Show me science
- Exposure to science and science related activities can have a big impact on a child’s interest in a STEM field, and might help then develop important skills that could help them in a STEM field later.
- This exposure can include activities, toys, books and other media forms.
[1] Weisgram, E. S., & Dinella, L. M. (Eds.). (2018). Gender typing of children's toys : how early play experiences impact development (First). American Psychological Association. Retrieved January 10, 2024
[2] Christidou, D., Papavlasopoulou, S., & Giannakos, M. N. (2021). Using the lens of science capital to capture and explore children’s attitudes toward science in an informal making-based space. Information and Learning Sciences, 122(5/6), 317-340. https://doi.org/10.1108/ils-09-2020-0210
Don’t let me quit!
- It is important for children to know that making mistakes is part of the journey.
- Embracing a “growth mindset” where children are allowed to learn from their mistakes, can have a positive effect on their tenacity and perception of intelligence.
- If children realise that they are allowed to make mistakes they might be more likely to stay in STEM fields that they enjoy, even when they make a few errors along the way.
[1] Ching, B. H.-H., Li, X. F., & Chen, T. T. (2023). Longitudinal links between parental failure mindsets, helicopter parenting, and fixed mindset of intelligence in adolescents. Journal of Youth and Adolescence : A Multidisciplinary Research Publication, 52(10), 2196–2213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-023-01815-5
[2] Rohmalimna, A., Yeau, O., & Sie, P. (2022). The role of parental parenting in the formation of the child’s self-concept. World Psychology, 1(2), 36-45. https://doi.org/10.55849/wp.v1i2.99