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07/19/2022

Congrats Maria!

4 years ago I offered the first Robotics workshop. I was nervous but also excited about my new challenge, and it has been so worth it!

I believe in education as a mean to grow and become the best versions of ourselves. Education in all its forms, formal as schools, but also engaging in activities that inspire us, like reading books, traveling, talking and collaborating with people for different backgrounds and different ideas than our own, all of these give us a bigger perspective in life.

Snapology offers activities that spark that magical curiosity which lights up the learning machine 🥳
Every time I see kids excited about learning, experimenting, collaborating or like I heard today "Hey! I have an idea! how about WE do..." my heart jumps of joy.
I feel so honored to be able to provide this programs to our community, grateful with the trust parents have put on me, my team and our programs.

Inspire the next generation, that's what I do, and it doesn't get better than that!

04/20/2022

There's never been a better time than now to invest in a brand that helps kids learn, play, and grow. But where to start? Unleashed Brands has the answers for you on Thursday, April 21 at 1 PM ET/12 PM CT/10 AM PT. Join us to learn more about a few of the franchise opportunities Unleashed Brands offers and join the discussion with brand presidents from the first youth enrichment platform company 🚀 Register now at https://bit.ly/UnleashedBrandsWebinar

04/10/2022

This is pretty spectacular! 🥣

11/02/2021

Our Discovery Center is open until 2pm for Creative Play. Let’s have some fun!!

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween!!

Grab some bricks and make a jack-o-lantern that will last with this quick pumpkin build 🎃

10/18/2021

The temps may be dropping in Pittsburgh but things are heating up in the Snapology Discovery Center!

Drop in for creative play Monday- Friday from 10am-2pm or Sat & Sun 12-5pm.

09/28/2021

Short, active and sensory-rich brain breaks help kids stay productive throughout the school day without hitting "virtual burn-out." Here are 5 ways to incorporate breaks into your child's e-learning day: https://bit.ly/3EXw5RS

Help your child succeed with e-learning by incorporating fun breaks.

09/22/2021

Today marks the first day of fall! 🍂 Skip the pumpkin spice latte (okay maybe just one) and celebrate with this backyard scavenger hunt instead! Tell us how you and your family like to celebrate autumn in the comments.

Try incorporating some informal, hands-on science fun into your household with family games, household and backyard experiments, and seasonal walks like this fall scavenger hunt! We’ve included some questions and lesson prompts to share with your little scientists along the way.

09/08/2021

Afterschool enrichment programs provide the hands-on learning experiences needed for students to play, grow, and explore outside of the traditional classroom. Althought interest and demand for quality afterschool programs is at an all-time high, only one in every four children has access. Read our latest blog on afterschool enrichment to learn more.

https://www.snapology.com/post/inspiring-future-steam-leaders-through-afterschool-enrichment

Afterschool enrichment programs provide the hands-on learning experiences needed for students to play, grow, and explore outside of the classroom. Interest and demand for quality afterschool programs is at a national all-time high. These programs have been shown to spark students’ interests in STE...

08/19/2021

Keep yourself and your family happy and healthy all year long with this helpful activity and nutrition guide for adults and for families.

By working together as a family to eat well and stay active, you can help your children build healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

08/17/2021

At seven years old, Molly Wright is one of the youngest presenters in TED Talk history. Wright has some big ideas on how best to support healthy brain development in children and demonstrates effective strategies to help kids thrive by age five.

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of pla...

08/15/2021

Turn those back-to-school scaries into excitement by preparing your kids (and yourself) ahead of time for the first day!

It’s that time of year again: time to get ready for the back to school season! Check out our list of 10 things to do to prepare your child to head back to school.

08/13/2021

Any southpaws out there? Apparently only 12% of us are left-handed! Check out some interesting facts and observations on lefties on International Left-Handed Day.

25 facts about left handed people - from the scientific, to the interesting, to the downright bizarre left handed statistics! Click here to read.

08/09/2021

Celebrate Women's Day with 3M’s short film “Not The Science Type” featuring four female scientists who are quickly becoming trailblazers in their field including 15-year-old Gitanjali Rao, Time Magazine’s 2020 “Kid of the Year”.

Not the Science Type" is 3M's new documentary that addresses negative stereotypes and the need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the science, te...

08/03/2021

Use the power of the sun and interesting objects from nature to create these awesome (and educational) construction paper sun prints.

Use the power of the Sun and objects from nature to create beautiful designs.

07/22/2021

Get crafty with your kiddos this summer and make your own citronella candles to ward off any unwanted party guests.

Keep mosquitoes away this summer with easy, homemade citronella candles.

07/16/2021

If your family plans to hit the road this summer, download some of these family friendly podcasts or bring along an audio book that everyone will enjoy to break up the drive.

These child-friendly stories will keep your little ones entertained and ease the stress of being stuck indoors.

07/13/2021

Great news! LEGO has big plans to start selling bricks made out of recycled plastic by 2023.

Firm says challenge is to make more environmentally friendly bricks strong enough to build Hogwarts.

07/06/2021

Plan your family’s best summer ever with a Summer Bucket List. Check out this list of ideas like make ice cream in a bag, catch fireflies, paint pet rocks, and more!

Can your family complete it by the time school starts back up?

07/04/2021

Have a safe and fun Independence Day everyone!

07/01/2021

What animal is always at a baseball game?
A bat!

It's International Joke Day. What is your kid’s favorite joke to tell?

Get ready for the laughs when your little stand-ups deliver these clean, goofy jokes.

06/28/2021

Everyone Is Awesome

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/21/2021

If you are planning to hit the road this summer, you should check out this list of family friendly road trip games from Traveling Mom. What are some of the road trip games you remember from your childhood?

Can car games stop the "Are we there yet?" refrain? Yes! These mom-tested road trip games include some that will be new to you!

06/17/2021

Father's Day is just around the corner! Check out some of these fun, kid-friendly homemade gift ideas that are sure to make his day special.

It's always a good idea to go homemade.

06/14/2021

06/10/2021

With longer days, hotter temperatures and no school it's important to make sure our little ones are hydrated and nourished this summer. Check out these tips from the Cleveland Clinic to keep your kids healthy.

How to keep kids' diets healthy while the sun heats things up

06/08/2021

Today is World Oceans Day! Did you know that the ocean produces over 50% of the world’s oxygen? You could call them the lungs of our planet. Not only do oceans support our planet, they also serve as home to so many cool creatures. Check out the amazing biodiversity of our oceans by depth here: https://neal.fun/deep-sea/

Scroll down the deep sea in this interactive page.

06/08/2021

What a great first day of Camp Urbie featuring Snapology. We're so excited to partner with Urban Air Adventure Park this summer to help kids activate their bodies and their minds!
Find a location near you today- https://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/camp-urbiefeaturing-snapology

05/28/2021

New UC Berkeley research highlights encouraging data in which women of color are making progress in STEM education. Read an interview with Nobel-prize-winning author Dr. Daniel Kammen, Dr. Caroline Harper, and researcher Vanessa Thompson discussing their study and findings.

The research, conducted by Nobel-prize-winning author Dr. Daniel Kammen, Dr. Caroline Harper, and researcher Vanessa Thompson, presents patterns that are surprising given that women of color have continued to be alarmingly underrepresented in many STEM fields.

05/24/2021

Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day by exploring with your little ones out in nature, in libraries and museums, or in the comfort of your own home.

National Scavenger Hunt is one of the most popular party games played today.