Exploring STEM Through Everyday Skills: A Guide for Parents and Children

Many children and parents believe that STEM careers require only technical skills, but in reality, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and leadership are just as important. This Transferrable Skills Guide helps families recognise and nurture these valuable skills, showing how everyday activities—like storytelling, art, sports, and teamwork—can lead to exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This guide is designed to support parents and children in identifying strengths, exploring interests, and connecting non-STEM skills to future careers in STEM. It offers practical examples, activity ideas, and useful resources to help children develop confidence in STEM subjects, whether through hands-on projects, digital tools, or interactive learning experiences. The guide also provides insights for parents who may be considering a career transition into STEM, demonstrating how skills from teaching, business, customer service, and other fields can be applied in technology-driven careers. Perfect for families, educators, and STEM advocates, this resource empowers young learners—especially girls—to see themselves as future innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders in STEM.