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…
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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…
Light Up Valentine Corner Bookmark
I hope you love showing your love for STEM and STEAM because I’ve got another fun Valentine’s Day project for you today! I know you will love this easy to make Light-Up Valentine Corner Bookmark. I’m hanging out with Maggy from Red Ted Art for her amazing 31 Days of Love series this month and…
Valentine STEM: Light-Up Circuit Valentines
Did you know that you can paint on an electrical circuit? Neither did I until I stumbled across some electric paint a few months ago. And it’s as easy to use as glitter glue. Really. Ever since I found it, I’ve been dreaming up projects, projects like these Light-Up Circuit Valentines. They’re conversation hearts with their…
10+ Awesome Coding Apps for Kids
Coding is the language of the future! If you have kids interested in computers or how things work in this age of technology, here’s a set of coding activities your kids are going to love. We’ve been playing with them in our house, our friend’s houses, and in class and here’s what we think. Check…