The surprising thing I learned about the power of a reveal By Yolande Clark-Jackson On August 1, 2026, Rocko Rocket was a coLab community partner with The Orlando Science Center. Stationed between the dinosaur exhibit and the our planet space exhibit entrance, I encountered children of all ages. Some teenagers, some who watched from their strollers, and others who wanted to get close to the action and touch and feel their way through. Our exhibit was about scale. Our example

Every elementary teacher or homeschool parent knows how hard it is to squeeze all the academic lessons children need to learn into one day. When everything goes according to plan, math and reading happen in the morning and science and social studies flow into the afternoon. Unfortunately, it’s rare that everything goes according to plan in a busy K-2 classroom. But what if you could squeeze Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts into one 15-minute block? With t

In-person book events have a powerful and lasting impact on children. From author readings to interactive activities, these events provide more than just entertainment—they ignite a passion for reading, nurture creativity, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Whether it's attending a local book fair, participating in a storytelling session, or meeting an author in person, these experiences shape a child’s relationship with books and open doors to new worlds. In thi

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