--- title: Okido Blog description: Discover the World of Okido, explore our blog for news, insights, tips and advice to help your child learn and grow with Okido. --- Welcome to OKIDO! 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We believe that every home can be turned into a scientific research centre,\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/activities/tips-on-keeping-little-scientists-busy) ### [News](https://blog.okido.com/tag/news) ## [Screen Time for Children: Common Questions Answered](https://blog.okido.com/news/screen-time-for-children-common-questions-answered) Screen Time for Children: Common Questions Answered [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/news/screen-time-for-children-common-questions-answered) ### [News](https://blog.okido.com/tag/news) ## [The Hidden Science of Electricity](https://blog.okido.com/news/the-hidden-science-of-electricity) In winter, when the days are getting shorter and darker, OKIDO explores the hidden science behind electricity. We use electricity every day, it powers our machinery and during the festive season, electricity helps to illuminate our homes, streets\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/news/the-hidden-science-of-electricity) ### [Activities](https://blog.okido.com/tag/activities) ## [Brilliant Bonfire Night Recipes for Family Get-Togethers](https://blog.okido.com/activities/brilliant-bonfire-night-recipes-for-family-get-togethers) Even if its origins as a celebration of Guy Fawkes’ foiled 17th century gunpowder plot may seem increasingly remote – and not all parents appreciate the tradition of burning a ‘Guy’ on the bonfire – it remains a thrilling night of fun and fireworks\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/activities/brilliant-bonfire-night-recipes-for-family-get-togethers) ### [Activities](https://blog.okido.com/tag/activities) ### [STEAM](https://blog.okido.com/tag/steam) ### [STEM](https://blog.okido.com/tag/stem) ## [3 Ways to Get Children Interested in STEAM Learning](https://blog.okido.com/steam/3-ways-to-get-children-interested-in-s-t-e-a-m-learning) STEAM subjects can really help to prepare children to be able to tackle environmental issues in their future. But sometimes, these lessons can fail to capture the imaginations of young people. For this month's guest blog, Rachel Hall, Managing\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/steam/3-ways-to-get-children-interested-in-s-t-e-a-m-learning) ### [STEAM](https://blog.okido.com/tag/steam) ## [Stop The Slide! How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss](https://blog.okido.com/steam/stop-the-slide-how-to-prevent-summer-learning-loss) Don’t let small scientists slide back this summer! 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