Print and Play Winter Science Activities

Need some easy, fun activities for a cold day? These print and play activities from Science Sparks are low prep and easy for kids with good cuttings skills to make themselves or to do with a little help from parents.

Activities include things like a penguin shadow puppet, using static electricity to make snowflakes hop and making spinning snowflakes from paper templates and paper clips, among others.

Head to Science Sparks to get all the ideas and save them for some fun cold weather learning!

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Book Review’ STEAM Kids Christmas: Science As the holiday season approaches, many parents may find themselves struggling to keep their kids entertained while also promoting education. Thankfully, STEAM Kids Christmas: Science offers a solution to this common problem. This book is full of engaging activities that blend the festive spirit of Christmas with the principles of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. From creating ice ornaments to building your own snowflakes, STEAM Kids Christmas: Science is sure to inspire young minds and encourage a love for learning.

Learning about Women in STEM – When it comes to teaching kids about science, it’s important to showcase the accomplishments of all types of scientists. That’s why Learning about Women in STEM is such an important resource. This book profiles the lives and achievements of dozens of women who have made significant contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math. By learning about the achievements of these trailblazing women, kids can be inspired to pursue their own passions and dreams, regardless of their gender or background.

St. Patrick’s Day STEM Project Ideas With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, many parents may be searching for fun and educational activities to celebrate the holiday with their kids. Look no further than St. Patrick’s Day STEM Project Ideas! This collection of projects and experiments is designed to teach kids about the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math, while also incorporating the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. From building leprechaun traps to creating your own rainbow, St. Patrick’s Day STEM Project Ideas is sure to bring a little luck of the Irish to your family’s learning.

20 Weather STEM Activities for Kids Weather is an important part of our daily lives, and learning about it can be both fascinating and educational for kids. That’s why 20 Weather STEM Activities for Kids is such a valuable resource. This collection of activities and experiments is designed to teach kids about the science behind weather phenomena such as clouds, precipitation, and wind. From making your own barometer to creating a tornado in a bottle, these activities are sure to inspire curiosity and a love for learning in kids of all ages. So why not get started with 20 Weather STEM Activities for Kids today?

Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. Independence Day marks the beginning of their fight for independence from Spain in 1810. That was the day of what’s known as El Grito de Dolores, or the cry of Dolores, for when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells at his church in Dolores and declared that Mexico should be free from Spanish rule.

They would fight for their freedom until 1821 when they finally gained independence.

Fabulous Classroom has a little of the history and ideas for celebrating the holiday for all age groups. There’s also a link to a good video in that post about the real story of Mexican Independence Day.

Twinkl also has a good tops about the history and different activities, discussion ideas, crafts and foods that can be incorporated into lessons at school or used at home.

I also found a few pins that no longer link to a website but include good information on Mexican Independence Day, including some questions for students to answer based on the reading. You can find more printables and questions for kids from TX Homeschool Mama on Etsy (also available in Spanish).

You can find a lot more paid resources about Mexican Independence Day at Teachers Pay Teachers.

Mexican flag crafts are a fun option for celebrating Mexican Independence Day (though the current iteration of their flag has only been in use since 1968). Kids Activities Blog has a free Mexican flag printable and a few different ideas for decorating it including dot markers and torn tissue paper.

You can also find some great Mexican crafts at Red Ted Art. The post includes all sorts of Mexican inspired projects including Day of the Dead crafts, Frida Kahlo pinatas and upcycled musical instruments. I love the giant paper flowers they shared from Honestly WTF.

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