10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Child
Celebrate Earth Day and encourage your child to help protect their home planet with these Earth Day activities for kids! I’ve included several different ways for you to mark Earth…
Does your child have an insatiable curiosity about the Universe? Are they a fountain of boundless questions, constantly asking “why?” Are they not satisfied with simple explanations?
If so, then this blog is for you! I want to help you answer your child’s questions and fuel their excitement for the cosmos.
Hi, I’m Gemma.
I’m a genome biologist, data engineer, programmer, AI/machine learning consultant and mother of two children aged ten and twelve.
I have a Ph.D. in complex systems, over twelve years of experience in academic research and a passion for astrobiology and parenting curious kids.
Astrobiology for kids
Astrobiology is the study of life in the Universe – both on Earth and elsewhere.
It’s space + biology, and so much more: perfect for curious kids and parents!
I go deep into complex topics with science/STEM activities that you can do at home to fuel your child’s excitement for life in our universe.
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Blog topics
I post articles that go deep into astrobiology for kids to satisfy the limitless questions of “why?” that stream from your little scientists.
It is never too early to introduce complex topics!
I blog about my experiences in parenting curious kids and how to create an environment that encourages learning.
Here you will find hands-on, astrobiology for kids, science/STEM activities that you can do at home to help your child grasp new concepts and cultivate their curiosity about the living Universe.
Random astrobiology- and space-related fun for the enjoyment of you and your child!
Recent posts
Astrobiology’s Marvellous Molecules (#MoleculeMonday)
Learn about the molecules that make life in the Universe possible, and their fascinating journey through the cosmos, with my astrobiology #MoleculeMonday series. #MoleculeMonday Each week, on Mondays, I highlight…
#CountdownToMars with Daily Mars Activities for Kids
Join the #CountdownToMars with fun Mars activities for kids that you can do at home. As part of the #CountdownToMars #NASAsocial, I posted one Mars activity for kids per day…
10 Facts about Mars (with 6 activities for curious kids)
Get ready to explore the Red Planet with these activities and key facts about Mars for curious kids. This post gives you 10 facts about Mars with videos and 6 hands-on…
How big is the Solar System? Big, really big…
You already know the Solar System is vast. But have you ever wondered just how big the Solar System really is? The distances in space can be hard to grasp…
The evolution of flowers: a floral adventure for curious kids
The evolution of flowers is a fascinating topic for kids to explore. Flowers are amazing. Children and adults alike love them. They are ingrained in human culture and much of…
Science jokes for kids – with explanations and fun facts
There are so many benefits to sharing funny jokes with your child, especially funny science jokes for kids. Jokes stimulate laughter, learning, creativity, curiosity and help foster a sense of…
Habitability – part 1: what does it mean for a world to be habitable?
This is the first post in my ‘habitability’ blog series that will take your child on an adventure of discovery, learning about what makes life possible here and elsewhere in…
Habitability: searching for life on other worlds
What makes a planet habitable? This is one of those questions that lead to hundreds of other questions: each with fascinating and often unknown answers. With so much to cover…
Join the journey!
