Harry Potter learning activities are always a hit, but maybe even more so around Halloween time.
This Revelio charm science experiment is a great one to do any time of year at home or in the classroom.
It involves a … Read More ...
Planet Information Bookmarks
Lots of kids are into space and love learning about the planets. If you’ve got one of those you should definitely download these free planet information bookmarks from 3 Dinosaurs.
The bookmarks include a drawing of the planet, its name, … Read More ...
Fingerprint Explorations for Kids
Kids often go through a mystery phase where they love stories with a bit of suspense and clues they need to follow to solve a mystery. My daughter has been in this phase for a few years now and I’m … Read More ...
Make Corn Dance with this Simple Science Experiment
Corn is in season now through the fall so now and for the next few months would be a good time to use corn in a science project.
Little Bins for Little Hands has a great experiment where students learn … Read More ...
Take a Leaf Walk and Graph Your Results
It’s a little early for leaf changing, though I did notice some of the leaves on our neighbor’s dogwood trees are starting to turn already.
When it’s time for a fall nature walk or exploration on the playground, print out … Read More ...
Draw an Astronaut with an Algorithm
If your kids are into space they will probably have fun with this algorithm for drawing an astronaut from JDaniel4’s Mom.
An algorithm is just a set of instructions that need to be done in order to achieve a desired … Read More ...
Make “Magic Mud” That Glows in Black Light
Kids love sticky, messy science experiments, and this one adds the fun of being something you can play with in the dark that glows in black light.
Magic Mud is made with just a couple of ingredients you may already … Read More ...
Easy Experiment for Kids: Can You Fit through an Index Card?
I think when I was younger I did this experiment with a regular sized piece of paper, but it’s even more amazing when you discover that you can actually walk through a loop made by an index card.
Mess for … Read More ...
Learn How to Measure a Tree with Help from a Pencil
This is a really cool activity that’s great for summer if you have two or more kids to work with.
You can read all the details at From ABCs to ACTs, but with the help of her printable, a pencil, … Read More ...
Make a DIY Robot Hand with Straws
There are so many great STEM activities you can do with kids as a group or individually, and I love to have some of these kids of ideas on hand for the summer when we need some easy activities that … Read More ...
Test the Heat of the Summer Sun with a Solar Hot Dog Cooker
I have always wanted to try making a solar oven and cooking something with it when it’s really hot outside.
Instructables has a plan for making a solar cooker to cook hot dogs, and it looks pretty easy and like … Read More ...
Upcycle Crayons Using the Sun
It feels like we had a very fast spring here in Arkansas and like it is almost warm enough to call it summer more than a month early. It’s probably not really warm enough to do this experiment, but it … Read More ...
Montessori-Inspired Rainbow Learning
Rainbows are fun to investigate and create art around all year long, but they’re especially fun in the spring, when showers often lead to rainbows.
Nightchayde has a fun collection of activities involving rainbows that she did with her little … Read More ...
Science Experiments to Do with Peeps
I am willing to admit that I am not a fan of Peeps. I would much rather use those sugary treats in science experiments because that means I don’t have to eat them.
There are lots of fun things you … Read More ...
Work on Symmetry with this Easy Butterfly Craft
Symmetry is an important early concept for kids, and this symmetry activity for kids is a fun way to play with it.
Grab the butterfly printable from Early Learning Ideas, let kids decorate half the butterfly and then play with … Read More ...
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