{"id":43814,"date":"2023-08-26T15:08:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T19:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/?p=43814"},"modified":"2025-08-08T15:23:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:23:41","slug":"4-ultimate-tips-to-stay-involved-in-your-childs-stem-learning-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2023\/08\/4-ultimate-tips-to-stay-involved-in-your-childs-stem-learning-today\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ultimate Tips to Stay Involved in Your Child&#8217;s STEM Learning Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_43815\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43815\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-43815\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"749\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-scaled-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/34240640510_9f3e367d70_o-scaled.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a parent, seeing your child\u2019s passion and excitement about learning is one of your greatest joys. Many students today are interested in and seemingly dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math. As a parent who understands the value of education, their love for STEM is something to encourage. But concurrently, it can be challenging to keep up with it. Something your child might know, like the back of their hand, might be difficult for you to understand. You want to stay involved in your child&#8217;s STEM learning and help them, but how?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The good news is you do not have to be an expert in STEM to stay current in your child\u2019s STEM learning. Here are <strong>five ultimate tips to stay involved in your child&#8217;s STEM learning today<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Help with Homework\/Inquire about it.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even if your child&#8217;s schoolwork only requires a little hands-on assistance, setting aside time to ask them if they need help will go a long way. You can also ask questions about the work, such as what it\u2019s about, the purpose of the assignment, and their thoughts. In the future, when they need help, they\u2019ll feel more comfortable reaching out to you. This communication and relationship will allow you to learn about your child\u2019s academic status and the content of their education. This kind of collaboration could make them more open to asking for assistance and questions and sharing information about their educational lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stay in touch with educators.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Having a clear avenue of communication with your kids\u2019 teachers is essential. Students might be unwilling or unable to explain what is happening in the classroom adequately. While this applies to any subject, it is crucial in STEM, with its high expectations and opportunities. Find out the email addresses of all your child\u2019s STEM-related teachers and ask them for their thoughts, advice on your child&#8217;s progress, and how they could improve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read up on STEM yourself.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> If your child truly has an interest in STEM, and you want to stay on top of what they are learning, one of the best things you can do is learn about STEM yourself! It isn&#8217;t easy initially, but you can discuss it with your child if you need help understanding something. It will mean a lot to them that you are expressing an interest in one of their passions; if done right, it won&#8217;t seem intrusive or heavy-handed. This involvement will also make helping them and communicating with their teachers smoother and easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Give your child space.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Above all else, it&#8217;s important not to hover over your child regarding their STEM education. They will appreciate having the time and space to solve problems and learn independently, and it&#8217;s healthier, too. Both you and your child will have lots of work to do throughout their young life and education. But, you do not always have to do it together. Use your judgment to determine the right time and place to get involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The National STEM Honor Society is a group that aims to inspire a lifelong love of science, technology, engineering, and math for students of all ages. Not only is starting a chapter an excellent way to have colleges notice one\u2019s commitment and resourcefulness, but it&#8217;s also a perfect way to forge connections with like-minded individuals who can help you throughout your career. In today\u2019s world, STEM educators and parents should foster interest in science, and this is a perfect opportunity to do so.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/chapter-handbook\/#:~:text=National%20STEM%20Honor%20Society%E2%84%A2%20Chapters%20can%20only%20be%20started,require%20student%20member%20membership%20fees).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider starting an NSTEM chapter at your school.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>By Caleb Taran<\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do you want more resources on the topic of <strong>tips to stay involved in your child\u2019s STEM learning<\/strong>? NSTEM\u2019s vast resources database provides thousands of searchable STEM resources by category, school level, and state. This comprehensive library includes info on enrichment activities, curricula, internships, scholarships, and more.<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/resource-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Check out a free sampling here<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Or get an\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NSTEM membership<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0today to unlock the complete list.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In middle school, students are transformed, entering as children and emerging as young adults. Project-based learning enrichment helps students connect the dots between STEM and real life, making math and science relevant for them and keeping them engaged and interested. With a meaningful middle school experience, students are far more likely to focus on STEM disciplines in high school and beyond. To start your 6-8 middle school chapter of the National STEM Honor Society,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">click here.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, seeing your child\u2019s passion and excitement about learning is one of your greatest joys. Many students today are interested in and seemingly dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math. As a parent who understands the value of education, their love for STEM is something to encourage. 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