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Build a Zipline for Your Elf on the Shelf

November 29, 2019 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

We never did Elf on the Shelf with my daughter, but her classrooms in elementary school had an elf, and I could see this being a fun group project you could do in a classroom tinkering session or you could … Read More ...

Learn about the Life Cycle of a Christmas Tree

November 27, 2019 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? I’m in the day after Thanksgiving camp, but no matter when your tree goes up, now is a good time to talk about the life cycle of a Christmas tree.

The Preschool … Read More ...

How to Make Bioplastic Christmas Ornaments

November 23, 2019 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

Doesn’t that just sound impressive? Bioplastic is a fancy word for a plastic substance that’s made using materials that came from something alive (thus bio).

STEAM Powered Family first made bioplastic using milk, which is super interesting, but they’ve … Read More ...

Try This Magic Milk Experiment with Santa’s Milk

December 16, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

Here’s a fun simple science experiment that uses items you already have in the house and can even have a bit of a Christmas theme.

Combining milk, dish soap and food coloring — the full details are at Little Bins … Read More ...

A Christmas Printable for Practicing Motor Skills

December 7, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

christmas tree printable mat

This cute Christmas tree printable from You Clever Monkey is perfect for little ones practicing their fine motor skills. Use the little dots on the tree for the littlest kids to place dots of playdough, while bigger kids can … Read More ...

Practice Scissor Skills by Cutting Christmas Trees

December 5, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

christmas tree motor skills

It’s a wonderful day for the kid crafter when they realize that you can make a Christmas tree out of a triangle.

That simple shape is easy to cut and a great way for little ones to practice their scissor … Read More ...

Quiet a Jingle Bell STEM Challenge

December 2, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

There are so many fun ways to use Christmas decorations in learning activities. We have a whole bunch of jingle bells and we have used them in counting and sorting games, for craft projects and more through the years.

Little … Read More ...

Alphabet Bottle Cap Christmas Tree

December 1, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

bottle cap alphabet christmas tree

I know I’m not the only mom who keeps bottle caps, and every little kid classroom or art area probably has a giant stash of multicolored lids.

This easy activity uses some of those lids in a learning activity that’s … Read More ...

Candy Cane Coding for Kids

November 30, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

candy cane coding

Who says you need a computer to learn code? I love this simple idea from Left Brain Craft Brain to use binary code and red and white pony beads to make coded candy canes.

This easy project uses materials … Read More ...

Tons of Free Christmas Printables for Kids

November 21, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschooling your kids or just trying to keep your kiddo entertained between activities, this time of year can be tough. The weather isn’t always great, and kids seem to have more things to wait … Read More ...

20 Science Gift Ideas For Kids

November 20, 2018 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

These Science related gift ideas for kids has been hand-selected to give you an amazing roundup of Science related Christmas gift ideas. All of these products ooze science and are perfect for teens, tweens who have a love or an … Read More ...

A Musical Lesson for Thanksgiving

November 10, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

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Does the song “Over the River and through the Woods” remind you of Thanksgiving? I always think of it more as a Christmas song (I guess because I’ve never lived anywhere it snows for Thanksgiving), but I learned from this … Read More ...

STEM Gift Guide – Toys Your Children Must Have

November 1, 2018 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

STEM is not a new concept in our world of learning, but it’s been picking up a lot of focus lately in making certain that our education system is starting to teach more lessons on STEM activities for all ages … Read More ...

Crafty Creation Kits for Kids

January 2, 2018 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

tinkering kits and science kits for kids

Need to refresh your science center for the new year or come up with a gift for a creative kid?

Check out these tips for putting together a science lab kit (via She’s a Hot Mess) and an inventing/tinkering kit… Read More ...

Make a Snowman Shooter for a Little Holiday Fun

December 25, 2017 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

snowball shooters STEM game

Whether you’re experiencing a white Christmas or not – and even if you don’t celebrate Christmas at all – you can have a little snowman fun and play with physics with these simple snowman shooters.

Get all the details … Read More ...

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