Back to school and pencils just got together. But those handy little writing utensils can to so much more than just take notes. Make your pencil stash transform into amazing pencil STEM activities for kids! I’m not sure what it is about a new set of pencils, but it just makes me happy! I used…
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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…
Amazon Prime Day 2019 – All the STEM Deals!
You might have heard that Amazon Prime Day is here… It’s 2 days (July 15th and 16th) of blow out savings on everything you want for your family or classroom. So of course I had to pop over and see what’s for sale! And of course I found some amazing STEM and STEAM stuff on…
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!…
Math Facts Building Cards
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Math… For some kids, it can get boring or even hard. But it definitely doesn’t have to be either! So I’m always looking for cool new tricks to make math facts practice more hands-on. And more…
How to Make a Neverending Card
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Looking for a fun and easy project to do with the kids that won’t get put on the shelf (or in the trash) afterwards? Try this Neverending Card! Think homemade card meets fidget meets origami. But…
Amazing and Educational Earth Day Activities for Kids
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…
Spring STEAM Activities for Preschoolers
Done with winter yet? I know a lot of people are soooo ready for spring, so I’ve got a few things to get your mind off the snow. 32 to be specific. Here are 32 Spring STEAM Activities for Preschoolers filled with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math ideas for the garden, Easter & more. This post…
Layers of the Earth Pudding Cups
I have a bit of a thing for learning with food. There’s something about feeding your brain -and- your appetite at the same time that seems to make learning a lot more fun. And make it stick, too. And I have a bit of a thing for pudding, too :) So today’s project is Layers of…
What is STEAM and Why is it Important?
Picture it. A world without life-saving medicine. Or clean water. Or food to eat. A world with dwindling resources. With no solutions. It’s not that hard to picture, right? Because those very things are happening in many places in our world. And for many, it can feel like there’s no answer to these problems. But…