Future-Ready Learning for Homeschool Families: STEM, AI, and Financial Literacy with KidLaboratories.com
Computer Science Education Week is coming up December 8–14, and here at KLZ Radio we’re excited to highlight a Colorado-based educator who is making STEM and AI accessible for every homeschool family. Elena Czarnowsky, founder of KidLaboratories.com, is equipping parents with practical, easy-to-use tools that bring computer science, financial literacy, character development, digital literacy, and AI foundations right into the living room — no tech background required.
🎙️ Exclusive Interview with Elena Czarnowsky
TJ had an opportunity to talk with Elena about the absolutely amazing things that she’s been publishing for homeschool moms and dads to teach their kiddos, listen here!
Meet Elena Czarnowsky — STEM Educator, Tech Veteran, and Homeschool Innovator
Elena spent 15 years in the tech world before stepping back to raise her children. During nap times she began taking online courses, including the HarvardX Introduction to Computer Science program. That rediscovered passion led her to begin teaching STEM, financial literacy, and eventually AI workshops to children both online and in community centers.
Her courses quickly grew in popularity — even gaining national attention with a feature in USA Today. To serve more families at once, Elena spent last year compiling all of her curriculum into a comprehensive resource: a next-generation guidebook for parents and students called Future Proof Kids, releasing March 2026.
Find out more about Elena’s life’s work at Kid Laboratories. You’ll find lesson plans, educational resources, links, videos and MORE!
🌐 KidLaboratories.com — A Treasure Trove for Homeschool Parents
Homeschool moms and dads will find clear, practical tools inside KidLaboratories.com — all designed for ages as young as five, and all built to be taught in 10 minutes a week.
What You’ll Find on the Website:
- Course Outlines for Computer Science, AI, Financial Literacy, Goal Setting, and Character Development.
- The Smart Mom Blog — practical articles on parenting, digital literacy, tech fatigue, and current trends shaping education.
- Free Webinar Registration for her December 7th live event covering high-level concepts from the upcoming book.
- Integrated QR-Code Resources that link to video lessons you can play with your kids.
- Workbook Materials to reinforce each lesson with short, interactive activities.
Elena and her husband — an MIT-trained engineer — co-author much of this curriculum together, grounding every course in real-world STEM and math fundamentals.
📘 About the Book: Future Proof Kids
Elena’s book is designed to be a grab-and-go teaching tool for homeschool families, and offers tremendous value to those who are teaching kids in their home. Each section includes:
- A Parent Introduction — background, purpose, and how to teach the topic.
- Digital Literacy — helping kids navigate the modern tech world safely and confidently.
- Financial Literacy (“Money Wise”) — practical concepts for real-life money management.
Find out more about the book, or buy it at kidlaboratories or wherever you buy books! The book of course is about more than just technology, but starts there. You’ll find financial literacy for kids, digital literacy, and character lessons for kids in elementary and middle school age.
