4 Ways to Spark Your Child’s Interest in STEM
We hear all the time that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is SO important. We know that our kids will have many more job opportunities if they follow a STEM career path. But did you also know that early exposure to STEM – even just basic concepts – is a major determining factor of career interest in STEM fields?
Kids who’ve had some exposure to STEM thinking are much more open to considering science and technology when they choose their classes in middle school and high school. And, interest and success in teen years is often what helps determine college/university majors and eventual career options.
But to most of us, STEM can seem pretty overwhelming. I mean, we aren’t all scientists and engineers, right? How can we expose our kids to STEM at home in these younger years?
Keep it simple.
Help kids see that science, technology, engineering and math are everywhere and they interact with it daily.
Here are a few simple ideas where intentional discussion of some STEM terms and concepts in regular activities and interactions can go a long way in helping kids realize how approachable STEM subjects can be!