4 Reasons Parents Love STEM as Much as Kids

The holidays have come and gone, and school is back in session. How can you help your children clear the fog after the long break and get a jump start as they head back to the classroom? An after-school STEM program!

A recent STEM Scouts blog post sites a study which found that children who are involved with after-school activities grow up to be happier, healthier, more productive adults. So of all the after-school programs available, why choose one related to science, technology, engineering, and math? Read on and discover the benefits your child can reap from adventures in STEM learning.

1. STEM Introduces Innovation

From design to problem solving, STEM teaches youth to channel their creativity into scientific advancement and beyond! After-school STEM programs challenge youth to merge creative vision with ingenuity, yielding mind-blowing results.

2. STEM Can Boost Confidence

Working on STEM projects requires thinking outside of the box, finding solutions to problems, and explaining your results. According to STEM Scouts, developing these communication and academic skills can lead to a major boost in confidence for youth.

3. STEM Provides a World of Understanding

Pursuing STEM interests helps children make the connection between what they learn in school and how it fits into their everyday lives. As explained in the original story, “spending time learning about the different STEM subjects encourages youth to explore the world around them.“

4. STEM Bolsters Academic Skills

STEM education programs such as STEM Scouts use exciting activities to engage youth in science, technology, engineering, and math, all while building on what they learn in class. STEM learning is so much fun, kids may not even realize they’re developing a passion for something that’s going to help them in school.

Do you have a precocious child with a proclivity for the sciences? Head to STEMscouts.org to check out the full article, then find a STEM Scouts lab near you.

Does your child participate in after-school programs? Share your experiences in the comments below!