Video games, television, cell phones…. Kids today are surrounded by electronics. Simple STEM activities are a fun way to pull kids away from all those gadgets and get them excited about building and experimenting. This balloon boat STEM challenge is engaging and simple enough for kids to do on their own. We had so much […]
Dr. Seuss-Inspired Craft for There’s a Wocket in My Pocket
Dr. Seuss books are known for their silly characters and their fun rhymes. Over the years we have had lots of fun with Dr. Seuss crafts & activities inspired by his books. When it comes to silly characters, There’s a Wocket in My Pocket takes the prize. It is a great book to read when working […]
Spinning Nerf Gun Targets for Valentine’s Day
If you have a tween boy at your house, chances are you have Nerf guns. Moms, it is time to embrace those foam darts and use them for good! In the past we used them for Nerf gun math facts. This week, while planning our home school Valentine’s Day party, we created some fun DIY spinning […]
Dr. Seuss-Inspired Activities for Older Kids
With the creative characters and silly stories, Dr. Seuss books are popular with beginning readers. But Dr. Seuss isn’t just for preschoolers and kindergartners. With so many fun books, there are plenty of Dr. Seuss books and activities for kids of all ages.. Below are some of our favorite Dr. Seuss activities for older kids. […]
Make a Paper Cup Phone
It seems everywhere you look people are talking about STEM activities for kids. Not only do the activities get kids thinking about science, technology, engineering, and math, but kids genuinely love STEM challenges. This week we had fun with a classic STEM activity: making a paper cup phone, something I remember doing as a child. Affiliate […]
