Science is everywhere! You don’t need a lab coat, Bunsen burner, or microscope to study science. All you need are keen powers of observation and curiosity! And that’s where kids excel. Have fun with these five hands-on projects that encourage kids to dive deep into the science around them.
Make every day Earth Day! Have fun while kids learn how to be good stewards of our planet with some great Earth Day activities.
Studies have shown that kids can learn empathy and compassion through discussion and activities. Plus, talking openly about race is a way to dissolve boundaries and help kids understand current events. In today’s world, these are very important lessons! In this free ebook, you’ll find five activities along with essential questions and fascinating facts that help guide discussions on race relations.
We’re living in a pretty remarkable time, and students can gain a much deeper understanding of our world by studying the people, places, events, and attitudes that came before us. Check out the activities in this book for deep learning to start off the year!
We all know the feeling. A child or teenager asks a tough question, and not tough as in math tough—tough as in emotionally tough. And they’re looking up at you with questioning eyes and expecting an answer. Whether this happens in a classroom, library, or at the kitchen table, it’s a crucial moment that could make a huge difference in the life of a kid. Get some tips and hints on how to talk to kids about tough topics.
We’ve got a slew of STEAM activities and science ideas that are easy to do at home and can serve as the perfect bridge between restlessness and learning during the winter months.
You don’t need a fancy setup to engage in hands-on learning. The science activities in this free ebook are easy to set up and loads of fun.
We know that distance learning is hard, and we want to help. With this ebook, kids keep up with science class AND have fun! These projects use easy-to-find supplies that you likely already have in your house.
Right now is a terrific time to work on team building with kids! There are lots of games and puzzles to do with your new crop of students.
Summer is a great time to grab a blanket and head out to a dark spot to watch the stars! And if you’re lucky, you’ve got access to a telescope and can get an up-close view of the moon and many other celestial objects.
Every April, the world celebrates Earth Day with activities, concerts, tree-planting parties, clean-up events, and many different kinds of programs meant to engage people with the important work of the care and keeping of our planet.
The year 2020 has been a lesson in the power of young people to confront a social issue head-on and make their voices heard. We’ve seen walk-outs, demonstrations, marches, interviews, calls for action—teenagers are proving themselves a force to be reckoned with, and it’s an impressive sight, whether or not you agree with their politics.
Here at Nomad, STEM is often on our collective mind. Most of our books carry a STEM or STEAM designation on the back cover. For us, this means our books teach and encourage creative and critical thinking and problem solving.
