Did you know that minorities are significantly underrepresented in STEAM fields? This gap highlights the importance of engaging all children early on. When learning feels fun and meaningful—especially through hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM)—kids not only build skills but also see themselves as future innovators. In this episode of The Latina Mom Legacy, I’m joined by Monica Encarnacion, the founder of Homeschool STEAM, to talk about how she’s empowering Latino families to embrace STEAM education.  Monica shares her journey from being NYC Tech Mommy to creating a program that brings STEAM to life for kids in Florida and beyond. Plus  enter the Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway! https://www.milegasi.com/blogs/bilingual-kids/best-bilingual-spanish-toys-for-kids-in-2024 Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll learn in this episode: The story behind Homeschool STEAM and her inspiration for launching this program. Why STEAM education is so critical, especially for Latino families, and how her workshops break down barriers. Popular STEAM toys for the holiday season. Common myths about STEAM education and how she debunks them for families. Her vision for the future of Homeschool STEAM and the impact she hopes to have. About Monica Encarnacion: Founder of Homeschool STEAM:  Founder NYC Tech Mommy Empowering Latino & Minority Families Innovative Educator and Speaker Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro00:53 Monologue03:17 Interview06:05 Homeschool Steam08:22 Stem vs Steam09:06 Steam Education Program14:15 Top Toys for this Season16:08 Key components of a Homeschool Steam workshop21:05 Tips for homeschooling parents27:05 Steam vs Steam - Misconceptions31:30 Fast round of questions36:19 Outro Leave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps the show grow and reach more parents like you!  Interested in Sponsoring the Show?If you’d like to sponsor The Latina Mom Legacy podcast and reach an engaged, bilingual community of parents, contact us! We’re always open to partnering with brands that align with our mission of empowering families raising bilingual children. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities HERE Resources Mentioned in This Episode: STEAM Fest -  April 19th and 20th, 2025 at The Nest at Robinson Preserve https://www.homeschoolsteamfest.com/steamfest Maker Faire - https://makerfaire.com Minefest - https://minefest.us/ Brick Fest Live - https://www.brickfestlive.com/ Minorities in Shark Sciences - https://www.misselasmo.org Curiosity Stream - https://curiositystream.com Toys Mentioned in This Episode: Chica Inteligente: https://raisingsmartgirls.com/products/querida-chica-inteligente-stem-kit-ingenieria-electrica/ Cubelets - https://modrobotics.com Sphero Bolt+ https://sphero.com/products/sphero-bolt-plus Theodora STEAM Girls - https://theodoragirls.com/ Connect with Janny on Social Media: Instagram: @milegasi The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram: @thelatinamomlegacy Pinterest: @milegasi Additional Apps, Classes, & Resources: Online Course: How to Raise a Bilingual Spanish Child Join Our Newsletter Community: Join the newsletter: La Lista at Milegasi.com DM on IG or use #thelatinamomlegacy to share thoughts about the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatinamomlegacy/support