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Open Minds & Messy Hands
There’s something fascinating, and equally mesmerizing, about outer space. Making it a really fun topic of discussion and questioning for kids of all ages. Here are some space activities to get you started talking and learning with your kids! Space Activities for Kids Engaging all the senses and providing experiential play
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
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
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
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
5 Olympics activities for kids that are easy to do at home. Kids will connect and learn with these STEM activities while learning about the Olympics! Track and field events in the olympics are FULL of opportunities to discuss science and math. There is force, gravity and projectile
As a stay at home mom of three little ones, I am ALWAYS searching for something to occupy my kids and keep them entertained for periods of time. Don’t get me wrong, I encourage (and like) them to help me around the house doing laundry, dishes, cooking, etc…but occasionally, I
It’s no secret we LOVE science experiments in our house and I try to do as much STEM education at home as possible. We typically do a lot of experimenting with household objects using bowls, spoons and old medicine droppers as our materials. Having ‘real’ science tools for creating at-home
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This is a SUPER simple process with TONS of learning potential…and pretty mess free! WHAT YOU NEED: -construction paper -chalk -toy car -Legos, toy buildings, people, etc (optional) 1. We used 5×7 sized construction paper and drew both straight and curved roads on a number of pieces. Fun drawing practice.