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Lily: Why Problem Solving Makes Everything Less Complicated
Lily from STEM Team Oliver explains how breaking problems into clear, simple steps can help middle school students handle challenges in STEM and everyday life. A practical, kid-friendly look at problem-solving skills and how they make tough situations easier to manage.

Jarred Melendez
3 min read


Max: The Real Reason Math Runs Everything
Discover how math shapes games, sports, technology, and everyday life through the quirky perspective of Max from STEM Team Oliver. This middle-school-friendly blog helps parents and students see math as a powerful problem-solving tool woven into the world around them.

Jarred Melendez
3 min read


Cate: Nature Is Basically The Coolest Science Lab Ever
Explore how nature teaches science, technology, engineering, and math through everyday patterns and discoveries. Cate from STEM Team Oliver explains why the natural world is a living STEM lab that inspires curiosity in middle school students and helps parents encourage outdoor learning.

Jarred Melendez
3 min read


Emily Breaks Down How Coding Powers Your Favorite Games
Explore how coding brings video games and digital worlds to life through the voice of Emily from STEM Team Oliver. This blog helps parents and middle school students understand how programming shapes the games, apps, and technology kids use every day.

Jarred Melendez
3 min read


Oliver Explains Why STEM Is Way More Than Just Homework
Discover why STEM matters to middle school students and how it shows up in real life beyond the classroom. Oliver from STEM Team Oliver explains how science, technology, engineering, and math connect to the things kids already care about, from gaming to problem solving.

Jarred Melendez
4 min read
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