We believe every child should have the opportunity to learn science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills, even children who have a bit of trouble learning. That's why we're thrilled about the STEM3 Academy in Los Angeles. What’s great about the STEM3 Academy is that it gives students with: autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, and emotional problems a chance to study STEM skills in an environment that will cater to their unique ways of learning. According to the STEM3 Academy’s website, approximately 20% of the population has...

We all know the Amazon rainforest is important, but just how important is it? Check out this infographic from The Nature Conservancy to see just what a vital role the rainforest plays on earth.  When you're done that, why not grab your Click-A-Brick Rainforest Rascals set and see how many rainforest animals you can make?  JOIN THE FUN CLUB

Aside from the crisp air, shorter days, pumpkin everything (and no bugs!) the one other thing people associate with autumn is lots and lots and lots of leaves on the ground.  You can always rake them up into a big pile and jump into them, but there are other things you can do with those leaves, including crafts.  We are going to look at a couple of crafts you can make with autumn leaves stimulate your child's creativity and imagination. The first is an autumn wreath and the second is a...

Whether you call it fall or autumn, the season between summer and winter is a fabulous time. The bugs are gone and the air has a crispness to it that wakes up your senses. Here are five things to do with your kids in the fall to really get the most out of the season. Jump in a pile of leaves You need to rake the leaves, anyway. So, why not rake up a big pile and jump right into them? Before they get super crunchy, the leaves will be...

We love the concept behind the Bricks 4 Kidz franchise model. The use of building blocks to teach children science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills is a great idea and shows the versatility and importance of these classic toys. Check it out: How great is that?!?!? You get to learn while playing with building blocks!  The Bricks 4 Kidz franchise offers programs for children aged three to 13 using their own in-house model plans designed by engineers and architects, with themes like space, construction, and amusement parks. The project kits...

Have you ever seen someone change a tire on a car? It takes such a long time!  First, they have to get the jack. Then, they have to loosen the nuts. Then, they have to jack up the car ...  The whole process can be kind of boring to watch. But, there are some people out there who can change a tire in 2 seconds! Yes, just 2 seconds!Can you change a tire in 2 seconds? You may not be able to change a real tire in that short amount of time,...

Continuing with our back to school posts, we have some back to school hacks from YouTube sensation Wengie. Try these 10 hacks to get kids ready to learn. 1. For a really convenient to-do list, put a few stacks of sticky notes onto a small blackboard. Write one task on each sticky note and when it’s done, rip it off. You can also stick them in other places if you need to. 2. When you start a new subject, leave the first few pages of your notebook blank so that...

The time for school is upon us again! Your kids are going to be returning to school soon and it’s time to get them back in school mode. Rather than waiting until the beginning of the school year to get them into school mode, though, you can start now and have them ready for school by the first day of school. Here are nine expert tips on how to get kids ready for the start of school. Re-establish school routines with your child Kelly Vaillancourt - National Association of School...

We're thrilled to announce that the Click-A-Brick Mighty Machines set has earned the No. 8 spot on wiki.ezvid.com's Top 10 Kids Building Sets of 2016.  Check it out: Isn't that cool? We here at Click-A-Brick are pretty proud of it. JOIN THE FUN CLUB

We've got terrible news: kids are getting way less recess than they used to. Why is this a bad thing? This video explains it all: As you can see, recess is an integral part of learning for a child. It's not all structured classes and scheduled learning. Kids need to be free to play, use their imaginations and run wild in order to develop.  Sometimes as adults, we want to push our kids so they will be successful. We put them in all kinds of extra curricular activities in addition...