Holidays are an amazing time to add some STEM to your day. You want to do something festive, but with your busy schedule, it can be challenging to find the time to squeeze it in. So make your Valentine’s Day activities do double duty and easy to implement with one of these super fun, engaging,…
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Shopkins Surprise Eggs Science Activity
Has Shopkins fever hit your house? It’s HOT! around here. When I asked my daughter what her three favorite things are, she said Shopkins, surprise egg videos and science. Probably in that order. And she came up with a way to do all three all at once with this Shopkins Surprise Eggs Science Activity. Simply…
How to Grow Valentine Heart Borax Crystals
You gotta love a classic science experiment, especially for Valentine’s Day! Growing crystals never gets old. These Valentine Heart Borax Crystals grow overnight and get even bigger after a few days, so they’re perfect for a science experiment the week of Valentine’s Day. The Science Behind Borax Crystals Crystals are an amazing part of our…
Valentine STEAM Challenges for Kids
It’s time to spread the love this Valentine’s Day. Love for STEAM, that is. Because who doesn’t love them some sweet science, technology, engineering, art and math? And to make it easy for you, we’re giving you the gift of Valentine STEAM with these FREE printable Valentine’s Day STEAM Challenge Cards. There’s two week’s worth activities in…
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…
The Best Star Wars Gifts for Fans
Got a Star Wars fan in the house?? This Star Wars Gifts list is totally for you… From Darth to Baby Yoda… from the Death Star to the Millenium Falcon… from Dooku to Mandalorian… There’s something in here for every Star Wars kid fan or adult fan. Like Star Wars LEGO sets (they make perfect…
Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids filled with STEM and STEAM
Black Friday is almost here and I’m ready!! I’ve pulled together my master shopping list of all the amazing STEM & STEAM Gift Ideas for Kids. I love playing with toys and seeing what’s new, especially in the world of STEM / STEAM. I hope this MIT mom / engineer and kid approved list full…
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,…
How to Make Edible Water Bubbles
Food science. It’s totally one of my favorite ways to learn. Because what’s better than making your brain bigger while you snack? Today’s project is a totally fun one… Edible water bubbles. They owe their jiggly self to something chefs use called molecular gastronomy. Read on to learn more about edible water bubbles, molecular gastronomy,…
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…