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Indoor Camping Activities for Kids: Science, Sensory and Art

Indoor Camping Activities for Kids: Science, Sensory and Art

June 18, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

These indoor camping activities for kids are excellent for pretend play or for prepping kids for outdoor camping through play.  We have so much fun setting up indoor camping activities and using the theme for pretend play, crafting and games. Here is a list of some of our favorite activities that

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Build a Flying Machine STEM Challenge for Kids

Build a Flying Machine STEM Challenge for Kids

December 20, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

We had the best time learning about the principles of flight and (attempting) to build a flying machine out of household items! After watching ‘Twas the Night Before Liftoff’, we learned about lift, weight, thrust, and drag and were determined to hold a little flying machine STEM challenge in our

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Build a Nest STEM Challenge for Kids

Build a Nest STEM Challenge for Kids

October 31, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 6 Comments

This build a nest STEM challenge for kids gets kids thinking creatively and applying imagination to science! A nest making activity for any age! This STEM Challenge for kids is an extension activity to the book, Owl Babies. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. In reading the page that discussed

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How to STEM at Home the Simple Way

How to STEM at Home the Simple Way

September 15, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) is all the rage, and it’s no wonder. So many incredible skills can be learned by exploring these topics starting at a young age. And, it’s FUN! Check out how you can STEM at home by getting a box full of fun delivered right

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Erupting Water Slide! Backyard, Summer STEM

Erupting Water Slide! Backyard, Summer STEM

July 1, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Baking soda + vinegar. A favorite in my house and a favorite of mine from childhood. The smell of vinegar still brings me back to elementary science fairs and building volcanoes out of mud in my backyard. The reaction between the two ingredients just never gets old. It’s the ultimate

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Summer Camp at Home: Themed Crafts, Science, Snacks, Sensory and more!

Summer Camp at Home: Themed Crafts, Science, Snacks, Sensory and more!

April 26, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

It’s almost summer! Let’s be honest…are you wondering how you are going to keep your kids busy, off of electronics, and learning throughout the entire summer! It’s a bit daunting I agree…so let’s do it together! Check out this 6 week summer camp at home that you can easily accomplish with your own

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Cranberry Sensory Play for Toddlers

Cranberry Sensory Play for Toddlers

November 21, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 13 Comments

Make an indoor cranberry sensory bin for some simple science and cranberry sensory play with kids! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.   Sensory bins are excellent for language development, memory, fine motor skills and more! This cranberry and water sensory bin is simple to put together and easy for

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Color Mixing in the Snow

Color Mixing in the Snow

February 3, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

  We are wrapping up our snow and ice activities this week before beginning all things love and Valentine’s Day! One of our favorite things to do when it snows, is bring the snow inside! We only last outside for so long and love to play in the snow, so

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Simple Snowflake Craft: Painting Salt with Watercolors

Simple Snowflake Craft: Painting Salt with Watercolors

December 4, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

           This is such an easy and fun craft that incorporates a little bit of science! You only need a few materials that most of you probably have lying around your house. Have you ever painted with watercolors on salt? The watercolor travels along the salt making

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Marbled Milk Paper: Science + Art for Kids

Marbled Milk Paper: Science + Art for Kids

May 21, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

This is one of the most fun science experiments for toddlers and preschoolers! Combining science and art, not only is the process really awesome, but you can use the finished product to make some marbled milk prints! It’s so simple, all you need is milk, food coloring, Q-tips and dish

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