Global Day of Parents: Growing Curious Minds Together with STEM

Alexia Ducreay
Jun 1
2 min read

Every June 1st, the world celebrates the Global Day of Parents, a special time to thank the grown-ups who guide, support, and cheer us on as we grow. At STEMByte Initiative Inc., we believe that learning doesn't stop at the school gates; it thrives at home, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)!

Why Parents Matter in STEM Learning

STEM might sound big and complicated, but it really starts with the curiosity kids already have, asking why the sky is blue? How do phones work? Or what’s inside a frog? When parents join in these everyday questions, they become STEM champions, even without lab coats or tech degrees.

Whether you're a mom, dad, aunt, uncle, or grandparent, your support fuels discovery. You help young minds stay confident, ask bold questions, and tinker with the world around them.

Try This: Parent-Child STEM Experiments at Home

You don’t need fancy equipment to explore STEM together. Check out these fun and simple home experiments:

1. Make a Rainbow in a Glass (Density Science)

You’ll need: sugar, water, food coloring, and clear glasses.

Mix sugar and water in different amounts in 4 small cups (e.g., 1 to 4 tsp).
Add a drop of different food coloring to each.
Carefully layer each color into a single tall glass using a spoon.

Explore: Why don’t the colors mix right away? (Hint: It’s about density!)

More info Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=718LXQUKKIM

2. DIY Paper Bridges (Engineering)

You’ll need: paper, tape, pennies

Fold or roll a piece of paper in different shapes (flat, folded, curved).
Place it across two books and test how much weight it can hold.

Explore: Which shape is strongest? How can paper hold weight? Can you improve the design? Try building and testing different bridge designs.

More info Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdQO3mlGJA8

3. Banana Piano with a Makey Makey Kit (Tech Fun!)

You’ll need: bananas + a Makey Makey kit.

Connect each banana to the Makey Makey.
Use your fingers to play piano notes on your computer!

Explore: How does electricity flow through fruit and your body?

More info Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfQqh7iCcOU

4. Star Walks & Moon Maps (Astronomy)

You’ll need: Paper, pencil, star map app (free online)

Go outside at night with a friend and find a quiet, dark spot.
Look up, can you spot the moon, planets, or constellations?
Draw what you see and name your constellation!

Explore: Why do stars look like they move across the sky?

Real STEM Happens in the Kitchen, Backyard, or Garage

Building a LEGO tower? STEM.

Measuring flour for cookies? STEM.

Fixing a bike together? STEM!

Parents can nurture STEM learning by turning everyday activities into questions:

“What do you think will happen if we try this?”
“How can we make this better?”
“Can we solve this problem another way?”

STEMByte’s Tip: Make It About Wonder, Not Just Right Answers

Celebrate your child’s "what if" questions and encourage them to test, build, or explore even if things get messy. That’s what real scientists do!

❤️ This Global Day of Parents…

Let’s thank every caregiver for helping raise the next generation of inventors, engineers, coders, and explorers. You don’t have to be a STEM expert; just be curious together.

🌟 Because the best lab is love + learning at home.