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Calvin Asks: How can I keep my daughter inspired in engineering subjects?

CalvinTheEngineer
My daughter is 11 and loves all things STEM! However they don’t do a lot of science at school and I want to make sure she stays interested in the subject.


I am clueless about engineering and I was hoping to get some advice about interesting activities to inspire her.


I'm a single mum and money is tight, so big expensive things are out – any suggestions on what I can do?


Looking for inspiration - Brighton

 
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    Hi, 


    There are an increasing number of "toys" that are aimed at programming and logical problem solving for 11+ age bracket. Some of these are great fun and I expect there will be lots more coming to the market.


    The CES show is on from the 8th of this month. They have some great and fun products there normally, so I would suggest you check out daily news updates from the event that might be interesting to her to see: makes Engineering relevant to solving practical issues and shows how engineering applies to a broad range of applications.


    Note: If you want to get her  interested in programming, then take a look at Reach Robotics product. (not cheap, but is fun to program and will entertain her and friends for sure.) My son works there, so there is an associated interest that I will state. There are other products out there that can be programmed.


    Chris
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  • Former Community Member
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    Hi, 


    There are an increasing number of "toys" that are aimed at programming and logical problem solving for 11+ age bracket. Some of these are great fun and I expect there will be lots more coming to the market.


    The CES show is on from the 8th of this month. They have some great and fun products there normally, so I would suggest you check out daily news updates from the event that might be interesting to her to see: makes Engineering relevant to solving practical issues and shows how engineering applies to a broad range of applications.


    Note: If you want to get her  interested in programming, then take a look at Reach Robotics product. (not cheap, but is fun to program and will entertain her and friends for sure.) My son works there, so there is an associated interest that I will state. There are other products out there that can be programmed.


    Chris
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