CHIPS Blog - STEM Insights & Updates
Articles about STEM education, hands-on learning, Arduino, IoT, AI, and the latest from CHIPS programs in Silicon Valley. Written by Shahaf Baron and the CHIPS team.
Topics include why hands-on STEM matters, Arduino for kids, IoT explained for parents, robotics class reviews, and guides to STEM programs in cities across the US.
Stay up to date with CHIPS program announcements, new location openings, and registration windows for upcoming sessions.
CHIPS STEM articles and program guides
- The CHIPS Parent Portal Is Live — Your Classes, Payments and Waivers in One Place
- CHIPS Is Outgrowing Its Room — We're Looking for a Bigger Space
- Summer STEM Camp in Los Altos & Silicon Valley (2026): The Smart-House Build
- Why Starting STEM Young Matters: The Early-Childhood Window That Shapes a Builder
- Why Hands-On STEM Education Matters More Than Ever
- Arduino for Kids: A Parent's Complete Guide to Getting Started
- What Is IoT? Explaining the Internet of Things to Kids
- STEM Programs in Silicon Valley: What Parents Should Know
- CHIPS Opens New Location in Los Altos — Spring 2026 Classes
- Spring 2026 Registration Now Open — Limited Spots Available
- Best Robotics Classes for Kids in the Bay Area (2026 Guide)
- Circuits vs. Breadboards: How Kids Learn Electronics the Right Way
- AI for Kids: Why Starting Young Gives Your Child an Advantage
- Why Small-Group STEM Classes Get Better Results Than Large Workshops
- 5 Solar Energy Projects Kids Can Build at Home
- Python for Kids: The Beginner's Guide to Real Programming
- Robot Arm STEM Kits: What Kids Actually Learn From Building One
- CHIPS Expands to Foster City — CIRCUIT Program Now in 3 Locations
- After-School STEM Programs in Sunnyvale: What's Available in 2026
- Screen Time vs. Build Time: Why Physical STEM Projects Beat Apps
- How Much Do STEM Classes Cost for Kids in 2026? A Bay Area Price Guide
- Robotics Birthday Parties for Kids in the Bay Area — The Complete Guide
- Electronics Classes for Kids Near Me — Silicon Valley Locations & Schedules
- Robotics Classes for Kids Near Me: Bay Area Parent Guide
- Arduino Classes Near Me: Santa Clara, Sunnyvale & Los Altos Guide
- AI Classes for Kids: What Parents Should Look For in 2026
- STEM Curriculum Pricing for Schools: What Programs Cost in 2026
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Austin, TX (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Seattle, WA (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Boulder & Denver, CO (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Raleigh-Durham, NC (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Boston & Cambridge, MA (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in San Diego, CA (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Portland, OR (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Nashville, TN (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Salt Lake City, UT (2026 Guide)
- Best STEM Classes for Kids in Minneapolis, MN (2026 Guide)
- Past Robot Arm STEM Workshop in Sunnyvale - Book a CHIPS Pop-Up
- CIRCUIT Electronics Classes for Kids: What Grades 3-5 Build and Learn
- LIGHTUP Arduino and Coding Classes for Grades 6-8
- NEURAL AI and Robotics Classes for Kids in Grades 4-6
- MAKER ESP32 and IoT Classes for Teens: From Components to Connected Systems
- Girls' Electronics and Robotics Class in Los Altos: A Hands-On Guide
- Adult ESP32, Hardware, and AI Classes in Los Altos
- Preschool STEM Camp for Ages 3-5: Yoga, Robotics, and Sensory Play
- Custom STEM Classes for Homeschool Pods, Private Groups, and Clubs
- STEM Workshops and After-School Programs for Schools, PTAs, and Libraries
- STEM Pop-Up Workshops in the Bay Area: A Guide for Families and Groups
- ArduinoStudio for Kids: Browser-Based Visual Programming for Real Hardware
- STEM Electronics Kits for Kids: How to Choose One They Will Actually Finish
- Which CHIPS STEM Program Fits Your Child? A Grade-by-Grade Guide
- What Kids Learn Building Bluetooth Speakers, FM Radios, and Walkie-Talkies
- Robot Building Workshops for Kids: Motors, Sensors, Movement, and Debugging