STEM Playground

14/10/2025

Throwback to Feb 2024: Emily absolutely loved The Light Festival at — exploring the magic of physics through mesmerizing light, sound, and technology installations by , , , , , and more!

14/10/2025

Throwback to Feb 2024: Emily loved exploring Le Florist pop-up in — a magical garden made entirely from over 125,000 LEGO bricks! 🌸🌹🌼 As she marveled at the life-sized floral displays, it was a beautiful reminder that imagination really can blossom anywhere.

14/10/2025

Throwback to Feb-Oct 2024: Coming to the Meta office during school breaks is always so much fun! 💙 From the 3D printer and delicious food prepared by our amazing chefs to the massage chairs and all the other fun spaces and treats — there’s always something to enjoy. 🤩🎉

08/03/2023

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a space scientist, best known for presenting BBC One's The Sky at Night and CBeebies Stargazing, has been named as a Barbie Role Model for her work promoting science careers to girls. Huge congratulations! 👏🎉

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is named a Barbie Role Model for work promoting science careers to girls.

23/02/2023

European Astro Pi Mission Zero Challenge: https://astro-pi.org/ (organised by ESA Education & Raspberry Pi) offers young people the chance to write a simple Python program that will run in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Deadline: 17 Mar 2023.

21/02/2023

If your kids love dinosaurs and LEGO, visit Brick Dinos at Horniman Museum and Gardens. Meet Masiakasaurus, Pterosaur, Sarcosuchus, Polacanthus, and more 🦕🦖 masterfully built using LEGO bricks by artist Warren Elsmore. Plus, hands-on activities for children: build your own dinosaur and dig for fossils.

Discover the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods like never before and meet dinosaurs and other prehistoric giants face to face, masterfully built by LEGO® bricks.

08/02/2023

Looking for Valentine's Day themed STEM projects? Our YouTube Playlist has 5 easy science and engineering activities to try at home with your kids this holiday! ❤️🎉

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJuvluU84D9tH-iI5YK5h6Pp51PhgKiKe

Emily is preparing for Valentine's Day by doing a simple yet fun kids science (chemistry and physics) experiment with , multicoloured fruit-flavoure...

07/02/2023

Check out Valentine's Day Heart Hunt with LEGO! Little ones can celebrate Valentine's Day by finding hidden love hearts while learning early math skills as they play in the LEGO DUPLO World app: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/theme/duplo/expand-the-duplo-universe 🔢❤️ Make sure you give it a try! 👍

06/02/2023

This weekend, build your own LEGO Valentine’s Rose at the world’s biggest LEGO Store in London’s Leicester Square and take it home with you! ❤️ Don't forget to collect your free Valentine’s Day cards 🤩🙌
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/stores/events/lego-valentines-day-2023

03/02/2023

Happy National Maths Day everyone! 🔢🎉 https://nspcc.org.uk/support-us/charity-fundraising/schools-fundraising-ideas/number-day/ It's a yearly fundraising event organised by NSPCC and supported by Man Group & Oxford University Press - ELT.
If you need ideas or inspiration, Twinkl Resources has lots resources to celebrate: https://twinkl.co.uk/event/nspcc-number-day-2023 👍

13/01/2023

Only 1 month left to take on the free STEM themed Winter Mini Reading Challenge 'Gadgeteers' organized by The Reading Agency & Science Museum to encourage children aged 4 to 11 to enjoy the benefits of reading for pleasure: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/gadgeteers-bc-landing.
To take part, sign up on their website, log books on your profile. Read 3 books to unlock a virtual badge and a special certificate! 📚🏅🎉

17/11/2022

This week, Google Play announced a series of changes to its programs and policies around apps designed for children to help families find high-quality apps for kids.

We’re sharing a few updates on how we’re building on this work to create a safe and positive experience on Play.