I am always looking for projects to engage my children and whilst my daughter loves science it is hard to find projects that appeal to her. These look like fun and I am sure she will scream with delight when … Read More ...
Amazing DIY Heat Sensitve Slime
This is another DIY Kid’s dough recipe but this one is super cool! Add heat activated pigment
to take your DIY Dough to the next level.
The full instructions and recipe can be found here at LeftBrainCraftBrain
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More Brain Stimulating Gift Ideas For Kids
Yesterday we shared a round up of STEM gifts for kids. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We were were asked for a list of ideas for the older Gifted child. We came across this round up which is aimed at … Read More ...
The Best Gifts That Will Stimulate Their Brain
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Here is a round up of 15 gifts that are not only fun they are educational and will stimulate your little ones minds and creativity. Just in time for Christmas 15 STEM … Read More ...
10 Simple Science Activity Sheets
My kids love Science, in fact for Christmas last year I converted a garden potting table into a outdoor science table. They have had so much fun with it all year round and it has grown with them. I love … Read More ...
LittleBits Electronic Gingerbread House Kit
These LittleBits Electronic kits 
are perfect for the geeky child or adult. I know my daughter would love to “tinker” with this kit. There are lots of different kits on their website, including Non-Christmas themed packs. Perfect for Extension programs … Read More ...
6 Lesson Helps For OCEAN Themed Lesson Plans
With Summer vacations upon us, trips to the beach or talks of doing so, have probably come up in our homes. If you have been thinking of doing a learning lesson of ocean facts for your kids, this post has … Read More ...
7 Crafts To Help Teach Your Kids About Outer Space
With the recent hype of the studying of our “ex-planet” Pluto, there has been a lot of talk of all things outer space. If you’d like to teach your kids a little more about the solar system, or maybe they’ve … Read More ...
Ice Painting for Kids
This is a wonderful art and sensory idea or lesson plan for kids of all ages, and it would be great no matter what the weather is outside. If it is hot, it can be done outside and the kids … Read More ...
Heat Sensitive Color Changing Slime
Talk about a fun science experiment that kids of all ages will enjoy. Follow along with the recipe shared on Left Brain Craft Brain and you can show the kids how to make slime that changes color when touched warm … Read More ...
Magnetic Ice Science Activity
Try mixing together ice and magnets for a fun learning activity for the kids. You can make your own magnetic science activity using a few ice cube trays and a variety of small, magnetic items such as paper clips, pipe … Read More ...
Stixplosions
Check out this amazing STEM activity shared by Ana on Babble Dabble Do. She came up with this idea to help her daughter explore more about how chain reactions work. What I love about it is that you can set … Read More ...
Fizzy Sight Words
Sometimes it can be tough to keep kids interested in learning, especially when it can seem like you are doing the same thing over and over again – like practicing with sight words. Swapna, from The Practical Mom, was working … Read More ...
Growing Seeds with Toddlers
I love gardening, and I love sharing my passion for it with others – especially kids! This easy and educational project posted by Malia, from Playdough to Plato, is a great way to get kids involved. Follow Malia’s suggestions and … Read More ...
Rain Cloud in a Jar
Go dig in your cupboards to find the supplies you need to try this weather-related science experiment with the kids. All you need is a clear cup or jar, some shaving cream, food coloring, and water. Before they did this … Read More ...