MindLabs

21/10/2026

What does learning with augmented reality actually look like? 🔍

With MindLabs, students don't just learn about STEM concepts. They get to explore, experiment, problem-solve, and see their ideas come to life through augmented reality.

It's hands-on learning with a whole new dimension!

🎥 See MindLabs AR in action and discover how we're making STEM learning more interactive, engaging, and accessible.

👉 https://youtu.be/qkDBFQ66jEU

07/10/2026

🚀 Want to see what’s new at MindLabs?

Join Amanda Thompson, CEO of MindLabs, for Yay4MindLabs, part of Keep Indiana Learning's YaySTEM series!

📅 Monday, October 12
⏰ 4:30 PM ET
📺 LIVE or LATER on the Keep Indiana Learning YouTube channel

Amanda will show you some of the newest ways MindLabs is helping educators bring interactive STEM learning into the classroom, including:

✨ New MindLabs STEM units
📓 Custom digital notebooks
🤖 How to build a student notebook in minutes using AI
🥽 AR-powered STEM learning in action
➕ And more!

Can’t make it live? No problem. Watch it later anytime on the Keep Indiana Learning YouTube channel.

▶️ YouTube.com/KeepIndianaLearning
🔗 Explore the full YaySTEM collection: kinl.cc/YaySTEM

22/09/2026

You have the STEM tools. Now what? 🔬⚙️💡

The challenge usually isn’t getting students excited about STEM. It’s making hands-on learning easy enough to become part of the regular school day.

That means less prep for teachers, meaningful problems for students to solve, connections to what they’re already learning, and opportunities for students to explain their thinking along the way.

Our latest blog shares a few simple ideas for turning STEM resources into learning experiences that actually get used.

👉 Read “You Have the STEM Tools. Now What?”

https://exploremindlabs.com/blogs/news/you-have-the-stem-tools-now-what

Practical ways to make STEM work in real classrooms, from easier implementation to meaningful problem-solving, collaboration and student reflection.

10/08/2026

What if a museum wasn't somewhere students visited on a field trip... but part of how they learned every day? 🔬🎨🌱
The Museum School of Avondale Estates in Georgia has built its educational model around museum-based learning, working with organizations including museums, a zoo and a botanical garden.

It's one example of a much bigger shift we're watching in education. Learning is happening everywhere. And we think that's pretty exciting.

We explored this changing learning landscape, and the role hands-on STEM can play in it, in our latest blog.

👉 Read more: Why Every Learning Environment Needs Hands-On STEM
https://exploremindlabs.com/blogs/news/why-every-learning-environment-needs-hands-on-stem

21/07/2026

Big news for homeschool families... 🎉

MindLabs is now available through flexible homeschool subscriptions!

If your child loves building, experimenting, asking "why?", or learning by doing, we've created an experience that brings STEM to life through hands-on activities, augmented reality, and real-world challenges.

Perfect for curious learners in grades 2-6, MindLabs helps students explore science, math, engineering, and technology in ways that feel more like discovery than worksheets.

Explore at your own pace, from your own home.

We'd love to have your family join us.

Learn more at www.exploremindlabs.com

17/07/2026

Amanda, our CEO, is spending some time in Zimbabwe on a cultural learning journey.

Along the way, she's visiting schools, meeting educators, and experiencing daily life through the eyes of the communities she visits.

One thing that's already clear is this: great teaching looks different around the world, but the passion behind it is remarkably familiar.

We're excited to share some of what she's learning over the next few weeks.

Because innovation doesn't just come from creating new ideas. Sometimes it starts by listening.

14/07/2026

"When am I ever going to use this?"

It's one of the questions every math teacher has heard.

The truth is, math isn't just something we solve on paper. It's something engineers, designers, manufacturers, and innovators use every day to create the products around us.

That's why we've been building something new.

This fall, we're introducing Math & Manufacturing, a brand-new MindLabs experience where students use coordinate graphing, fractions, algorithms, and engineering thinking to design production lines, solve challenges, and create something amazing.

We're excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look over the next few weeks.

Stay tuned. 👀

13/07/2026

Summer is more than a break. It's a chance to refill your cup.

Whether you're relaxing by the pool, taking a road trip, or enjoying a quiet morning on the porch, the right podcast can inspire new ideas, spark curiosity, or simply make you smile.

We rounded up 10 podcasts every teacher should add to their summer playlist, from unforgettable storytelling to fascinating conversations and a little professional inspiration for when you're ready.

🎧 Which podcast is your summer favorite?

👉 Read the list: https://bit.ly/July26Blg

This American Life, The Moth, Cult of Pedagogy, Everything Happens, Dr. Laurie Santos, Brené Brown, Kendra Adachi, the Lazy Genius, Hidden Brain

08/07/2026

Bring STEM Learning to Life

Whether you're teaching in a classroom, learning at home, or leading an after-school or summer program, MindLabs transforms science into an interactive adventure.

Watch circuits flow, light waves bounce, habitats come alive, and forces and motion leap off the page through augmented reality while learners investigate, build, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges.

From schools and homeschool families to libraries, museums, camps, and community organizations, MindLabs helps make STEM engaging, hands-on, and unforgettable.

✨ Explore how MindLabs can bring your science lessons to life. www.exploremindlabs.com

04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July from all of us at MindLabs! 🇺🇸✨

Today we're celebrating the spirit of curiosity, discovery, and innovation that helps shape our future. We hope your day is filled with family, fun, and a little bit of exploration.

Wishing you a safe and joyful Independence Day!