Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! But there’s still a few more weeks of school… Time to bring out some fun STEAM activities for the kids! I had such a great response to my Turkey Color by Coding Coloring Page this month, that I just had to whip up a few more festive coloring pages…
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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,…
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: Make homemade gifts. I adore homemade gifts. Because they are loaded with love….
The Best STEM Books and STEAM Books for Kids
Books and STEM and STEAM. It’s a match made for fun and learning. Every year, I am fortunate enough to receive a TON of books for review. So a few times a year, I like to go through my shelves and make a master list of my new favorites for the year. This list is…
Win the Rosie Revere and the Questioneers Giveaway
I have something really fun for you today! A giveaway!! A book giveaway from one of my favorite children’s book authors, Andrea Beaty. She’s the creative writer behind Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist. And she has a brand new chapter book series called The Questioneers. Abrams Books sent me a…
Christmas Science: How to Make Grinch Bath Bombs
“Then he got an idea! An awful idea! The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea!” He decided to take a bath to warm his heart :) Not really, but if he saw these gorgeously green, marshmallowy scented bath bombs. I don’t think he would hate Christmas so much! Enjoy the Christmas holidays with these Grinch Bath…
Christmas STEM: Light Up Holiday Gift Tags
Don’t you love how everything seems to light up at the holidays? Christmas trees. People’s houses. Menorahs. This year I wanted our presents to light up as well so I put together these cute holiday gift tags just waiting for a touch of brightness. You and the kids can light up Rudolph’s nose, the star…
Thanksgiving STEAM: Turkey Color by Coding
November… Ever feel like this is the last month of the year to get some real learning in? December goes by so fast. And you’re kind of tired from Halloween and October? So you need tools that make planning a learning activity easy for the kids. Enter Turkey Color by Coding. Thanksgiving STEAM at it’s…
The Best Toy Robots for Kids
What are the seasons of the year? I’m pretty sure you learned that when you were little. They’re winter, spring, summer, fall, right? But did you know that there’s actually a 5th season??? It’s ROBOT SEASON!! Or at least in our house. It’s that time of year when we get to test all the new…
Emoji Thaumatrope Optical Illusion Toys STEAM Activity for Kids
Looking for a budget friendly, hands-on STEAM project for school or home? Thaumatropes are a perfect fit. In my latest printable, kids can explore their favorite emojis and their creative DIY side and by designing and making their own thaumatropes. What is a Thaumatrope? These emoji-tropes are a classic optical illusion toy called thaumatropes. They…