April 22nd… Earth Day is a day we can celebrate in class, at home, and outside. Check out this list of Amazing and Educational Earth Day Activities for Kids. The History of Earth Day Earth Day started in 1970 by Gaylor Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin. He got the idea for a national…
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Why Doing Creative Projects with Kids Really Matters
Think about your life as an adult. When is the last time you had to think creatively to solve a problem? Maybe it was as simple as forgetting to take something out of the freezer for dinner and needing to combine ingredients from your pantry to come up with something your family will eat. Maybe it…
Cricut Maker – Your New Favorite Makerspace Tool
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. You know when you have a project idea but it feels like there are barriers to getting it done? Like there’s too much cardboard to cut. Or you can’t get the shapes just right. Or you…
30+ Super Creative Cereal Box Crafts and Projects for Kids
It’s time to gather up all those empty cereal boxes! I’ve pulled together a mega list of 30+ Super Creative Cereal Box Crafts and Cereal Box Projects for Kids. Inside this really fun list, you’ll find cereal box cars, flowers, pretend play props, art projects and tools, cereal box animals, and more. I have even thrown…
10+ Fun Play and Learn Moon Activities
The moon is fascinating! My little lady has so many questions about that big rock in the sky and I do my best to give her hands-on learning ideas which help her learn. This time we are collecting the very best play and learn moon activities! You can study the moon with your kids any time…
Here are the very best STEAM and STEM games your kids will love!
Board games that integrate STEM and STEAM are not only educational, but have boundless educational opportunities. And like with any game, it can be played over and over with different outcomes, making it an exciting adventure for kids to learn and play along the way. Here are some of the best STEM and STEAM games…
How to Make this Colorful Perler Beads Change Holder Homemade Gift
Homemade gifts… They often consist of dripping glue, copious amounts of glitter, and questionable shapes. And I absolutely ADORE THEM. Because the biggest thing they contain is love 💖But, wouldn’t it be cool if the kids could put their love into something you’d actually use? Like this Colorful Perler Beads Change Holder. This handy holder…
You Totally Want this FREE Preschool STEAM Bundle!!
December… It goes by in a flash. A flash of $$’s that is!!!! Between gifts and holiday events and hosting the family for meals, it doesn’t seem like there’s much left to invest in school, right? So this December we’ve pulled together something really special for you. And totally free. A Free Preschool STEAM Bundle…
STEM Challenge – Build a Snack Mix Machine
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GoldfishMix #Walmart #CollectiveBias I have a challenge for you and the kids today. Build your own Snack Mix Machine. Why? Because it’s fun! And because it teaches about an important part of engineering – simple machines. I totally…
How to Make a Snow Fairy Doll
When I was little, I thought that every snowflake that fell in snowy Ohio was a fairy. Unfortunately, you never got to actually meet them because they would melt once they realized you saw them. I’m not totally sure I believe in fairies anymore, but I still believe that snow is magical. And I still…