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…
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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…
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…
Light-Up Rocket Corner Bookmark
We’ve been space obsessed lately. Rockets, blood moons, eclipses, water on are, asteroid showers, there’s so much cool stuff happening out there! It’s making us dream of going to space! I bet you and the kids do too, so I know you will love this easy to make Light-Up Rocket Corner Bookmark. Add a cool STEM…
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…
5 Meaningful Ways to Connect with Kids While They’re Little
To really and truly connect with kids, it is important to play with them, engage them, and give them full and undivided attention. In many ways it’s a need and not just a luxury. It’s often said that if we don’t listen to the little things today, in their tween and teen years, they won’t…