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Have you ever been intimidated by your kid’s math homework? Well, you’re not alone. For a lot of grownups, STEAM subjects aren’t exactly front of mind, and that’s okay! You don’t have to remember how to do long division to help your kid get excited about STEAM. The <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/">KiwiCo</a> team is made up of all kinds of experts—from engineers to artists—and it’s their job to make STEAM-learning fun and accessible for you and your kids. They design hands-on projects that inspire exploration and discovery for kids of all ages. We asked a few of our stellar product designers to share their STEAM superpowers and secrets to help set you up for success!

Expert Tips for Making STEAM-Learning Fun for Kids (and Grownups)

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Have you ever been intimidated by your kid’s math homework? Well, you’re not alone. For a lot of grownups, STEAM subjects aren’t exactly front of mind, and that’s okay! You don’t have to remember how to do long division to help your kid get excited about STEAM. The KiwiCo team is made up of all kinds of experts—from engineers to artists—and it’s their job to make STEAM-learning fun and accessible for you and your kids. They design hands-on projects that inspire exploration and discovery for kids of all ages. We asked a few of our stellar product designers to share their STEAM superpowers and secrets to help set you up for success!

3 Tips for Building Your Kid's Kitchen Confidence

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Halloween

Halloween crafts

costumes

pretend play

Get hands-on this Halloween by inspiring the little ones in your life to craft their own costumes (with a little help from grown-ups, of course)! From snails to superheroes, these simple DIY costumes are as fun to wear as they are to make.

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Get hands-on this Halloween by inspiring the little ones in your life to craft their own costumes (with a little help from grown-ups, of course)!  From snails to  superheroes, these simple DIY costumes are as fun to wear as they are to make.

6 Halloween Costumes Kids Can Make

Halloween decorations

Get hands-on this Halloween with these spooky crafts and science experiments! From dancing ghosts to puking pumpkins, these projects are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit. Try them out... if you dare!

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Get hands-on this Halloween with these spooky crafts and science experiments! From dancing ghosts to puking pumpkins, these projects are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit. Try them out... if you dare!

15 Activities to Kickstart Halloween

One of my greatest hopes is for my children to grow up to be confident — in themselves, in their capabilities, and in their beliefs.
As the founder of KiwiCo, I’m often asked about the inspiration behind the company. Much of the inspiration comes down to confidence. At KiwiCo, we intentionally design fun, enriching, hands-on activities that engage kids and help them build their creative confidence. We believe that this confidence helps kids think big and act like creators and producers instead of just consumers. Kids with creative confidence don’t assume one “right way” to build with LEGOs, paint a picture, or solve a problem. Their unique way is the right way! We celebrate tinkering, experimentation, and a diversity of outcomes. At the end of the day, our vision is to equip kids with the confidence and curiosity to tackle problems where there is no one right answer. The world is complex, and the jobs of the future aren’t necessarily the ones that we see right now. Cathy N. Davidson, co-director of the annual MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competitions, notes that 65 percent of today’s grade-school kids may end up doing work that hasn’t been invented yet. We are going to need a lot of creative, confident problem-solvers to develop solutions that address the issues and opportunities of tomorrow. At home, my husband and I often think about how to foster an inner confidence and sense of self in our three children. We have a strong belief that this is critical to help them tackle challenges (at school, on the soccer field, at home, or in life!) with tenacity and persistence. We expect them to give their best selves, to engage deeply, and to make things happen. While this is definitely a work in progress, here are eight ideas that we’ve come to appreciate on our parenting journey.

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One of my greatest hopes is for my children to grow up to be confident — in themselves, in their capabilities, and in their beliefs.

8 Ways to Raise Confident Kids

book list

With all that’s going on in the world, it isn’t an easy time to be a parent — wondering how exactly we explain it all and lead by example. Books are windows into different perspectives and experiences. They can help kids (and adults) develop curiosity, empathy, and courage. We collected a list of books that exemplify KiwiCo’s mission to inspire kids to channel creativity, celebrate inclusion, and embody resilience so that they can build a better tomorrow.&nbsp;

30 Children’s Books That Inspire Creativity, Inclusion & Resilience

Book List

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With all that’s going on in the world, it isn’t an easy time to be a parent — wondering how exactly we explain it all and lead by example. Books are windows into different perspectives and experiences. They can help kids (and adults) develop curiosity, empathy, and courage. We collected a list of books that exemplify KiwiCo’s mission to inspire kids to channel creativity, celebrate inclusion, and embody resilience so that they can build a better tomorrow.&nbsp;

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Mother’s Day gifts

handmade gifts

arts & crafts

craft

There are few things grandparents appreciate more than a handmade gift from the littles they love. This grandparent’s day, let all the grandparents and/or special seniors in your life know how much you care with these do-it-yourself gifts.

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There are few things grandparents appreciate more than a handmade gift from the littles they love. This grandparent’s day, let all the grandparents and/or special seniors in your life know how much you care with these do-it-yourself gifts.

5 Handmade Gifts for Grandparents

birthday

birthday party activities

birthday party decorations

birthday party crafts

birthday party games

We all want birthday parties to be magical and memorable, but it can be hard to know where to start. Make sure to celebrate your little one’s next trip around the sun in style with this list of tips & tricks.

Want To Throw the Best Birthday Party? Here’s How!

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We all want birthday parties to be magical and memorable, but it can be hard to know where to start. Make sure to celebrate your little one’s next trip around the sun in style with this list of tips & tricks.

kiwico news

One of my kids’ favorite plush toys is a stuffed kiwi that my husband and I had picked up from New Zealand years ago. As we were running through potential names, it struck me that Kiwi (as he’s called) would make the perfect mascot for our company.

KiwiCo News

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One of my kids’ favorite plush toys is a stuffed kiwi that my husband and I had picked up from New Zealand years ago. As we were running through potential names, it struck me that Kiwi (as he’s called) would make the perfect mascot for our company.

Why the name “Kiwi Crate?”

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We know first hand that the first months (and years) of your child’s life can be often busy, sometimes confusing, and seemingly never-endingly sleep deprived. That’s why we developed <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/panda" target="_blank">Panda Crate</a>, a subscription that provides you with boxes of specially designed research-backed, developmentally-appropriate products and activities to nourish your little one’s brain during those critical first two years. We think there are countless benefits of a Panda Crate subscription, but here are the top five!

5 Benefits of a Panda Crate Subscription for Your Baby

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We know first hand that the first months (and years) of your child’s life can be often busy, sometimes confusing, and seemingly never-endingly sleep deprived. That’s why we developed Panda Crate, a subscription that provides you with boxes of specially designed research-backed, developmentally-appropriate products and activities to nourish your little one’s brain during those critical first two years. We think there are countless benefits of a Panda Crate subscription, but here are the top five!

STEM

back to school

<h2>What is STEAM? </h2>
STEM education has been around since the 1990s. The acronym represents four specific disciplines — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — and was introduced with a goal to help children develop skills required for a 21st-century workforce. More recently, art was added to the acronym, turning STEM into STEAM!

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5 Benefits of STEAM Education

activities at home

nature

<h2>Wild Animal Live Cameras</h2>
Discover what life is like for majestic wild animals with these awesome live camera feeds! 
Interested in learning more about awesome animals all around the world? Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/atlas">Atlas Crate&nbsp;</a>(ages 6-11), our monthly geography box that gives kids hands-on experiences with unfamiliar lands, people, and animals!

Live Animal Cameras to Watch at Home | Animal-friendly Feeds

Activities at Home

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We all want our kids’ birthdays to be magical and memorable, but let’s face it, planning a party for your child can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. There’s the sending of invitations, collecting supplies, searching for fun activities, and do we even have to mention the making of goodie bags? Oof. Well, some parents in our KiwiCo Community have shared how they managed to combine all their birthday party needs in one place — or rather, one crate!

How to Throw an Awesome Birthday Party with KiwiCo

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We all want our kids’ birthdays to be magical and memorable, but let’s face it, planning a party for your child can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. There’s the sending of invitations, collecting supplies, searching for fun activities, and do we even have to mention the making of goodie bags? Oof. Well, some parents in our KiwiCo Community have shared how they managed to combine all their birthday party needs in one place — or rather, one crate!

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everyday materials

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outdoor experiments

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Summer has arrived, and with it comes a lot of downtime. So we created <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/camp">Camp KiwiCo</a> to fill your kids’ free time with awesome activities and exciting experiments all summer long!

15 Activities to Fill Summer Downtime with Discovery

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Summer has arrived, and with it comes a lot of downtime. So we created Camp KiwiCo to fill your kids’ free time with awesome activities and exciting experiments all summer long!

Kids are often asked what they want to be when they grow up, so we created a hands-on experience to explore cool careers in STEM! The goal of KiwiCo’s Professions Starter Kits is to connect kids to real-life jobs and people using STEM skills to solve real problems and make new discoveries.<img data-image="gxiqj61441a9" src="https://csicdn.kiwico.com/v3/assets/blt5d966d0d1776691c/blt6e988ac15d3b1c2f/60d1017cb085be4819b88f69/SPAL_Paleontologist_Starter_Kit_0569_R_PDP.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blt6e988ac15d3b1c2f" alt="SPAL_Paleontologist_Starter_Kit_0569_R_PDP.png">
Each starter kit comes with a profession’s guide, materials for two projects, a poster with fun facts and a certificate of achievement. Keep reading to learn more about the Professions Starter Kits available in the <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/us/store">KiwiCo Store</a>!

Behind the Design: KiwiCo’s Professions Starter Kits

Behind the Design

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Kids are often asked what they want to be when they grow up, so we created a hands-on experience to explore cool careers in STEM! The goal of KiwiCo’s Professions Starter Kits is to connect kids to real-life jobs and people using STEM skills to solve real problems and make new discoveries.

Every year, we celebrate teachers for all the amazing work they do in inspiring the next generation of innovators. This year in particular, we wanted to recognize teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students, while navigating new challenges that come with distance learning. So, we launched the Awesome Teacher Award as a way for our community to share stories about the incredible teachers in their lives.
We received hundreds of applications for our Awesome Teacher Award, and after careful consideration, we selected five exceptional winners! These teachers are not only awesome, but they also embody KiwiCo’s mission and values. They will receive awards of $2,000 in KiwiCo products and $500 in cash.

Meet 5 Teachers Making a Difference in the KiwiCo Community

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Every year, we celebrate teachers for all the amazing work they do in inspiring the next generation of innovators. This year in particular, we wanted to recognize teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students, while navigating new challenges that come with distance learning. So, we launched the Awesome Teacher Award as a way for our community to share stories about the incredible teachers in their lives.

the science behind

The most common phrase in my house at the moment has got to be a stern “wash your hands.” (Closely followed by “no more video games, please.”) For kids like mine who might need a little extra motivation to wash the full twenty seconds, we decided to dig into the science of handwashing so you can share a little bit of kid-friendly chemistry while encouraging safe hygiene!

The Science Behind

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The most common phrase in my house at the moment has got to be a stern “wash your hands.” (Closely followed by “no more video games, please.”) For kids like mine who might need a little extra motivation to wash the full twenty seconds, we decided to dig into the science of handwashing so you can share a little bit of kid-friendly chemistry while encouraging safe hygiene!

The Science of Handwashing

As we know, summer is shaping up to be quite a bit different than we all imagined. When the team at KiwiCo realized that many of the summer plans we had made to fill our kids’ days were cancelled, the team rallied to put together an&nbsp;in-depth&nbsp;at-home summer camp–filled with awesome activities and projects to spark innovation, creativity, and joy.&nbsp;

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As we know, summer is shaping up to be quite a bit different than we all imagined. When the team at KiwiCo realized that many of the summer plans we had made to fill our kids’ days were cancelled, the team rallied to put together an&nbsp;in-depth&nbsp;at-home summer camp–filled with awesome activities and projects to spark innovation, creativity, and joy.&nbsp;

Peek Inside Camp KiwiCo!

Everyone loves watching movies, but have you ever thought about how they’re made? In this article, you’ll discover some of the secrets behind movie magic and even learn how to create your own DIY animations!

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Everyone loves watching movies, but have you ever thought about how they’re made? In this article, you’ll discover some of the secrets behind movie magic and even learn how to create your own DIY animations!

DIY Animation

Baseball is back! So what better time to start exploring the physics of baseball?
Let’s start with the pitcher. Have you ever seen baseball pitchers do those crazy windups? There’s good reason behind it! It’s called sequential summation of movement. What?!

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Baseball is back! So what better time to start exploring the physics of baseball?

Physics of Baseball

new years

Make new year’s resolutions for 2018, because setting goals and trying new things is awesome!

Holiday

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Make new year’s resolutions for 2018, because setting goals and trying new things is awesome!

Why do we make New Year’s resolutions?

Christmas

Help your child celebrate the season of giving with these three STEAM printable PDFs. Each printable features family activities that foster the holiday spirit. They’re easy and engaging and build important life skills from creativity to compassion. All you need is a printer and a pencil!

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Help your child celebrate the season of giving with these three STEAM printable PDFs. Each printable features family activities that foster the holiday spirit. They’re easy and engaging and build important life skills from creativity to compassion.  All you need is a printer and a pencil!

Tis the Season for STEAM Printables

physics

Super Bowl LII is almost upon us! In honor of Super Bowl Sunday on February 4th, we’re looking at the scientific side of this great American sport.

The Surprising Physics of a Spiraling Football

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Super Bowl LII is almost upon us! In honor of Super Bowl Sunday on February 4th, we’re looking at the scientific side of this great American sport.

This summer, Kiwi Crate is committed to giving back to the community by reaching out to kids who need our help. So we’ve teamed up with a few of our favorite bloggers and charities to set up the Summer of Giving!

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This summer, Kiwi Crate is committed to giving back to the community by reaching out to kids who need our help. So we’ve teamed up with a few of our favorite bloggers and charities to set up the Summer of Giving!

Summer of Giving Charity Kick Off!

Is your head spinning with all the different acronyms spinning around our culture these days? Find yourself wondering what do they all mean? Well, we can help with that: STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The added “A” is for art, and the “R” is for reading. But, do you need to be worried if there is one that is right – or best – for your child? Our short answer is, “Nope.” Here at <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/">KiwiCo</a>, we’re big fans of STEM, of course – but we also focus on STEAM because we think the value of art and design is critical in promoting creative confidence. And all our crates include a crucial element of literacy in the form of our magazines and blueprints!

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Is your head spinning with all the different acronyms spinning around our culture these days? Find yourself wondering what do they all mean? Well, we can help with that: STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The added “A” is for art, and the “R” is for reading. But, do you need to be worried if there is one that is right – or best – for your child? Our short answer is, “Nope.” Here at KiwiCo, we’re big fans of STEM, of course – but we also focus on STEAM because we think the value of art and design is critical in promoting creative confidence. And all our crates include a crucial element of literacy in the form of our magazines and blueprints!

STEM to STEAM to STREAM?

Like with most sports, there is tons of amazing science behind soccer. As with other sports we’ve explored, like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/blog/2018/01/31/the-surprising-physics-of-a-spiraling-football/">football</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/blog/2018/03/19/basketball-science/">basketball</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/blog/2018/04/16/physics-of-baseball/">baseball</a>, much of soccer science comes down to physics.

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Like with most sports, there is tons of amazing science behind soccer. As with other sports we’ve explored, like&nbsp;football,&nbsp;basketball, and&nbsp;baseball, much of soccer science comes down to physics.

Soccer Science

We’re delighted to announce that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/">KiwiCo</a>&nbsp;is now shipping STEM boxes for kids to Singapore!
Our projects are seriously fun, and inspire kids to become creative problem solvers. Every STEM and art box is built with care, tested for over 1,000 hours with age-appropriate options for ages 0-104. Crates are delivered monthly, and you can pause or cancel anytime!

We’re On Our Way to Singapore! STEM Boxes for Kids Available

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We’re delighted to announce that&nbsp;KiwiCo&nbsp;is now shipping STEM boxes for kids to Singapore!

We’re delighted to announce that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/">KiwiCo</a>&nbsp;is now shipping STEM education boxes to Hong Kong!
Our projects are seriously fun, and inspire kids to become creative problem solvers. Every STEM and art box is built with care, tested for over 1,000 hours with age-appropriate options for ages 0-104. Crates are delivered monthly, and you can pause or cancel anytime!

We’re On Our Way to Hong Kong! STEM Education Boxes Available

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We’re delighted to announce that&nbsp;KiwiCo&nbsp;is now shipping STEM education boxes to Hong Kong!

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We’re delighted to announce that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/">KiwiCo</a>&nbsp;is now shipping kids science and art kits to Australia!
Our STEAM projects are seriously fun, and inspire kids to become creative problem solvers. Every science and art kit is built with care, tested for over 1,000 hours with age-appropriate options for ages 0-104. Crates are delivered monthly, and you can pause or cancel anytime!

We’re On Our Way to Australia! Kids Science Kits Available

We’re delighted to announce that&nbsp;KiwiCo&nbsp;is now shipping kids science and art kits to Australia!

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