The new year is perfect for kids to set fun and meaningful goals! Making resolutions helps kids think about what they want to learn or improve and gives them a fun goal to work toward in the year ahead. Encourage kids to pick goals that spark their curiosity and creativity—resolutions don’t have to be big; they just need to be inspiring and fun.
Did you know kids who try STEAM activities are more likely to develop problem-solving skills and creativity? At Brains & Motion Education, STEAM makes learning exciting and memorable. By setting STEAM-focused resolutions, kids can encourage their creativity, develop essential problem-solving skills, and discover the joy of learning.
Here are five easy STEAM resolutions to inspire a love of learning this year!
Ask more questions about the world
Encouraging your child to ask "why" and "how" about the world around them is one of the best ways to spark curiosity and foster a love of learning. Simple questions like "How do plants grow?" or "Why does the sky change color at sunset?" get them thinking scientifically. These questions open the door to deeper understanding and help them explore how things work.
When you support your child’s curiosity, you're helping them see the world in new ways. Everyday things, like how water flows or why birds can fly, become opportunities for exploration. Asking questions encourages them to think critically, move beyond memorization, and dig deeper into understanding what they observe.
This habit of questioning also boosts creativity. As your child explores new ideas and makes connections, they can develop innovative solutions to problems. For example, if they wonder how plants grow, they might experiment with growing plants in different conditions, discovering what helps them thrive. This hands-on approach satisfies their curiosity and strengthens their practical understanding of science.
Try a new STEAM activity each month
Encourage your child to explore different STEAM concepts by trying something new each month. Whether coding a simple program, building a model, or conducting a fun chemistry experiment with household items, hands-on activities are a great way to spark creativity and problem-solving skills. Each new activity helps your child discover what excites them most: designing, experimenting, or creating.
These activities also make learning more engaging and help your child understand essential concepts in a fun way. For example, your child might learn programming by creating a simple video game or see the magic of chemical reactions by creating a volcano eruption. Your child will gain confidence in exploring and solving problems independently as they try these activities.
The best part is that STEAM activities don’t have to be expensive or complicated. Simple projects like testing aerodynamics with a paper airplane, making a robot from everyday materials, or using online tools to learn basic coding can be fun and educational. Most importantly, these experiences turn learning into an exciting adventure your child will look forward to each month.
Conduct a weekly family science experiment
Science doesn’t have to be just something kids learn at school—it can be a fun, hands-on activity for the whole family! Doing a simple science experiment each week is an excellent way for your child to develop a love for learning while spending quality time together. Whether making slime, building an erupting volcano, or testing how plants grow in different conditions, science offers endless opportunities for creativity and discovery.
The best part of doing experiments as a family is getting everyone involved. If something doesn’t go as planned, it’s a chance for the whole family to think creatively and adjust. Maybe the volcano didn’t erupt as expected, or the slime wasn’t the right texture—it’s all part of the process. These challenges teach kids to persevere, try new ideas, and learn from mistakes.
These skills are essential for science and everyday life. Experimenting together, you help your child develop problem-solving skills, curiosity, and teamwork. Whether you're creating a chemical reaction, figuring out how much water a plant needs, or observing how different materials react, you’re all learning together in a fun and meaningful way.
Build something big
Taking on a big project can be a rewarding experience for both you and your child. While it may initially seem intimidating, planning and problem-solving offer valuable learning opportunities. Encouraging your child to dive into a big project helps them build skills like creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance. Whether designing a Rube Goldberg machine, creating a cardboard city, or programming a simple video game, these projects can spark their imagination and help them learn new things while having fun.
For example, when creating a Rube Goldberg machine, your child must think through each step and design a sequence of events that all work together to achieve a goal. This process teaches them to organize, plan, and break a big task into smaller steps. These skills are helpful in everyday life, as learning to tackle complex tasks in manageable parts makes even challenging projects feel more doable.
Big projects also give your child the chance to express their creativity. Whether designing a machine, building a city, or creating a video game, these projects let them explore their ideas, experiment with different approaches, and create something unique. This creative expression not only helps them have fun but also boosts their confidence and gives them an outlet to explore their thoughts and imagination.
Create a STEAM journal
Encouraging your child to keep a journal for their STEAM projects is a great way to track their progress and reflect on their learning. Whether they’re building a Rube Goldberg machine, experimenting with chemistry, or coding a video game, writing down their steps and results helps them organize their thoughts, see what worked (or didn’t), and determine ways to improve. This practice builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills by assessing challenges and finding solutions for future projects.
A STEAM journal also sparks creativity and self-reflection. It allows your child to record new ideas, revisit old ones, and brainstorm future projects. By looking back at past entries, they can make connections between different projects, helping them understand key concepts and inspiring them to keep exploring. The journal becomes a collection of inspiration that grows as they learn.
Besides helping with academics, a journal boosts your child’s confidence. When they see how much they've accomplished. The journal reminds them of their growth and creativity, whether they’re solving problems, improving designs, or trying new things. It’s a record and a tool for reflection, inspiration, and self-expression that encourages ongoing learning and exploration.
Bring in the new year with BAM!
These five STEAM learning resolutions offer your child exciting ways to explore, create, and grow throughout 2025. Each goal helps spark curiosity, boost creativity, and build essential skills that will benefit your child now and in the future. Whether your child is working on hands-on projects, trying new experiments, connecting learning to stories or celebrating their successes, every step will help them develop a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
Let’s make 2025 a year of fun, STEAM-powered adventures! At Brains & Motion Education, we believe learning should be exciting and hands-on. Our programs are designed to help children grow their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while having fun. To learn more about our enriching STEAM programs, check out our After-School Enrichment and Summer Camp offerings to see how we can help your child discover the joy of learning through STEAM. Sign up today and get started on an unforgettable learning journey!