Parent Resource Page
Welcome to our Parent Resource Page, where you'll find a curated collection of approved STEM and coding websites to engage and inspire your child at home. These resources have been carefully selected by the educators at Brick Labs to ensure they are both educational and fun, providing a perfect blend of learning and creativity. Explore a variety of interactive websites, and tools designed to foster curiosity and support your child's learning journey.
Recommended Websites
PBS Parents
PBS Parents has various craft ideas, fun games, and printable activities such as "Create Your Own Nature Scavenger Hunt" or "Make a Bird Feeder from Toilet Paper Rolls.”
Science Buddies has a variety of hands-on STEM activities that range from simple experiments to more advanced projects. Many of these activities are designed for families to explore together.
The Kid Should See This • Smart videos for curious minds of all ages
The Kid Should See This has 100’s of STEM videos directed to youth categorized by topic. There is a video for every passion to keep your kids continuously engaged.
Exploratorium - Science Snacks
The Exploratorium’s Science Snacks are short, fun activities with instructions on how to make everyday science come to life. The activities are easy to do at home, and there are lots of ways to involve the entire family.
Tynker Hour of Code Free Activities
Tynker is a fun, intuitive suite of games that make it easy for kids to learn basic "computational thinking and programming skills." Their Hour of Code feature is a great starting point for jumping into all that the site has to offer. Plus, be sure to check out the Parents section for ideas and tips to get started.
Education.com has an abundance of resources but particularly a library of STEM games for kids that are organized by Grade. Gamify those tricky subjects at home!
DiscoverE provides family-friendly engineering activities, encouraging families to design, build, and create together. This resource is aimed at teaching foundational engineering concepts through fun projects.
Geocaching is a fantastic activity that can be considered a great STEM experience for families! It combines outdoor adventure with problem-solving, navigation, and teamwork.
WWF has an assortment of lab activities that will have your children practice investigation, modeling, data analysis, and design skills while learning more about animals and the natural world.
Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)
Experiencing and learning about nature can be challenging right now, so to help parents, NCC has compiled a list of learning resources. From games, to apps, to videos, we've gathered some fun and interactive resources to teach your child about the importance of nature in Ontario.