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…
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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…
Magical Unicorn STEM Activities for Kids
Are they real? Unicorns that is. If you believe, they can be, right? So lets do some STEM and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) that makes them feel more real. Kids will love building, coding, playing and more with these fun hands-on projects! Thank you UBTECH for sponsoring this post. JIMU Robots are…
Festive and Fun Last Minute Christmas Ideas for Kids
It’s the week before Christmas… Do you need some help? I’ve got a list of Festive and Fun Last Minute Christmas Ideas for Kids. It’s packed with crafts, science, baking, and more stuff the kids will love. Last Minute Christmas Idea #1: Make homemade gifts. I adore homemade gifts. Because they are loaded with love….
The Best STEM Books and STEAM Books for Kids
Books and STEM and STEAM. It’s a match made for fun and learning. Every year, I am fortunate enough to receive a TON of books for review. So a few times a year, I like to go through my shelves and make a master list of my new favorites for the year. This list is…
How to Make a Recycled Balloon Car
Got recyclables? I do! And I’m always looking for a good STEAM project to use up some of these recycling bin supplies. And these Upcycled Balloon Cars are a fave green STEM project. So start digging through the bin and start building! Upcycled Balloon Car Supplies Needed I like to keep a stash of recyclables…
How to Make a DIY Kaleidoscope
Around here we love color. And pattern. And toys. So we just HAD to figure out how to make a DIY kaleidoscope. Because it combines all three and it makes a fabulous STEAM project. This DIY kaleidoscope is one of the most fun engineering projects we’ve done! And makes a super cool spinning contraption the…
20+ Amazing Rock Projects to Do with Kids
It’s the perfect time of year for rock projects! When’s the last time you made your own pet rock? Or collected river rocks to paint? This is an awesome collection of rock crafts, activities, and science for kids that includes making beautiful garden stones and rock play. We are a participant in the Amazon Services…
50+ Awesome Engineering Projects for Kids
Wow! I’m a huge fan of the best engineering projects for kids and want to be sure you have some great STEAM ideas on hand. This list is sure to get those creative juices flowing! Use this set of 28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids posts to excite the kids all year long. Learn using…