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    The Importance of Hands-On Learning in a Child's Education

    By Lydia Martin
    Aug 21 2020

    Hands-on learning has long been touted by parents and educators as a key factor in raising children who develop a lifelong love of learning and who perform better academically. But what exactly do we.

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    Technical Skills That Prepare Students for the Workforce of the Future

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 07 2019

    Why do we send our children to school? That might seem like a silly question, but it’s a worthwhile one to ask. At its heart, the answer to that question is: To prepare them for a happy and.

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    5 Kid- and Teen-Friendly Makerspaces in Philadelphia

    By Lydia Martin
    Sep 23 2019

    If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to help your child embrace hands-on learning and exploration, a makerspace offers you the opportunity to do just that.

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    How Parents Can Teach Children to Ask Meaningful Questions

    By Lydia Martin
    Dec 04 2018

    As virtually any parent will tell you, children, especially young children, love to ask questions. In fact, depending on the exact study that you cite, the average preschool-aged child will ask.

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    STEM in Early Childhood: How Parents Can Give Their Kids a Head Start

    By Lydia Martin
    Nov 30 2018

    Technology and science are inextricably connected to more and more of our lives. From cars to toasters, what used to be simple machines now contain computers. Everything is getting smarter and.

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    Teaching Creativity: How Parents Can Teach Their Children to Be Creative

    By Padraig Barry
    Aug 20 2018

    When it comes to modern education, a lot of emphasis tends to be put on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The reason why is clear: We live in a modern world, where technology.

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    3 Non-Academic Qualities the Maker Movement Can Nurture in Your Child

    By Lydia Martin
    Aug 06 2018

    When it comes to finding the right private or independent school for your child, you want to make sure that the school you choose is going to be the one that helps your child develop into the.

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    4 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child In a School with a Makerspace

    By Lydia Martin
    Jul 30 2018

    When you are looking for a private or independent school to enroll your child in, then you know there are a lot of factors to take into consideration before you make your final decision: What is the.

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    6 STEM Resources for Parents Who Want to Introduce Their Child to STEM

    By Lydia Martin
    Jul 23 2018

    If you were to ask parents or teachers today what subjects would most benefit their child in the long term, they’d probably say STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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    What is a Maker Education?

    By Lydia Martin
    Jul 17 2018

    If you’re a parent of an elementary or middle school student, then you’ve probably been hearing a lot of buzz around the “maker” philosophy the past few years. But what, exactly, is a maker? What is.

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