My kiddo struggles with playing alone. Boring, she says… But my girl loves her some science potions. It’s pretty much the only thing that will keep her occupied solo for more than half an hour. One of the other things she loves is surprises. So for Halloween this year, I combined the two into some…
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Halloween Engineering Projects for Kids
Halloween time is SUPER fun for kids! Theme your engineering projects this year with Halloween and keep your STEAM kids creating with these engaging ideas. This set of Halloween engineering projects are perfect for your kids. They are going to dive into the depths of a pumpkin, build with bones, and create beautiful creations with…
Jack-o’-lantern Halloween Slime
I’m always up for a fun slime recipe. Stuff like heat sensitive color changing slime or rainbow slime. I decided though, that I (um… my daughter) really needed slime for all the major holidays. And I hope your kiddos have that need too ;) Because here is a super easy, super silly Jack-o’-lantern Halloween Slime….
Halloween Candy Science Kit
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBias You can pack a ton of sweet science into a beaker full of Halloween fun. And this year we decided to gift some to our favorite scientists by BOO’ing It Forward. Our candy science kit is filled…
Light Up Thanksgiving Turkey Circuit Craft for Kids
Feel like you can’t face another hand print turkey this Thanksgiving? Try a different turkey craft with the kiddos this year! I love these adorable light-up turkeys made with a very simple circuit of a battery and bulbs and soft and fluffy pom poms. This post contains affiliate links. Thanksgiving Turkey Circuits Supplies Needed…
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…
Earth Toast: A Tasty Global Warming Lesson for Kids
Earth Toast is a fun approach to a very serious topic. Global Warming. Help your kids understand what is happening to the earth and what we can do about it while you chat over a piece of toast. It’s bread globally warmed, so to speak :) This post contains affiliate links. Global Warming Lesson Global…
Valentine STEM: Light-Up Circuit Valentines
Did you know that you can paint on an electrical circuit? Neither did I until I stumbled across some electric paint a few months ago. And it’s as easy to use as glitter glue. Really. Ever since I found it, I’ve been dreaming up projects, projects like these Light-Up Circuit Valentines. They’re conversation hearts with their…
25 Lovely Valentine Process Art Projects for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air… love for art, that is! And it’s time for Valentine projects! We love open-ended, you never know what will turn out, kind of art around here. So here are 25 Valentine Process Art Projects for the kiddos. I’m going to use a bit of a loose definition of process art here. Typically…
How to Make These Super Easy Gummy Bear Filled Heart Cookies
Baking… It’s like you give a little piece of your heart when you make someone homemade cookies, right? With these adorable (and easy to make) Gummy Beart Filled Heart Cookies, your love really shows! They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any day you’re baking for someone you love. How to Make These Super Easy…