Monthly Physics themed postcards for kids
Hi everyone,
I'm a physicist at CERN and a mother of twins living in France.
A few months ago, I started a small project called The Stardust Collective because I kept wondering what it would have felt like if, as a child, I'd had a scientist write to me every month.
So I began sending postcards to children, each exploring one big scientific idea. They write back with questions, thoughts, or drawings, and I reply to every child personally. It has genuinely become one of the most meaningful things I do outside of research.
We recently finished a pilot of 4 months with 42 children from over 30 families, and reading the children's letters has been such a joy.
I'm opening a small new cohort (20 families) in September, and I thought this community might appreciate the idea. If you're looking for a screen-free way to nurture curiosity and conversations about science at home, this may be something your family would enjoy.
The child in my mind that I write to is my niece who is 7, but I think this will be enjoyed by 5-12 year olds :)
I'm happy to answer any questions in the comments. ❤️