The moon is fascinating! My little lady has so many questions about that big rock in the sky and I do my best to give her hands-on learning ideas which help her learn. This time we are collecting the very best play and learn moon activities! You can study the moon with your kids any time…
- School -
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…
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…
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,…
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…
How to Do the Egg in a Bottle Experiment
“Wow! How did you do that??” As a parent or a teacher, those are some of the best words you can hear. Well, after I love you, of course. And there’s nothing like science to get the kids intrigued and wondering how something works. That’s why we HAD to do the classic Egg in a…
How to Make a Light-Up Paper Circuits School Bus Card
Have you been looking for fun and different craft projects to do with the kids? Try paper circuits! They’re a great way to learn about electricity while making a fun paper card. We love playing with circuits around here… We’ve made Valentines and lightsabers, and this Light-Up Paper Circuits School Bus Card is one of…
How to Make a Delicious Rock Cycle with Chocolate Rocks
The kids will love learning about the science of rocks with this delicious rock cycle made of chocolate rocks. Chocolate shavings become sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic types of rocks in this easy to follow science experiment. I’ve included a printable rock cycle diagram perfect for classrooms and homeschool too. What Types of Rocks Are There?…
50+ Awesome Engineering Projects for Kids
Wow! I’m a huge fan of the best engineering projects for kids and want to be sure you have some great STEAM ideas on hand. This list is sure to get those creative juices flowing! Use this set of 28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids posts to excite the kids all year long. Learn using…