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…
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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…
How to Make Helium Bubble Clouds
This post has been sponsored by Balloon Time. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Love to have fun while you learn? This is totally the project for you!! We got to play with helium AND bubbles while we made Helium Bubble Clouds! With just a few simple supplies and an awesome Balloon Time Jumbo…
Bread in a Bag Recipe – Totally Delicious and Easy
Food. What better way to learn about science than by eating it? Especially if it’s delicious. Like this yummy, Bread in a Bag recipe. It’s one of our favorite Food Science activities and that list even includes color changing unicorn noodles, layers of the earth pudding cups, AND mad scientist ice cream sundaes! Kids can…
Halloween Science Spooky Fun for Kids
Halloween is pretty much the coolest time of year to learn science. I mean, when else can you throw a party where the biggest wow factor happens because of chemistry or physics? Because that’s exactly what happens when you make things glow in the dark, change color, make scary sounds and explode! Here are some of…