Wicked Cool for Kids http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com Extraordinary Science, Technology & Art Programs for Elementary School Kids Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:49:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.1 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cropped-WCFK-Favicon-32x32.png Wicked Cool for Kids http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com 32 32 Media Appearances http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/media-appearances http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/media-appearances#respond Thu, 25 May 2017 00:59:05 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=2106 May 2017: Barb Johnson is interviewed by radio show host, Dottie Coffman on her Atlanta, GA based radio show, The Next Page.  Barb’s conversation with Dottie about her unique science education program, Wicked Cool for Kids, was also aired to an international audience via the Victory Television & Radio Network. The week of MAY 19 […]

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]]> http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/media-appearances/feed 0 The Maker Movement and STEAM http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/maker-movement-steam http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/maker-movement-steam#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:00:51 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=2072 Teachers and parents both know how difficult it is for a child to learn if he or she is not engaged and involved in the learning process. But then the question becomes, how do we engage kids, and should we turn to non-traditional methods for success? There are many different ways of learning and many […]

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]]> http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/maker-movement-steam/feed 0 Triangle Inc. – Adult Services http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/triangle-inc-adult-services http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/triangle-inc-adult-services#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2017 01:26:33 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=2056 The Community Services team is excited that every day–even particularly frigid ones–the individuals we serve are connecting with employment and the community. Even though a huge portion of the credit goes to the Employment Services team for their efforts creating this opportunity, we could not help but share our excitement that Dipti J, Kelly M, Tim […]

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]]> http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/triangle-inc-adult-services/feed 0 5 Wicked Cool Science Activities for a Snowy Day http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/5-wicked-cool-science-activities-snowy-day http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/5-wicked-cool-science-activities-snowy-day#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2017 22:50:40 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=2040 Try these wintery experiments at home for some frozen fun. Adult supervision required. Ice Castles Supplies: Small cups or containers, water, food coloring, glitter, sequins, salt or sugar Make some beautiful ice castles by adding drops of blue food coloring to water (for a pale blue color).  Place a few pieces of glitter, sequins etc, […]

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]]> http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/5-wicked-cool-science-activities-snowy-day/feed 0 What is STEAM? http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/steam-stem http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/steam-stem#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2017 03:12:35 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=2035 Welcome to our new blog! This is a great way for us to keep you up to date on what’s happening in the world of STEAM and Wicked Cool for Kids. So, what is Wicked Cool for Kids, anyway? Our official mission is “Providing high quality, educational STEAM-based enrichment programs that are always wicked cool […]

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]]> http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/blog-post/steam-stem/feed 0 Merrimack College spotlights Danielle http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/honors-action-danielle Wed, 10 Aug 2016 01:30:11 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=1976 Honors in Action – Danielle This summer I was lucky enough to be chosen to work for Wicked Cool for Kids, an education company that specializes in customized enrichment programs in science, art, and technology for kids.  Each week I am given supplies and lesson plans that I may adapt as I need based on […]

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]]> Youth Rec Department expands summer offerings http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/youth-rec-department-expands-summer-offerings Sat, 21 May 2016 14:51:08 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=1853 AMESBURY — Gearing up to embark upon her 17th summer as Amesbury’s Youth Recreation director Kathy Crowley is excited to get started. With 16 new program offerings for kids from ages 2 to 18 to complement 30 perennials, Crowley is also happy for some extra help. The department has recently hired Nicole Spirito as assistant […]

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]]> Stoneham-based Wicked Cool For Kids Wins SBA Massachusetts Microenterprise of the Year Award http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/stoneham-based-wicked-cool-kids-wins-sba-massachusetts-microenterprise-year-award Sat, 21 May 2016 14:48:40 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=1850 BOSTON – The Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Wicked Cool For Kids (dba NRICH) the 2016 Massachusetts SBA Microenterprise of the Year for Massachusetts. “Barbara was referred to Eastern Bank through the new SBA LINC online matchmaking platform,“ said Robert Nelson, SBA Massachusetts District Director.  “Barbara had been working with the Salem State University […]

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]]> Every Day Inspiration: Nrich, Inc. http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/every-day-inspiration-nrich-inc Sat, 21 May 2016 14:23:01 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=1846 Nrich is all about bringing basic science education to a much higher level. So it makes sense that it was founded by a teacher. During her time as a science teacher, Barbara Johnson recognized the need for a more hands-on way of teaching science to kids. From there, she and her late partner developed Nrich, […]

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]]> Small business owners share what to avoid when starting a business http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/news/small-business-owners-share-avoid-starting-business Sat, 21 May 2016 14:14:59 +0000 http://www.wickedcoolforkids.com/?p=1841 Wisdom from those who turned their ideas into a reality Barbara Johnson, Owner of Wicked Cool for Kids Always interested in science education, Barbara went from an internship at the Museum of Science to being hired as a science enrichment program director in 2004. A few years later, her and her business partner opened Wicked […]

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