Menlo Park Academy

06/12/2026

Do soda pop cans float or sink? The answer may seem simple, but not so fast! There is some really cool science behind the answer and all may not be as it seems.

Find out with this fun summer STEM experiment!

Click for instructions➡️https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/do-soda-pop-cans-float/

Do soda pop cans float or sink? Learn the answer with this camping STEM activity that wows! Explore density, displacement and buoyancy.

06/10/2026

Does your child experince intense frustration and difficult feelings? Know that you are not alone! Davidson Institute has a great article with tips for juggling those big feelings.

Click the link to learn more➡️https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/managing-frustration-and-difficult-feelings-in-gifted-children/

This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Dale Stuart to help parents understand their gifted child’s intense and difficult feelings,

06/08/2026

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06/06/2026

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06/05/2026

Looking for a fun STEM activity to try at home this summer? 🚀

Bottle rockets are a great way to combine science, engineering, and outdoor fun! Using simple household materials, children can explore chemical reactions, test different designs, and watch their creations launch into the sky.

It's the perfect hands-on activity for curious minds who love to experiment, build, and discover how things work. Plus, who doesn't love launching rockets? 🌟

Check out the instructions ➡️https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/bottle-rockets/

3, 2, 1 Blast off the fun this summer with Bottle Rockets! This simple and fun summer STEM activity is a favourite of kids everywhere!

06/03/2026

Is your child a budding perfectionist? The Davidson Institute has some tips on how to help the stress that comes with perfectionism!
Click for more➡️https://ow.ly/pe1250Z5G8w

Written by Michael Pyryt, this article provides advice on how to help your gifted child handle perfectionism. Author: Pyryt, M. Publications: Parenting

06/02/2026

EEK! 🐸🔬 Our Biology students had the exciting opportunity to complete a frog dissection!

Through this hands-on lab experience, students explored anatomy up close and gained a deeper understanding of how living organisms function. Their curiosity, focus, and willingness to dive into the scientific process made this activity both educational and memorable.

06/01/2026