Inventors & Makers Blog

Some simple ideas to play, explore and learn outdoors over the summer, using things you'll already have around your house.

What is the reality of women and girls in STEM and why does it matter? Read for four tips to help girls stick with STEM

Take a look at some books to help children see diversity on the pages of books about STEM, a sector known for its lack of diversity.

Everyone knows a child obsessed with dinosaurs, but why do these obsessions start and what benefits do they bring?

Want to explore winter with some fun STEAM activities? These three free ideas keep little ones entertained in cold weather.

Want to personalise your Christmas gifts this year, or just be a bit more environmentally aware? We've found some great ideas for the kids.

Children in the early years love repetition. Repeating an activity or experience is what helps them learn and develop.

As the weather changes, here are some ideas to have some fun exploring the weather, while practicing some maths and science too.

What impact did pandemic school closures have on our children? And how can STEM and engineering activities at home help?

It's never too early to start engineering. With so little time spent on engineering in school, use these activities to get started at home.

It might seem like the school year is already crammed, but extracurricular activities can help your child, and you too!

Engaging children with science even before they start school has big benefits for their skills, their futures and the future of our world.

Once the sun comes out it's time to play outdoors. Here are some ideas to get playing outside and learn together at the same time.

Research has shown some fascinating ways that babies' and adults' brains connect during playtime together.

Here are my top five STEAM ideas on an egg theme to keep you busy over Easter.

Our children spend a lot of time playing, in fact it's the main way they learn. But how can we help their language development in this play?

Play forms the basis for children's learning in the early years. As an adult you can help by providing the time, the space and the resources

Whatever creative activity you're doing, try to let go of your own expectations of the outcome. It will benefit you and your child too!

So many adults say are bad at maths. But maths is becoming more important in the jobs of the future. Use these ideas to make maths fun.

I have to admit, when my children ask me a question and I don't know the answer I sometimes (a) brush off the question saying I don't...