I’m always on the hunt for new skills and tools that make my life easier. But probably even more, I look for skills and tools that make my life more creative. And that’s where my Cricut comes in. Especially one of the most helpful parts of it, the Print then Cut feature. Here are some…
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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…
Earth Toast: A Tasty Global Warming Lesson for Kids
Earth Toast is a fun approach to a very serious topic. Global Warming. Help your kids understand what is happening to the earth and what we can do about it while you chat over a piece of toast. It’s bread globally warmed, so to speak :) This post contains affiliate links. Global Warming Lesson Global…
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…
How to Make Custom Notebooks with the Cricut EasyPress 2
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m so excited to share with you a new project! It’s a little bit different than my usual stuff… Because I made it for myself, not for kids. I whipped out my Cricut EasyPress 2 and…
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…
Printable Valentine Cards for Kids Who Love STEM and STEAM
You know what’s fun about Valentine’s Day? There’s a card for everyone. Every interest, every personality, everything that floats your boat. So I decided to pull together a list of awesome Printable Valentine Cards for Kids Who Love STEM and STEAM. Like I do :) This list is so fun! There are LEGO Valentines, art…