There are so many holiday-themed activities out there for kids that it can get a little overwhelming. Sometimes when I collect links I come back with tons of them, and I’m not sure that’s super helpful. I’d love to know … Read More ...
Make a Chess Board out of Legos
I’m a sucker for Lego projects. It’s fun to take these blocks to different places beyond the purchased kit or the basic things your kids might come up with to build on their own.
I’m blown away by this Lego … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Coding Activity
At my daughter’s school, they had an activity like this set up in the tinkering studio around Christmas, but I love it as a Valentine’s Day activity, too.
Using binary code and two colors of pony beads (plus a third … Read More ...
STEM Activities for Christmas
It’s always fun to integrate the holidays and seasons into what you teach or the playful learning activities that are available for your kids or students to explore, which is why I love seasonal STEM and engineering challenges.
Plans for … Read More ...
Fall Lego Building Challenges
Building with Legos is always fun, but some kids need help deciding what to build when they aren’t working from a kit. Lego challenges are a great way to inspire kids to go a certain direction with their building without … Read More ...
17 Way To Use Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills are so important for education. This step is something that is becoming lost as our Children turn to ipads and technology. Do you know the last time your child used scissors? when did they last color in … Read More ...
Mesmerizing Rainbow Science – So Pretty Too
You’re forgiven for thinking this is so cute you want to try it just for yourself. I don’t recall science being so cool when I was a kid. It’s a fun little project that takes very little time. If you … Read More ...
Kids Science – How To Make Crystal Starts
Here is another Borax crystal tutorial. If you haven’t already created crystals with the kids then this is a fun version. You can even make them onto wands for a fairy style finish.
Crystal Stars science for kids.
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4 Engineering Challenges For Kids by Frugal Fun For Boys
These Engineering guided structures teach a hands on approach to Engineering. You child will enjoy the failures (as they tumble to the floor) as much as the construction side. I love the use of the mini shot glasses, small and … Read More ...
Build an Inventor’s Box
If you have a child that likes to tinker and build things, I highly recommend you use the suggestions shared on The Educators’ Spin On It to create an inventor’s box. Not only is it a fun way to facilitate … Read More ...