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,…
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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…
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…
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate National STEM Day and STEAM Day
Did you know that every year in November there is a very special day for people like us? People who like science, technology, engineering, art, and math? It’s National STEM Day (and National STEAM Day too!!) on November 8th. Why choose November 8th for a day that celebrates creativity, learning, and innovation? Because it can…
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…
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…
20+ Technology Projects for Kids They’ll Love
You can search the internet for some of the best technology projects for kids, but we have done the hard work for you! This list is sure to get those creative juices flowing! Use this set of 28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids (and a few more, too!) posts to excite the kids all…