STEM Engineering Activity: Create a Dam
After a rainfall is a perfect time to get your kids outside and do this awesome stem engineering activity. Challenge them to build a dam!
After a rainfall is a perfect time to get your kids outside and do this awesome stem engineering activity. Challenge them to build a dam!
Get up close with the photosynthesis process by painting with chlorophyll. This STEM chlorophyll science lesson will be memorable for all.
Have your kids thinking outside the eggshell with this STEM egg drop challenge. They will be scrambling to design a way to protect the egg.
Pull out the recycle bin and let the kids get to work designing and creating a leprechaun trap. This is a great seasonal STEM activity!
Give your students an interactive STEM experience with a STEM app that’s designed to help them learn and grow right from the start!
We love at-home STEM experiments and this dissolving marshmallows one is perfect for rainy days! Why Do STEM Experiments? STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) experiments are great learning experiences for kids because they ask them to create hypotheses about the world around them and then test those out. While some STEM experiments are complicated and…
Make the most of your kids’ toys with these LEGO STEM activities for kids of all ages! If your kids are anything like mine, then there are LEGOs in every nook and cranny of your home! LEGOs are endless in our house, so we decided to find a new way to use them in our…
It is almost time to baste our turkeys and dig into some serious pumpkin pie. I am like a kid in the candy store on Thanksgiving, because it is the one holiday that hasn’t been hijacked. Halloween is all about the candy, and Christmas is all about the presents, but Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is all about the food…
If we had to pick just one subject to do all year long that would both keep the kids engaged and help them learn about a ton of things, we’d pick science. Specifically, we’d focus on hands-on science experiments for kids that range from the super messy to the super detailed. Why? Well, science is…
So, it only seemed natural that our science experiment of the week was to make snow. I searched for just the right experiment to showcase during the class, but couldn’t find one that was both appropriate to show 4-8 year olds and gave accurate measurements. So, we made our own! How to Make Snow Science…
So, when Super G got a potato clock kit as an early Christmas gift, you know we had to try it out within the first 24 hours. In fact, Super G was the one who couldn’t wait to break open the kit and find some potatoes. We followed the directions, hooked up the potatoes and…
Doing chores helps build a sense of responsibility and pride that can’t really be taught without firsthand experience. It can help give children structure and be a good stepping stone into the “real world”. And most importantly, having your children do some work around the house can help reduce your workload which is most likely overloaded way…
From noseprints to cud chewing, check out these fun facts about cows to learn more about these gentle mammals.
Calling all nature lovers! Learn more about these captivating marine reptiles with these ten fun facts about sea turtles.
Find out where to find free coloring pages for kids, and learn about ways to use inspirational coloring pages at home and at school.
These fun facts about the solar eclipse are battle-stopping! Learn more about the science and history behind this celestial phenomenon.
Get to know the branch of the US Armed Forces that keeps the oceans open and free. Check out these astonishing facts about the Navy.
Add some hands-on activities to your place value lessons to make learning about ones, tens, and hundreds easy as pie!
If you are not sure if someone on your list is a Minecraft lover, there is a simple 3-point test you can use to analyze your conversations with them to determine their level of interest. Here you go… 1. Does this person talk about Steve like he’s a friend? – If the answer is yes,…
Get ready for some outer space fun with these five space crafts for kids! From stars to moons and everything in between, outer space fascinates most children at some point in their lives. Encourage their love of learning with these slightly messy but oh-so-fun crafts that are both fun and educational. The Best Space Crafts for…