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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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...

"Please mummy can we do a jigsaw?" How can I say no to that? Well quite easily it turns out when I'm trying to cook the dinner, put the wash

Problem-solving skills are crucial to prepare children for their futures, and they've also been shown to reduce depression and suicides.

In 1900, creative workers made up about 10% of the workforce. This figure is now closer to 30%. Educators agree that creativity, along...