Enrichment activities give kids a chance to explore the things that they’re interested in outside of school that may not be offered as a class. These are fun extracurricular activities with the sole purpose of enriching the lives of children and broadening their horizons. Before we get into the list of enrichment activities, we’ll briefly …
A little friendly math competition never hurts anyone, which is especially true for math. Children who participate in mathematics contests and competitions with other students their age can see some real benefits from their participation. Math contests reinforce the math knowledge participants have already accumulated, teach them to problem-solve faster, and enjoy the camaraderie of …
The benefits of art contests for a growing young mind are numerous. Young artists can see a rise in confidence, higher self-esteem, and greater stress tolerance when faced with challenges. Children can get in on the action of competition, honing skills, developing new relationships, and improving their craft. Finding art competitions is easier than ever …
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) has become a major focus in early education, high school, and college studies. However, there is an expanded version of this curriculum that also includes arts. STEAM, which stands for the same subjects but adds “art” in it incorporates soft skills into the hard sciences to create a more …
In the fast-paced, ever-changing digital landscape, children are exposed to dramatic increases in technological advancement. This begins as early as 2 years old when kids can play with tablets and continues all the way through their development. Educational institutions at every level have adapted to this changing landscape. The pivot to online learning came out …
There is no denying that careers in STEM-related fields are here to stay. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pave the way to our advancement into the future. The numbers simply don’t lie, and these statistics about STEM education and careers clearly show how lucrative these positions can be. However, they also show some other alarming …
Here’s what happens when someone asks me to share advice about her gifted kindergartner, a child who is not quite fitting in with his classmates. I can’t just share great tips, even though that would be a lot more friendly to search traffic. Here is some advice for parents who want their gifted kindergartener to succeed. Every choice …