Many parents think STEM means tutoring classes or robot courses, but in fact STEM is everywhere in daily life. The key is to let children observe the world from a scientific perspective.
Guiding scientific thinking in everyday life
When children ask "why is the sky blue?" or "why does it rain?", these are the beginnings of scientific questions. Do not rush to give answers; instead, ask back "what do you think?" so they think first, then explore together.
Science activities suitable for primary school children
Simple cooking activities can introduce children to chemical reactions (for example, why flour needs to ferment). Planting small plants can teach the process of biological growth. Simple weather observation can introduce concepts in meteorology.
Hong Kong has many free science resources, such as the Hong Kong Science Museum, which regularly hosts exhibitions and educational events that are very suitable for primary school children to visit.
Do not put pressure on them
Cultivating interest and pushing hard are two different things. If children feel pressure, their interest in science will quickly fade. Keep the exploration process relaxed and fun, and children will naturally come to love science.