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Kiddie Academy inspires young innovators with STEM events
Families nationwide invited to participate in free, interactive learning experience BALTIMORE, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care franchise locations nationwide will host “STEM Adventures,” a free hands-on community event designed to show children that science, technology, engineering and math are not just school subjects — they are tools for discovery. Held at participating Academies on select weekends in March, April and May, STEM Adventures transforms the classroom into exploration stations where children ages 2 to 12 can build, experiment and problem solve through age-appropriate challenges. “STEM learning doesn’t start in a textbook, but with curiosity,” said Joy Turner, vice president of education at Kiddie Academy. “When young children are encouraged to…
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Full STEAM Ahead! WonderWorks Branson Brings Science to Life for National STEM Day
BRANSON, Mo. – (October 27, 2025) – Science-loving families and individuals will not want to miss celebrating National STEM Day at WonderWorks Branson on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The day will be full of fun educational activities, with something of interest for everyone. Catch special experiments and demonstrations at select times throughout the day, which are included with a standard admission ticket. This is an excellent time for everyone to learn science in an interactive and memorable way. “Take your weekend to the next level at WonderWorks’ STEM Day celebration! We’re breaking out our lab coats and leading several exciting science experiments throughout the day,” said Tim Church, education sales manager…
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Why Storytelling Helps Parents Make Math and Science Feel Fun, Not Intimidating
Guest post by Matt Newnham, creator of Space Ranger Fred There’s nothing quite like watching your child light up when something clicks — when they figure out how a puzzle works or realise they’ve solved a tricky question on their own. But for many parents, especially when it comes to math and science, helping kids reach that moment of joy can feel more like a struggle than an adventure. I get it. Numbers and formulas, scientific theories and vocabulary, it can all seem overwhelming. And when kids say things like, “I’m just not good at math,” or “Science is boring,” it’s hard to know how to respond. That’s why I…
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