The best science kits for kids pique your child's curiosity and are a hands-on way to learn about STEM subjects. From space kits to robots, see our favorites.

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

Gift-giving season is upon us once again! And if you’re not sure what to get the kids in your life, we’re here to help. Many new STEM books for kids and young adults came out this year, and we asked a ...

STEM toys are a fantastic way to combine fun and learning, sparking curiosity and creativity in children of all ages. Whether shopping for science gifts for kids or searching for activities that ...

For sound, think of it as the number of times a sound wave is able to repeat itself in one second. Brain studies, often conducted via electroencephalography (EEG), show that the brain is able to ...

This article was originally published with the title “Language Affects Kids’ Interest in Science” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 333 No. 1 (July/August 2025), p. 95 ...

She worries the focus on the Science of reading goes too far, that it takes the fun out of reading. "Teaching children to read is not just a science, it's also an art," Morgan said.

When choosing the best 3D printers for kids, we evaluated more than 15 printer brands and over 40 models of printers. We looked at performance, price, safety features, customer reviews, built-in ...

Now, as schools look to address low reading scores, phonics and other elements of the science of reading are getting fresh attention, fueled in part by a series of stories and podcasts by APM Reports.

Fed up parents, civil rights activists, newly awakened educators and lawmakers are crusading for “the science of reading.” Can they get results? Most children need systematic, sound-it-out ...