If you’re still looking for some fun Easter or spring themed things to do with the kids this week, check out these science and STEM ideas from Fun Learning for Kids.
Some of these are pretty classic, like making structures … Read More ...
Check out This Amazing DIY Operation-Style Game
This is definitely not a beginner project, but it’s so cool I couldn’t resist sharing it.
The Maker Mom has step-by-step instructions for making a power gems mining game modeled on Operation.
The back of the board is covered with … Read More ...
Fun Printable Insect Activities
This time of year is ripe for talking about insects, how caterpillars turn into moths and other fun stuff about the natural order of things.
Sunny Day Family has collected a great bunch of free printable insect activities, including coloring … Read More ...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with STEM Activities
I love STEM projects any time of year, but these St. Patrick’s Day themed STEM projects collected by Little Bins for Little Hands are all the more fun for the holiday theme.
A lot of these are interpretations of classics, … Read More ...
Use Pattern Blocks to Build a Beehive
I love this idea from Gift of Curiosity for making a beehive model out of hexagon pattern blocks. My daughter loved her pattern blocks when she was younger and it would be great to pull them out again and have … Read More ...
Insect Activities for Kids
My daughter has always been interested in bugs — though she doesn’t really like spiders — and I’m glad she doesn’t find them icky or tend to run away from them.
Lots of kids seem to go through a bug … Read More ...
Spring Learning Activities for Little Kids
I don’t know why there are so many different spring-themed learning activities. Maybe because we’re all so excited about the changing weather we want to talk about it as much as we possibly can.
Whatever the reason, Kindergals has a … Read More ...
Science Activity – Build a Heart Model from Soda Bottles and Straws
I love this idea for making a functioning heart model from STEAM Powered Family.
The materials are easy to come by, especially if you drink soda, and it’s a powerful lesson in how blood moves around the body.
In addition … Read More ...
Tooth Activities for Children’s Dental Health Month
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? It’s a good time to celebrate good oral hygiene, to learn about teeth and to do teeth-related activities.
A to Z Teacher Stuff has a tooth unit study that … Read More ...
Fun Valentine Crafts and Activities for Kids
There are so many great Valentine’s Day crafts and activities for kids, it would take more than all month to share them.
But NurtureStore has a great collection of activities and crafts for Valentine’s Day, including sensory projects, science, … Read More ...
Easy Ways for Kids to Start Seeds
Planting seeds indoors and observing the plants as they grow is a common activity this time of year in preschool classrooms and beyond.
The great thing about it, in addition, to teaching kids about how plants grow and the parts … Read More ...
Super Cute Auto Shop Dramatic Play Area
Dramatic play is the learning of preschool, and this auto shop dramatic play area idea from Pocket of Preschool is really cute and packs in a lot of learning opportunities.
Make cars out of big cardboard boxes and use props … Read More ...
10 Amazing Ways to Make a Cell Model
Cells are tiny but there is a lot going on inside of them, which can be hard for kids and adults alike to visualize.
Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers has a great collection of DIY cell models using everything from foam to … Read More ...
Learn about Habitats with These Adorable Printables
Little kids love learning about animals, and it’s important to classify animals in different ways, including by their habitats.
These cute printables from A Dab of Glue Will Do will help kids learn about habitats and which animals live together.… Read More ...
Crafty Creation 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 ...