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…
STEAM Projects
Color by Coding Happy New Year Coloring Page
Happy New Year!! Let’s start off the year with some hands-on, screen-free coding! Kids will love the challenge of this Happy New Year Color by Coding Coloring Page. It uses ASCII binary and decimal codes as the key to the colors. Read on to get the free download and to learn more how we’re exploring STEAM…
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: Do a Christmas Science Experiment Science can be totally fun, especially when it…
The Best Star Wars Gifts for Fans
Got a Star Wars fan in the house?? This Star Wars Gifts list is totally for you… From Darth to Baby Yoda… from the Death Star to the Millenium Falcon… from Dooku to Mandalorian… There’s something in here for every Star Wars kid fan or adult fan. Like Star Wars LEGO sets (they make perfect…
Star Wars Crafts for Kids
We are huge Star Wars fans and CANNOT wait when a new movie finally gets to the theaters. I have planned a special outing for our family that is going to be epic so we can see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on opening day!! Until then, I thought it would be fun to share…
Hour of Code ™: 20+ Easy Ways to Get Kids Coding
If you have been with me for a minute, you know how passionate I am about integrating the ideas of computer science and coding into anything and everything possible. If you find an activity that blends creativity and technology, I’ll be all over it! That’s why I love the idea of Hour of Code! It’s…
Black Friday 2019 – All the STEM Deals!
Black Friday is here! Who’s shopping? I am and digging for big deals for you. There are some really big ones out there on cool stuff like LEGO, microscopes, robots, science kits, and more! I’ve pulled together a few of my faves on Amazon to help save you time. Plus, just like last year, the…
Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids filled with STEM and STEAM
Black Friday is almost here and I’m ready!! I’ve pulled together my master shopping list of all the amazing STEM & STEAM Gift Ideas for Kids. I love playing with toys and seeing what’s new, especially in the world of STEM / STEAM. I hope this MIT mom / engineer and kid approved list full…
Grinch Day – 15 Ways to Celebrate
How the Grinch Stole Christmas {affiliate} is one of my favorite books from when I was little. And now I’m introducing it to my daughter by celebrating Grinch Day today with a bunch of fun activities. Here are 15 Ways to Celebrate Grinch Day: some messy, some silly, some yummy and all really, really green… This post contains…
Christmas Tree STEM Activities
The other day I realized I had been on a bit of a Christmas tree binge. Every other project we did around here had a Christmas tree in it. Hmm… What does that say? I was a pine tree in a previous life? Nah, I just think they’re pretty and they smell nice :) Anyway,…