Math was never my favorite subject as a kid. But candy was always a hit. I loved trick or treating in costume, but I think I loved sorting and analyzing my Halloween candy almost as much as I loved eating it. Halloween was part of the early childhood experience that led me to a career in…
Holiday Stem Challenge: Building Pumpkin Platforms
The holidays are here and it’s always fun to play with edibles. My kids, like most, learn best when presented with hands on challenges. When the hands on STEM activities include giant marshmallows, their enthusiasm tends to triple. Thanks to Sylvan Learning’s Edge Program for sponsoring this post and activity! STEM refers to Science, Technology,…