The importance of hands-on science learning
As a parent, you want what is best for your child. You want them to grow up and be successful in whatever they choose to do in life. And while you may not be able to control everything, there are some things you can do to help set your child up for success. One of those things is ensuring they get a quality education—including plenty of hands-on science learning.
Think back to when you were in school. Which classes did you like the most? Which did you find the most interesting? If you're like most people, chances are it was the classes where you got to do more than just sit and listen to a lecture. The same is true for kids today. They learn best when they're actively engaged in their education—which is why hands-on science learning is so important.
Let's face it: Kids are easily distracted. They have short attention spans and are constantly looking for new things to hold their interest. That's why it's so important to keep them engaged in their learning. And one of the best ways to do that is through hands-on science experiments or STEM engagement activities. These types of activities allow kids to get up and move around while they're learning—which helps them stay focused and retain more information. That is what STEM@Home was developed around. We believe that science education isn’t just reading from a book, it should be hands-on and tangible. That is why all of our boxes are centred around hands-on science practicals. The best way to learn about a concept is to see it with your own eyes, happening right in front of you. You could learn about bacteria grown or you could see bacteria, obtained from your own mouth, grow in front of you. You could learn about how much salt is in sea water or you could separate the water from the salt in front of you.
In addition, hands-on science experiments give kids the opportunity to explore their interests and apply what they're learning in a real-world setting. By doing this, they develop positive dispositions towards science and STEM in general—which can lead to them following STEM or science degrees at university and getting into STEM or science careers later on in life.
As a parent, you want what is best for your child—and part of that is giving them a quality education that includes plenty of hands-on science learning opportunities. These types of activities help keep kids engaged in their learning, allow them to explore their interests, and develop positive dispositions towards science and STEM in general. All of which can lead to them following STEM or science degrees at university and getting into STEM or science careers later on down the road.
