reasons to Encourage Making & Tinkering by Ruth Spiro

A maker mindset is also a growth mindset. In both, it’s not a matter of what you know, but having a willingness to explore new things, take risks, and view mistakes as learning experiences. Not knowing how or why something works is the perfect reason to jump in and figure it out! The exciting thing… Read more »

Science for Babies?

Why it’s important for parents and educators to encourage babies’ natural curiosity, right from the start Among the many hot topics in education today, “STEM” seems to be leading the pack. Incorporating more Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) into school curriculum has been recognized as a priority, and that’s great. But many professionals believe… Read more »