PBOinSTEM BLOG

Pulling Brilliance Out in STEM, or PBOinSTEM, is a blog designed for busy parents, educators and anyone else interested in helping children build the necessary foundation in STEM and 21st century skills. We share resources, activities and recommendations for practical ways you can turn everyday activities into learning opportunities.

Keeping Our Busy Family Organized: The Magic of Skylight Calendar

Cassandra Brentley

Mar 2
3 min

Keeping Our Busy Family Organized: The Magic of Skylight Calendar

Looking for a calendar tool to keep all of your family's activities organized in one place? Consider the Skylight Calendar...

5 MORE Reasons to Visit The National Aviary | Summer 2022

Cassandra Brentley

Jun 20, 2022
6 min

5 MORE Reasons to Visit The National Aviary | Summer 2022

You may recall last year I shared a post titled “5 Reasons to Visit The National Aviary this Summer with your Family.” Recently our...

3 Reasons to Buy a 3D Printer to Develop STEM Skills at Home | STEM Activities for Kids

Cassandra Brentley

Mar 25, 2022
4 min

3 Reasons to Buy a 3D Printer to Develop STEM Skills at Home | STEM Activities for Kids

Do you know what a 3D (three-dimensional) printer is? Chances are, if you're reading this, you at least have an idea. And if you don't...

5 Reasons to Visit the National Aviary this Summer with your Family

Cassandra Brentley

Jul 13, 2021
6 min

5 Reasons to Visit the National Aviary this Summer with your Family

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The National Aviary. As always, all opinions are my own. Are you looking for things to do in...

5 Tips for Planning a Trip to Kalahari Indoor Water Park in Sandusky, Ohio

Cassandra Brentley

Mar 12, 2021
5 min

5 Tips for Planning a Trip to Kalahari Indoor Water Park in Sandusky, Ohio

If you are planning a trip to an indoor water park for your family this year, you might be asking yourself, what is the best indoor water...

Is Among Us Safe to Play? | Four 21st Century Skills Your Child can Learn from the Game Among Us

Cassandra Brentley

Feb 15, 2021
3 min

Is Among Us Safe to Play? | Four 21st Century Skills Your Child can Learn from the Game Among Us

If your child is asking to play or is already playing Among Us, I highly recommend you play Among Us with them so that you can experience it

5 Educational Benefits of Magnetic Tiles for Toddlers

Cassandra Brentley

Jan 1, 2021
3 min

5 Educational Benefits of Magnetic Tiles for Toddlers

We recently gave our toddlers, Olivia and Braxton, ages 3 and 4, a set of Picasso magnetic tiles and they love them!

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