Category: STEM Resources
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My Current Top 7 Favorite Kid and Family Friendly STEM Shows

DISCLAIMER: I am an Amazon Associate and may earn from qualifying purchases made from the links in this post at no additional cost to you. Here’s a list of my favorite educational STEM shows that I watch or have watched with my kids (in no particular order): Brainchild on NetFlix: This…
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STEM Career Series Interviews: Chemical and Materials Engineer Gabi

Have you ever wondered what an engineer is or what they do? Meet my friend and former co-worker, Gabi Patrick. She is a Chemical and Materials Engineer and works as a New Material Technology Project Manager at Toyota Motor North America. I recently interviewed her for my blog. Here’s a glimpse into…
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It’s time to celebrate National Engineer’s Week or E-Week!

If you aren’t an engineer, you probably wouldn’t know that the 3rd week in February every year is known as “E-Week” or National Engineers Week. The celebration of E-Week began in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers. The purpose is to raise awareness to the contributions to society…
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Reading ‘STEMs’ Learning – Danica McKellar Book Review

DISCLAIMER: I am an Amazon Associate and may earn from qualifying purchases made from the links in this post at no additional cost to you. Who remembers Winnie Cooper from the show ‘The Wonder Years’? The actress, known as Danica McKellar, is now (among other roles) an acclaimed mathematics author.…
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Top 3 Preschool Math Books by Danica McKellar

DISCLAIMER: This site contains product affiliate links. I may receive a small commission if you click on or make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Photos of the books were borrowed from Amazon. In this post, you’ll read book reviews for 3 preschool math books! They are all written by…
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The Cincinnati Museum Center has re-opened!

After more than two years of the main building being closed to the public for historical restoration and preservation, it recently reopened (in November 2018) and I got my first glimpse inside over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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My Complete List of STEM Buys for Ages 0-12 (updated 11/28/2018)

DISCLAIMER: I am an Amazon Associate and may earn from qualifying purchases made from the links above at no additional cost to you. To help you through the holidays, I’ve listed out some of my favorite STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) buys for kids 12 and under. Books are…
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Do Not Lick This Book: A Fun Exploration for Kids

DISCLAIMER: This site contains product affiliate links. I may receive a small commission if you click on or make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Photos of the book cover was borrowed from Amazon. In this post, you’ll read my “Do not lick this book” book review. What are your…
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Reading ‘STEMs’ Learning – “Do not lick this book!” Book Review

Several weeks ago, I was browsing through a parenting magazine and I saw a book listed as one of the best picture books of the year. Since it seemed to be STEM based, of course, I had to check it out! “Do not lick this book!” is an extremely FUN,…
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Learning numbers and early math…

When I think of STEM fundamentals, counting and number recognition tops the list! Think about all the times you use numbers during the day. I can think of plenty – telling time, date, year, counting money, when cooking to measure ingredients or turn on my oven, while driving (i.e. speed…
