Guest post by Mark Coster from STEM Toy Expert With engineering jobs consistently ranking in the highest paying jobs internationally, it’s no wonder that many folks are interested in strategies to get their children interested in engineering. We all want our children primed for success!  In an ideal world, we want to foster success skills in them without having to do endless workbook pages or hire expensive tutors. Check out these engineering activities to engage your children’s passion for engineering while ensuring maximum engagement.  Build a Rube Goldberg Machine Do you reme ..read more

This article is from guest writer Dave at Yourcub.com, a great resource for parents with tips, product reviews, and activities.  Stuck at home with the kids? Raining outside? Daycare closed?  Don’t tell me, somebody locked the Grandparents away too! Nowhere to go and out of ideas for things to do? Idle little hands can get frustrated and cranky quickly. Without something to stimulate the minds of young children, they’re going to make your stress levels go through the roof. So I’m here to try and save the day (well, at least some of it). I’m a dad and a blogger over at yourcub.co ..read more

May is Children’s Mental Health Month, and, given the current COVID-19 crisis, keeping our family physically and mentally healthy is challenging during the time of social distancing.  Although we all try to keep the stress of Coronavirus away from the kids, it is just as important to teach them how to revive stress as well.  As parents and creators of children’s products for the home and classroom, we can’t advocate enough for playtime as a significant contributor to good mental health and the overall well-being of children everywhere.  An interesting article about sim ..read more

The phrase Social Distancing is a new word our lexicon.  Schools are closing.  To say the least, this is a very stressful time for just about everyone.   You may not be used to having your children home all day.   Here are some questions that you may be asking yourself during this challenging time: How can I entertain my kids? How can I educate my kids? Are my kids going to watch TV or play video games all day? How am I going to be able to work while they are home? What are they going to learn? As COVID-19 closes down classes, shuts down sports, and even locks dow ..read more

What kinds of obstacles for your bugz can you build? You can also download these instructions here.  These instructions are for Brackitz Bugz Race Park which has two bugz, but can easily be modified to be used with Brackitz Play Park which has one bug. Instructions: 1. Build your arena 2. Pick your obstacle or traps 3. Choose your bug color 4. Race your bug   Looking for More? Here are some Arenas and some other Obstacles that you can enjoy building or, even better, invent your own ..read more

Image courtesy of Getty Images Every parent I know struggles with how to balance screen-time in their home. And not only are screens here to stay, but the digital world will continue to rapidly evolve with new. Not only are screens here to stay, but the digital world will continue to rapidly evolve with new devices and new ways to draw our children's attention from the world around them. We as parents are forging a new path: how to create a healthy lifestyle, balance, and maintain family connections with screens in our life. Let me share five quick ways we have successfully brought some balanc ..read more

The inclusion of beauty tips in a recent issue of LEGO Friends Magazine targeting girls ages 5-12, has put the spotlight back on “girls toys”. A recent LA Times article hints that growing sales in the construction toy category are driven by the purchase of girl-targeted sets. The percent of LEGO sets purchased for girls grew from 10% to 25% within eight months of the launch of the girl-specific LEGO Friends line. Sales of Goldieblox, engineering sets specifically designed to develop girls’ interest in STEM fields, reached $1M before beginning production. And Roominate, the world’s fi ..read more

"Our goal is for a child to think about whatever they want. Imagine, create, whether it’s an animal or a spaceship, a house, and they can build it with Brackitz"  -Rob Lubeck, CEO of Brackitz   Primrose schools are using Brackitz in their STEAM Education Centers at daycares around the nation! Watch this video interviewing one of the owners of Primrose Schools, Michele Alexander and why she loves Bracktiz!       Links of Interest: Bracktiz PreK Curriculum  Video Tutorials Stand Alone Lessons Individual Builds with PDF Instructions Free Professional Development Spat ..read more

Looking for a Holiday Gift? Why not simplify your shopping toy list with a single stop at  Brackitz.com with fast & FREE shipping on all orders and a FREE gift with every purchase! From construction buffs to bug lovers, racing enthusiasts, and more, we've got engineering and learning toys for boys and girls that are sure to delight AND provide hours of fun all year long. So, stop wasting money on those one-and-dones, here-today-gone-tomorrow hype gifts – this year, give the gift of total engagement, creativity, and STEM learning, with Brackitz building toy.   Here are ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving! Inspiring Ideas to Engage Your Youngest Guests! Thanksgiving is upon us! We know you do all you can to make each and every one of your friends and family members feel welcome and appreciated in your home. To help you in your efforts, we’ve pulled together some fun ideas to keep your youngest guests happy and engaged on turkey day. This year, why not turn the kids' table into the place to be with... Crafts! Transform the kids' table into an interactive crafting station! Replace your traditional tablecloth with butcher paper (it comes in festive holiday colors as well as whi ..read more