Kids ask around 40,000 questions before age five. Then school starts and most stop. A scientist and classroom teacher explains what textbooks skip and how parents can keep the inquiry alive.
Most science activities teach children nothing. A scientist and classroom educator explains why making science 'fun' often removes the thinking, and what science activities that actually teach look like instead.
Many children's science books contain factual errors because they lack expert review. A scientist and educator explains how this happens and shares what parents can look for to find accurate books.
Teaching AP Physics changed what I believe children aged 8-12 can handle. A scientist explains why the conceptual gap starts in elementary school, not high school.
Most geology for kids starts with rocks and stops there. A working Engineering Geologist explains what that misses, why it matters, and what real earth science education looks like for curious kids aged 8 to 12.
Children ask harder science questions than their textbooks are willing to answer. A scientist and educator explains three questions kids ask at dinner that most adults cannot answer accurately — and what the real answers are.
Many children's science books simplify concepts to the point of getting them wrong. A scientist and educator explains what happens when age-appropriate becomes inaccurate, and what parents can look for instead.
Many children's science products prioritize entertainment over real understanding. A scientist and educator explains the hidden cost of 'edutainment' and what actually keeps kids aged 8–12 curious.