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As an engineer I tend to observe and reflect on many things. Playing with my daughters I have noticed a few attitudes I embrace that transform our play into a STEM learning experience. A mindset I want to share with you.

What you can do as a parent to boost learning:

I TALK out loud and try not to oversimplify. I give them tools to communicate and express ideas. The more rich their vocabulary is, the more detailed their world becomes. And I am mindful of my language because I am aware that…

I MODEL and my attitudes become theirs. So I model excitement for learning and wanting to find solutions, I make mistakes so they can see that they are just part of learning. And I understand that they have a leading role in their learning so…

I MIRROR their curiosity and wonder, their excitement when discovering new things and I slow down and let them set the pace because it is important that..

I GIVE THEM TIME to figure things out by themselves because that is when learning truly sticks. And in the meantime…

I OBSERVE , watch how they approach challenges, what they are interested in. This helps me tailor future activities and hit the challenge sweet spot. And if they ask for help..

I WONDER OUT LOUD. I avoid giving direct answers but rather wonder about different possibilities and ask for their opinion because…

I am a TEAM PLAYER and not the know-it-all parent. Because of this I can enjoy the moment and…

I have fun and we EXPLORE TOGETHER , setting a positive foundation for future STEM learning.