Review Score: 9/10 Unlock the mystery behind incredible inventions with simple words. Randall Munroe presents complicated machines and engineering concepts with simple words and fun graphics to help explain how things work and foster curiosity in young engineers. Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words… Read More »Thing Explainer – Complicated Stuff in Simple Words Book Review
Do yourself and your kids a favor and purchase a set of magnetic tiles. You can teach your children both math and engineering. You can build from instructions, build with a final image in mind, or have your children create instructions for building towers. You… Read More »Magnetic Tiles have infinite teaching moments
Every parent knows the struggle of getting their child excited about learning. Traditional methods of teaching can often be monotonous and uninteresting, leading to disengagement and a lack of enthusiasm. However, there is a simple and effective way to overcome this challenge: incorporating elements of… Read More »Engaging Your Child’s Favorite Characters to Make Learning Fun
I strongly urge all parents to read Richard Feynman’s book “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!” as it emphasizes the importance of having a deep understanding of how things work rather than just memorization. The book provides examples of what it means to have an engineering… Read More »Read this Book to Develop the Engineering Mind
Garage sales or thrift stores (i.e. Goodwill) have many different electronics, gadgets, tools, and toys that are fairly cheap which are great for breaking apart. Your junk drawer or closet may also be the perfect bargain bin. These places and stores are the starting point… Read More »Garage sales and thrift stores: learn how things work
Don’t hesitate to purchase blocks for your kids. It’s no secret that kids love to build with blocks. But did you know that there are actual benefits to your child playing with blocks? Building with blocks helps develop fine motor skills, problem solving ability, and… Read More »Why it is important for kids to play with blocks