First up in our STEAM exploration series is SCIENCE! Throughout the season we’ll be investigating our way through each of the STEAM concepts. Specifically focusing on the positive ripple effect that happens when we actively engage with our children’s early STEAM learning. Dr. Ashie Bhandiwad is the founder and CEO of an experiential science education startup called STEMChef. The philosophy behind STEMChef is influenced by her own childhood science education, subsequent career in bioenergy, and especially through moments shared with her young daughter while preparing dinner.
Start pointing out and initiating science-based conversations during your family time together. Kids will start making connections between the concepts they’re learning in school and situations they come across every day. Developing that emotional connection results in stronger retention and deeper understanding throughout the rest of their education and even into their careers. At the end of the episode Dr. Bhandiwad guides us through a really delicious activity you and your family can try (and then snack on!) together.
KidsQuest is powered by STEAM learning! Check out our YouTube channel for more science-based activities to do with your family:
https://www.youtube.com/user/KidsQuestCM
If you’d like to explore the awesome online escape room experiences STEMChef has to offer, you can visit their website here:
For more information watch Dr. Bhandiwad’s TEDxSanFrancisco presentation, “Teaching Science Through Cooking to Kids”.
