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STEM That Stays started as a way to show girls real possibilities for their future, not just tell them they can be anything they want.
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Smart Planter
Key Highlights
- Build & Learn: Kids build a real planter that uses a sensor and light to show when a plant needs water—turning everyday care into hands-on science.
- Create & Display: As moisture levels change, the planter glows different colors, helping kids understand how sensors, circuits, and nature work together. The planter stays in their room as décor, a responsibility, and a reminder of what they built and learned.
- Explore Careers: Each kit connects the build to real engineering careers, helping kids imagine what they could become.
Latest updates
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Update #5: Designing for Moms + Daughters (and Future Paths)
What we’re working on Designing the shared experience that connects building together with exploring future career paths. Why it matters This isn’t just about spending time together —…
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Update #4: What We’re Building First
What we’re working on Deciding which career paths and skills to introduce first through our earliest kits. Why it matters The first kits don’t just teach how to…
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Update #3 — The Big Idea: STEM That Stays
What we’re working on Clarifying what makes STEM That Stays fundamentally different from other STEM kits. Why it matters Most STEM kits focus on doing an activity. STEM…
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Update #2: The Problem With Most STEM Kits
What we’re working on Understanding why so many STEM kits don’t actually stick. Why it matters Most kits are fun for an afternoon—and forgotten by the next week.…
Latest from the Blog
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Why Kids Think STEM Is Difficult (And How Hands-On Learning Makes It Fun and Engaging)
How Do We Change the Perception That STEM Is “Too Hard”? Somewhere along the way, a lot of kids start to believe the same thing: STEM is hard.STEM…
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Why Hands-On STEM Learning Helps Kids Understand Faster and Remember Longer
The Moment Everything Changes in Learning There’s a moment you can actually see when it happens. It’s when a student stops asking:“Why do I need to know this?”…
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STEM Isn’t About Being Smart — It’s About Being Curious
For a long time, STEM has been framed as something only “smart kids” do.The kids who raise their hands first.The kids who finish worksheets the fastest.The kids who…
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What Makes a STEM Kit Actually Educational?
STEM kits are everywhere — on store shelves, in gift guides, and all over social media feeds. They promise to spark curiosity, build skills, and inspire the next…
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How Displaying Kids’ Projects Boosts Their Motivation to Learn STEM
If you’ve ever watched a child proudly show off something they made — a drawing, a Lego build, a poster, a craft — you already know the power…
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