Benefit of including art in traditional STEM education
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Art STEM BOX
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- $36.99
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- $36.99
'Through the window: views of Marc Chagall's Life and Art' is a beautiful biography of Marc Chagall, a prominent artist celebrated by art lovers all over the world. The book will inspire young artists about the importance of self-expression through art, and showcases that anything is possible if we dare to just dream a little!
This box also includes 3 STEAM learning kits where kiddos will have an opportunity to learn about different art forms. They will make Stained Glass Art, Mosaic Art and Abstract Art inspired by Marc Chagall.
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS AWESOMELY FUN AND ENGAGING ART BOX ...
+ Stained Glass Window Art - Marc Chagall was known for making beautiful and thought-provoking stained-glass windows! Kiddos will learn the meaning behind Stained-Glass art and will have the opportunity to have some fun with stained-glass art inspired by Marc Chagall.
+ Mosaic Art STEAM kit - Kiddos get to be creative and learn how to make their own mosaic art masterpiece!
+ Abstract Art: What is Abstract art? What is the purpose of Abstract art? Kiddos get to learn about Abstract Art and build an Abstract sculpture.
+ The perfect gift for little Artists: Hardcover children’s book, kid-friendly learning manuals, instruction manual, 3 STEAM learning kits, fascinating keepsakes, and much more.
Space Edition: Moon Phase Box
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- $36.99
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- $36.99
Discover the book, ‘Moon: A Peek-Through Picture book by children’s written by Britta Teckentrup. Young minds will be introduced to the concept of the Lunar Cycle and will learn about the different phases of the moon. How do different animals react to moonlight? How do the phases of the moon affect the tides? Why does the moon look different every night? The box includes 2 DIY STEAM activity kits. Kids make a Lunar calendar with different phases of the moon and also make a beautiful Moon Mobile which can be used to decorate their room. Young stargazers are sure to be engaged with this unique box. The goal is to teach little ones about the moon and its different phases. Hours of fun and learning with Storybook Science.
+HANDS-ON LEARNING: Focus on the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in STEAM education with this fascinating space activity box.
+READ AND LEARN: Learn all about the unique 8 moon phases and how it affects the earth with the magical book titled ‘Moon: A Peek-Through Picture book’ by children’s book author Britta Teckentrup.
+MAKE A LUNAR CALENDAR: have a blast while making a Lunar Cycle calendar using model magic clay.
+CONSTRUCT A MOON MOBILE: Introduce engineering to young innovators as they paint and build a moon mobile made up of different phases of the moon.
+WHAT’S INCLUDED: Hardcover children’s book, kid-friendly teaching resources, easy to follow instruction manuals, 2 GLOW-IN-THE-DARK moon phase cutouts, 2 STEAM learning kits with all materials included, enchanting keepsakes, and much more.
Pets Box
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- $36.99
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- $36.99
The theme of this box is ‘Pets’. Learn all the wacky and funny things our pets do in '50 wacky things Pets Do' by Heidi Fiedler and wonderfully illustrated by Marta Sorte. Curious pet owners also get a glimpse into what causes certain behavior in pets and how to best care for them. Why is your bird grinding its beak? Or why is your dog chasing its tail? This box is action-packed with a children’s book, and 2 STEAM activities. Kiddos make a 'fish tank bank' and find out what chameleons eat all while having fun designing their own game.
+ HANDS-ON LEARNING: This box combines STEAM education and literacy and is perfect for art lovers.
+ READ AND LEARN: Young readers find out fascinating facts about their favorite pets. This month's book makes a useful resource for pet owners and animal lovers!
+ THE FISH TANK BANK: Build and design a wonderful aquarium that also serves as a mini bank
+ CRAFTY CHAMELEONS: Have fun making crafty chameleons and all while playing an exciting game
+ WHAT’S INCLUDED: Hardcover children’s book, kid-friendly teaching resources, easy to follow instruction manuals, 2 STEAM learning kits with all materials included, fun keepsakes, and much more.
The Birthday Box - Special Edition
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- $36.99
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- $36.99
Celebrate your special day with us! The Birthday Box makes the perfect gift for your little one.
The special edition Birthday Box includes an adorable book titled 'Cake' by children's book author Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. 'Cake' has been invited to his very first birthday party and he wants to dress up. He goes to town to find the perfect outfit for this special occasion. Excited and all dressed up Cake arrives at the party only to realize that maybe this isn't an event he wants to be invited to! This book is wonderfully illustrated and will leave you laughing at every turn. Young bakers will also make a real birthday cake and celebrate their special day with loves ones.
The Birthday Box also includes 2 STEAM learning kits, a bonus birthday card recipe, designed and inspired by the book 'Cake'. All supplies included.
+ Make an exciting Birthday Cake: Young bakers will make a faux cake and decorate it with confetti and buttercream slime.
+ Make Confetti Slime: Make Confetti Slime and learn the exciting science behind Slime.
+ Bake your own Cake: This box includes a special cake recipe that you will make with your little baker! So put on your chef hats and get ready to make a delicious Birthday Cake!
+ WHAT’S INSIDE: Hardcover children’s book, kid-friendly learning manual, instruction manual, 2 STEAM learning kits, 1 Cake recipe, fascinating keepsakes, and much more.
Best Art Kits for Kids
Encourage critical development, problem solving and hands-on learning with Banyan Tree Kidz’ best art kit for kids.
Banyan Tree Kidz’s art kits invite young artists to express themselves and follow their natural curiosity. The arts in STEAM education are a combination of physical arts, history, social science, fine arts, contemporary arts and music. Educators finally understand that the marriage of arts with humanities leads to enhanced skills in adaptability, productivity and innovation. These skills are essential in leading a successful personal life and an enriched career.
Arts as part of STEAM education are vital to harness the full potential of other core STEM subjects. Arts allow children to develop social, mental and emotional skills, which are important to expand a child’s ability to interact with their surroundings. Most importantly, art allows and encourages self-expression and originality. Arts makes the STEM topics more enjoyable and leads to thought provoking problem-solving and wonderful innovations.
STEAM education has proven benefits such as enhanced visual learning, fine motor skills, confidence, better decision-making skills and improved academic performance.
Benefits of Arts in STEM education:
Enhanced fine motor skills: Children who take part in music classes or spend time crafting and drawing at an early age have better hand-eye coordination and better control over their movements which is essential for several technologically advanced jobs such as robotics, surgeons, and mechanical engineers.
Enhanced Decision Making skills: Freedom of self-expression and creative autonomy allows for confidence, and improved problem solving.
Visual learning: Visual arts combined with science activities and STEM projects helps children absorb information in a different manner. It not only makes learning more engaging, interactive and fun but also enhances observational skills and the ability to view things outside of the box. Drawing activities help children learn faster and more effectively. Artists, architects, engineers, photographers all require the skill of spatial intelligence.
Creativity: Creativity is essential for technological advancement especially in this rapidly changing digital landscape.
Learning through play: Arts in STEAM education makes learning engaging and increases the attention span of children. When children enjoy the projects that they do, they are inclined to retain the information effectively.
Combining arts and science ignites imaginative thinking and analytical thinking. These skills are important for success in and out of the workforce.
10 Ways parents and educators can encourage the love of arts at an early age.
1. Explore Art as a family2. Visit Museums, galleries’ and art exhibitions
3. Reduce your child’s screen-time learning and focus on hands-on play
4. Have an open and well-lit space for creating
5. Have craft supplies that are easily accessible and within each reach
6. Keep the art supplies fresh and continue to refill them often
7. Plan art and craft activities together ahead of time
8. Plan the art activities around their current interests
9. Invite friends and plan weekly art-play dates
10. Praise their creations for positive reinforcement