How Do I Teach My Child to Follow Instructions?
Simple Strategies to Build Listening Skills and Independence Following instructions is a key skill that helps children succeed at school, at home, ...
Top 10 Preschool STEM Activities You Can Do at Home
Introducing young girls to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) early builds confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking. You don’t n...
What to Give the Girl Who Wants to Be a Scientist
When a little girl dreams of being a scientist, it is more than just a passing interest. It is a window into how she sees the world, full of questi...
Why Representation Matters: The Power of STEM Dolls Like Astro the Astronaut® and Vera the Vet®
When young girls see themselves reflected in the stories, toys, and role models around them, it sends a powerful message: “You belong here. You ca...
How Surprise Powerz Dolls Teach STEM and SEL Together
When it comes to early childhood education, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) often takes the spotlight. But at Surprise Powerz, w...
Why STEM Education Should Start Before Kindergarten
When you think about STEM education—science, technology, engineering, and math—you might imagine high schoolers building robots or middle schooler...
Character Play Makes STEM Fun! (for preschool students and teachers)
Many preschool teachers experience anxiety when teaching STEM topics. According to Elisabeth J. McClure et al., “Many teachers experience anxiety...
Vera the Vet’s Favorite Zoos
Vera the Vet loves caring for creatures both big and small. Her neverending curiosity and passion for science help her provide patients with t...
Fighting Systemic Racism Against Black Girls in STEM
Racism is—and has been—a reality in the world today. It affects people of color, no matter their age or gender. In 2020, the fight for racial equ...
4 Key Problems Girls Face in STEM
Blog Post: 4 Key Problems Girls Face in STEM Have you ever wondered why there are imbalances in the representation of females and minorities in ST...
How Kindergarten Teachers Can Teach Girls to Love STEM
Young girls today are not encouraged to love STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and, as a result, many smart, creative students don’...
Top 5 STEM resources for Chicago pre-school girls
One of the best ways to inspire more women to engage in STEM is be encouraging girls to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activiti...
