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Computer Science Education Week: Finding the STEAM Inside and Outside our Devices
Today marks the beginning of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), a week to inspire K-12 students to dive into their devices and uncover the science within. Not only this, but this week is also about promoting equity and recognizing the contributions of everyone in the computer science field, and that’s something we can totally get…
Read MoreCelebrate National Make a Gift Day with the Perfect STEAM Kit!
Today is National Make a Gift Day! That means it’s time to get creative and make something special for someone special. But what should you make? How about using our Scalloped Circle String Art Kit and use hands-on STEAM learning to make the perfect gift! Scalloped Circle String Art Kit This wonderful kit has learners…
Read More2021 Christmas Sale – Finish the Year Strong!
Excited for the holiday season? Get your holiday decor and gifts early on at RAFT during our Christmas Sale from now till December 23rd. We have a great selection of holiday items at affordable prices. Save BIG on your christmas decorations with 75% off on all of our christmas decor. Last-minute shopping for gifts for…
Read More2 New Kits for Early Childhood Educators (ECE)!
RAFT has 2 new kits: Paper Sunflowers and Rolling Maze. These kits are the first in a series of kits specially geared for early childhood educators (ECE) and early elementary teachers. Paper Sunflowers Young learners practice motor skills and blend science, art, and math to create beautiful plant models. Our new Paper Sunflowers STEAM Project…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Tinker, Thanks to RAFT’s New STEAM Project Kit Subscription Service!
We at RAFT are proud to launch our new STEAM Project Kit Subscription Service! Becoming a subscriber means you get a selection of our quality STEAM learning kits every month, all at an affordable price! We hope that this service will continue our mission of making hands-on STEAM learning even more accessible, so become a…
Read More2021 Black Friday Sales – Exciting Promotions
Excited for the holiday season? Get your holiday decor and gifts early on at RAFT on November 16th-20th for our Pre-Black Friday Week Sale and on November 26th for our Black Friday One Day Sale! We have a great selection of holiday items at affordable prices. Exciting Promotions Include: Traveling out of town during Thanksgiving…
Read MoreHelp us bring joy back to the classroom by supporting RAFT
Joy has been hard to find for the past two years during the pandemic. As we transition back to the in-person classroom, educators are noticing students being unsure about being back as well as struggling emotionally and socially compared to previous years. Now educators have to find a way to help these students not only…
Read MoreRAFT’s Commitment to Responsible and Affordable Hands-on STEAM Learning
Science, technology, engineering, art, and math. When we hear these words, it’s easy to picture students in a classroom, scientists in white coats huddled together in a lab, or an engineer hunched over a drawing board. And that’s totally understandable! After hearing so much about STEAM education programs and the need to prepare our students…
Read MoreThank you, StopWaste!
It’s our mission at RAFT to make STEAM learning more accessible and effective through our various programs – from our Store, to Maker Mobile to our Project kits and activities. And, as we carry out this mission, we do our best to stay committed to environmental sustainability. For that reason, we are incredibly thankful to…
Read MoreNovember 8th: An Extra Special Day for Education
Today is STEAM Day and National Parents as Teachers Day! Not only do we recognize the importance of a well-rounded education, but we also devote our attention to the people who start the educational journeys of our children. As students and educators, there’s a lot for us to celebrate today! We at RAFT understand the…
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