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…
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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…
30+ Super Creative Cereal Box Crafts and Projects for Kids
It’s time to gather up all those empty cereal boxes! I’ve pulled together a mega list of 30+ Super Creative Cereal Box Crafts and Cereal Box Projects for Kids. Inside this really fun list, you’ll find cereal box cars, flowers, pretend play props, art projects and tools, cereal box animals, and more. I have even thrown…
STEM On A Budget: Cheap and Fun Ways to Learn
The number one question I get about STEM projects is “Where can I find the supplies cheaper?” Teachers’ budgets are tight, almost non-existent. Household money in many families is tight too. But this shouldn’t be a deterrent to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. So I gathered up some of my friends and we…
Gorgeous Spin Art Hearts Painting Activity for Kids
We love the creative sparks that fly when we add process art to our day. So we got out the salad spinner, did some spin painting and made these gorgeous Spin Art Hearts!! They’re gorgeously swirly and every heart is unique, just like the kids that make them. And the science behind the swirl makes…
Here are the very best STEAM and STEM games your kids will love!
Board games that integrate STEM and STEAM are not only educational, but have boundless educational opportunities. And like with any game, it can be played over and over with different outcomes, making it an exciting adventure for kids to learn and play along the way. Here are some of the best STEM and STEAM games…
7 Ways Research Indicates Pretend Play is Vital for Brain Development
“Bzzzz! WOOOSH! Bam!” Sweet sounds of laughter and imaginative play ring out. As a parent, I am sure you can hear them too. As kids let their imaginations run wild and their interests take the lead on how they play, they begin to let their fantasies and pretend play dominate their day and what toys…
You Totally Want this FREE Preschool STEAM Bundle!!
December… It goes by in a flash. A flash of $$’s that is!!!! Between gifts and holiday events and hosting the family for meals, it doesn’t seem like there’s much left to invest in school, right? So this December we’ve pulled together something really special for you. And totally free. A Free Preschool STEAM Bundle…