Encouraging Curiosity Among Children

It can be hard to inspire kids today to stretch the limits of their own imaginations, but nevertheless it is so important to empower and encourage them creatively. Arm & Hammer teamed up with the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals event at Iowa State University to do just that. Emmy-nominated science TV host, Emily Calandrelli joined Arm & Hammer for their fifth consecutive year partnering with Odyssey of the Mind in the name of providing kids of all backgrounds with accessible opportunities to learn more about STEAM. For those that don't know, STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda's connection to STEAM and Odyssey of the Mind demonstrates their continued mission of showing kids how 'science' can be both fun and educational in and out of the classroom. So, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda wants kids of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds to reach for the moon and believe in futures brighter than the stars through their continued commitment to encouraging inventive problem-solving from the kitchen to the outdoors, to the classroom, empowering millions of consumers to dream up countless versatile uses for the product. Calandrelli says parents can encourage even greater opportunities for STEAM learning at home and it doesn't have to be complicated. 'One of the best ingredients you have at your disposal is Arm & Hammer Baking Soda because it is so versatile,' she says. With these households products you can encouraging learning about chemical reactions, creating bottle rockets, mood dust, slime, and more. For more information visit armandhammer.com/STEAM