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San Antonio Science Enthusiasts Unite at the NSTA Community Science Festival

Posted 09 April 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Indoors, Math, Robotics, Science, Technology | No Comments

Alright all you STEM-thusiasts and Science Fair fanatics, the NSTA Community Science Festival is coming to San Antonio Saturday, April 13, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center downtown, so pack your goggles and gear, it’s going to be a good one. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) will be hosting this festival to celebrate [...]

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Registration is now open for the STEM Scholars Summer Program

Posted 02 April 2013 | By | Categories: Camps, Math, Science, Summer Camp Guide, Technology, Teens, Tweens | No Comments

Summer camp season is revving up, are you ready for it? We’ve got the scoop on another camp to share. If your child has an eye for exploring STEM, there’s a great opportunity at Alamo Heights High School for 8th through 10th graders. The STEM Scholars Summer Program gives your child a summer experience focused [...]

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STEM Challenges for your child in the New Year

Posted 11 January 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Math, Robotics, Science, Technology | No Comments

You may have a list of New Year’s resolutions for yourself, but have you also been brainstorming about what you want for your child in the New Year? It may be to explore new museums, try a new after-school activity, or maybe even make some strides in the STEM arena. There are lots of opportunities [...]

Rocking Whyville and Learning Math

Posted 14 May 2012 | By | Categories: Math, Tweens | 1 Comment

Have you been to Whyville? Have your kids? What is Whyville? Where is Whyville? What are we talking about? And why do we care? I learned about Whyville several years back during the very first TEDx San Antonio when James Bower, San Antonio’s very own computational neurobiologist (say that five times fast), gave an amazing [...]

Monday Math: Half a Hen

Posted 30 January 2012 | By | Categories: Elementary, Math, Teens, Tweens | 9 Comments

Welcome to Shana’s Corner, where most Mondays, I post a question from the Blue Filing Box of math problems. The first person with the correct answer wins. This week’s prize is a book and CD set for Brave Irene, from classic children’s author Willian Steig. The set includes an audio CD of the amazing Meryl [...]

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Monday Math: Big Class

Posted 08 January 2012 | By | Categories: Elementary, Math, Teens, Tweens | 4 Comments

Welcome to Shana’s Corner, where each Monday, I post a question from the Blue Filing Box of math problems. The first person with the correct answer wins. This week’s prize is a copy of  the Cowgirl Alphabet by Laurie Knowlton, a high-spirited, fast-talking alphabet book that’s all about working hard, thinking smarter and being tougher — [...]

Monday Math: On holiday break

Posted 19 December 2011 | By | Categories: Elementary, Math, Teens, Tweens | 2 Comments

Even bloggers need a break. I know some of you guys are faithful Monday Math fans…but this mom is asking for your patience while I catch my breath after six straight months of Monday Math! Today, I start a much needed vacation with my sweet family who has stood by my side in the morning [...]

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Monday Math: Digits

Posted 12 December 2011 | By | Categories: Elementary, Math, Teens, Tweens | 4 Comments

Welcome to Shana’s Corner, where each Monday, I post a question from the Blue Filing Box of math problems. The first person with the correct answer wins. This week’s prize is a stocking and silver Shamu tail ornament from SeaWorld of Texas. Digits In what year between 1970 and 1980 does the sum of the [...]

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Monday Math: Sibling Rivalry

Posted 05 December 2011 | By | Categories: Elementary, Math, Teens, Tweens | 4 Comments

Welcome to Shana’s Corner, where each Monday, I post a question from the Blue Filing Box of math problems. The first person with the correct answer wins. This week’s prize is a copy of Mastermind by Pressman…a challenging code game. My family played this…so much fun! Named a Dr. Toy Best Classic Toy Game, 2009. [...]

Monday Math: Frugal Frank

Posted 28 November 2011 | By | Categories: Elementary, Math, Teens, Tweens | 15 Comments

Welcome to Shana’s Corner, where each Monday, I post a question from the Blue Filing Box of math problems. The first person with the correct answer wins. This week’s prize is a Scotch-Brite/Post-It Gift Basket that includes all kinds of wonderful desktop helpers including Post-It Notes Cube, durable tabs, flag highlighters, Post-It flag pen and my [...]