For some reason, Halloween brings out the gross in me. I’m always inspired to do some slightly weird and gross brain activity or recipe in honor of being @craftbrain and all. It must be my inner zombie coming out or something. This year, it’s totally delicious, totally creepy Rice Crispy Treat Brains. And they’re totally…
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How to Make a Delicious Rock Cycle with Chocolate Rocks
The kids will love learning about the science of rocks with this delicious rock cycle made of chocolate rocks. Chocolate shavings become sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic types of rocks in this easy to follow science experiment. I’ve included a printable rock cycle diagram perfect for classrooms and homeschool too. What Types of Rocks Are There?…
Glow-in-the-Dark Lollipops
With Halloween coming up we thought we’d make a special edible science experiment that replaced ghoulish with glowing – and we came up with these Glow-in-the-Dark Lollipops! These Glow-in-the-dark lollipops are a great option for a spooky Halloween party, or just a special family movie night or bonfire. Glow in the Dark Lollipops = Fun for…
Hands-on Fall STEAM Activities for Kids
Do you feel the weather getting cooler? Do you see the leaves changing colors? It’s all fall science happening around you! This set of Fall STEAM activities are perfect for your creators. They are going to dive into the depths of a pumpkin, study why leaves change colors, and create beautiful creations with all things…
Magical Color Changing Unicorn Noodles
We have a bit of a thing for stuff that changes color around here. Things like slime. And lemonade. And mood lipstick with flowers inside. And when we saw these unicorn noodles made by @the_sunkissed_kitchen on Instagram, I knew they were a must try. And not just a culinary must try… A science must try! Because science…
What’s the Fastest Way to Bake a Potato? Baked Potato Science Fair Project
It’s science fair season! Are your kids working on something yet? This year, for kindergarten, I got to flash back to the science fair project I did as a kiddo. We asked What’s the Fastest Way to Bake a Potato? And learned all about the Scientific Method. Keep reading for the delicious and easy science…
Ada Twist’s Color Changing Lemonade Lab
I have something very special for you today. One of the coolest science experiments we have ever done… Color Changing Lemonade. Made with a deliciously natural, beautifully floral ingredient that turns a frosty glass of lemonade from yellow to purple to pink. And makes it taste extra delicious too. And I have another special something for you!…
Mad Scientist Ice Cream Lab
Looking for a science experiment that your kids will beg for? This is definitely the one. Serve up a delicious ice cream sundae and learn a little fun science along the way with this Ice Cream Lab. It’s perfect for Mad Scientist parties, Halloween fun or a special birthday treat. This post contains affiliate links….
Snap Crackle Pop Rocks Chocolate Bark
“Taste the Explosion!” Pop Rocks are an experience that I remember from my childhood and now love trying with my kiddo. The cool way they pop is so fun! And it turns out, it makes a really yummy chocolate bark, too. Want an even more decadent sensory experience? Add this bark to a s’more! This…
Fruit Stand Circuits
Spring is in the air and the fruit stands are starting to open up out here in California. So of course we were thinking about all the fun STEM projects we could do with the farmer’s best crops. Luckily, StemBox had my back. It’s a new hands-on STEM subscription box that inspires girls to get excited about science…