What does your child want to be when he/she grows up? Does he/she have interest in math, science, technology and/or engineering? How can you nurture a love for science and math in your child?

Other than an NHL hockey player (surprise, surprise), my youngest child has always shown an interest in building and creating things. He’d like to study to be an architect or engineer, so he says. Since he has shown an interest in technology and engineering at a child’s level, I’d like to nurture his love for science and math. My eldest, on the other hand, excels at oral presentations and media literacy.

While it’s still early to decide on a career path, I’d like to offer my children the tools to pursue their interests. Energizer Canada and Walmart are celebrating and showcasing the importance of STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] to Canada’s next generation of thinkers and innovators.

Actua, a national Canadian charity, has shared with Energizer some hands-on STEM activities that children can do with their parents. Worksheets are available online for free to download:  http://see.walmart.ca/energizer/en

Why is Energizer Canada involved? Energizer_® EcoAdvanced_™ is the brand’s longest lasting alkaline battery and the world’s first AA battery made from 4% recycled batteries. EcoAdvanced_™ was developed by their award winning scientists using breakthrough technology, made possible by advancements in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.

Actua is Canada’s leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education outreach organization for youth aged 6 to 16 years. Each year, they inspire over 225,000 youth to pursue further studies and careers in STEM. Actua is a registered charity and provides hands-on, interactive education experiences.

My 19-year-old niece is attending her first year of university in the United States, studying biochemical engineering. She was one of a handful of women who were accepted into the program – girl power! I’d love to see more girls pursuing STEM.

Visit the STEM activity hub at http://see.walmart.ca/energizer/en to download and print the worksheets to help encourage STEM learning with your children.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Energizer Canada and Walmart to promote STEM learning in children.