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Meccano 25-in-1 motorized supercar, assembled

September 19, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments educational toys, LEGO, STEM, technology for kids, toy cars, toys

Building toys

For the last few months we’ve been trying out building toys that take several hours to construct, use complex skills, and rely on visual instructions as well as written ones. Here’s how our experiences went.

Dr Jonathan Aitken after the lecture at King's School in Macclesfield, 2023

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April 30, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Macclesfield, STEM, The King’s School

A Glimpse of Tomorrow’s World of Robotics and AI

The King’s School’s young engineers got a glimpse of tomorrow’s world of robotics and AI, when expert Dr Jonathan Aitken gave a talk on the next industrial revolution.

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April 5, 2023 Mums&Dads 7 Comments holiday clubs and camps, SciTech, STEM, Wythenshawe

SciTech Reboot

After a three-year pause, SciTech is resuming its adventure, under new management but with the same approach: “to understand science you have to do it!”

Stargazing | Photo by Yuting Gao, pexels 1567069

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February 20, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments stargazing, STEM

Free Half Term Activity: Stargaze at the New Moon Tonight!

New to stargazing? Wheelwrights, a holiday property managers in the Lake District, based in Elterwater, have put together a beginner’s guide on viewing the stars. They also list the best spots in the Lake District to stargaze this half term, and where to stay nearby.

Curious Investigators credit Grant Archer_1

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February 18, 2022 Sara Teiger 1 Comment Manchester, shows, STEM, Z-arts

Full STEM Ahead. Re-engineered Zoom production is coming to Manchester

Curious Investigators, a lockdown smash hit that turned hundreds of girls on to science and technology, has been totally re-engineered for a theatre audience and is coming to Manchester on Saturday 26 February.

Meteor Shower Photo by hari-nandakumarl on Unsplash

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July 30, 2021 Paul Wojnicki 10 Comments outdoor activities, stargazing, STEM

Perseid Meteor Shower 2021: Wish Upon a Star

Perseids are an annual meteor shower caused by debris left from a comet. Each year, Earth passes through this debris between mid-July and late August. That is the time to see the magical shooting stars.

girl showing a base from John John Adams' Hot Wires kit

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May 1, 2021 Paul Wojnicki 23 Comments educational toys, STEM, technology for kids

Hot Wires Electronics Kit for Young Kids

If you’re keen to show kids how amazing physics can be, try the John Adams Hot Wires electronic kit. This educational game offers a lot of fun and plenty of opportunities to do a bit of hands-on teaching.

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April 1, 2021 Paul Wojnicki 22 Comments outdoor activities, STEM, Stomp Rocket, toys

Flying to the Sky with Stomp Rocket® Stunt Planes

With two weeks of Easter holiday upon us, parents are once again considering how to entertain their kids. STEM-friendly Stomp Rocket offers a lot of fun with some introduction to the basics of physics.

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August 15, 2020 Mums&Dads 19 Comments outdoor activities, STEM, Stomp Rocket, toys

STEM the Summer with Stomp Rocket®, the Ultimate Gifts for Kids

Brief highlight of Stomp Rocket® outdoor toy rocket and planes range. All products are portable, fast, easy to assemble, with no batteries required. . . Win Stomp Rocket Original (£12.99 SRP)

A child reading The Adventures of Lillicorn in WooWoo Land

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June 8, 2020 Mums&Dads 8 Comments books, STEM

The Adventures of Lillicorn in WooWoo Land – a Book from QuestFriendz

This month sees the launch of Lillicorn, a new learning project and picture book series created by educational learning company QuestFriendz and specially designed to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) skills in young children.

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May 20, 2020 Mums&Dads 13 Comments colouring pages, STEM

Lillicorn Project by QuestFriendz

STEM educational company is launching Lillicorn, a new learning project and picture book series designed to promote STEM skills in young children through puzzles, play and fun.