What happens when students come together to design, build, and market a real product from concept to sale? At Nanan STEM Academy, we’ve launched the Arcade Machine Entrepreneurship Project, a unique hands-on experience where students act as a startup team to create and sell a fully functional arcade machine by spring 2026. This project blends […]

Empowering 10–14 Year Olds to Build Real-World Projects With Artificial Intelligence At Nanan STEM Academy’s Victoria location, the future is being shaped by some of its youngest minds. Students aged 10 to 14 are not only learning how technology works—they’re using it to build their own digital products from the ground up. With the help […]

How do I support my 7 year olds curiosity for coding? A friend recently sought my advice for his son, a bright first-grader with a growing interest in computer coding. Keen to foster this emerging enthusiasm, he inquired about ways to gently guide his child into the enchanting world of programming. As a parent, I […]

Shaun Nanan, the co-founder and academic director of Nanan STEM Academy Inc., was on stage for the first TEDxRegina event since 2015. As a computer/electronics engineer with a rich background in education at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Nanan brings a fresh perspective to the world of teaching and learning. A Vision for the Future Shaun’s journey has been marked by innovation […]

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, it is becoming increasingly important to equip young children with essential skills that will set them up for success in the future. These skills, often referred to as “soft skills,” go beyond academic knowledge and are crucial for personal and professional development. By instilling these skills at a young […]

Teach your child the basics of coding in a fun and engaging way with Robot Mouse! This offline toy offers a refreshing break from screens and digital devices while fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience. Learn more about how it works and the benefits it offers for young learners.

On Saturday, March 18, 2023, a group of distinguished guests, including Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cowessess Director of Education Sandy Pinay-Schindler, and Melissa Shepherd, Indigenous Relations Manager at K+S Potash Canada, visited students from Cowessess First Nation who were attending the First Nations Family Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. […]

Starting January 2023, Nanan Academy is launching coding and robotics classes in Regina. Therefore, I decided to write this guide helping parents find the most suitable classes for their child. As a parent, you want to give your child the best possible start in life. You’re always looking for ways to help them learn and […]

Technology has enabled the world to change more in the last two decades than in the previous century. We live in a digital age where almost everything is online and connected. Thanks to social media, people can keep in touch with their friends and family and keep in touch with information around the world. While […]

November 26, 2022 1:30 – 3:00 pm and 3:00 – 4:30 pmLocation: Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina, SaskatchewanLWJ Gallery via Kramer IMAX Theatre Entrance Update Nov 23, 2022 We were surprised and delighted by the demand for the workshop, we received over 55 registrations. In order to provide as many children as possible with a learning […]

Learning to code has become a hot topic in the education world. Coding has been proven to be a useful skill for students to have, as it can help them in fields like computer science and digital media. That being said, many adults remain hesitant about introducing coding classes into schools. Many worry about how […]

Teaching coding, especially in primary school, requires a lot of thought, patience and creativity. While some kids may seem to naturally grasp programming concepts much faster than others, there are different ways in which you can make things easier for them. But first things first; what exactly is the Zone of Proximal Development you say? […]

Let’s face it, teaching children at home is not easy. Most of us found that out back in the spring of 2020, and I hope we will not have to repeat that. Still, home-based learning programs have many benefits. Most importantly, they allow for an opportunity to deepen the relationship between parent and child. How […]