It all started with an old computer mouse I found while decluttering the drawers of the computer desk. I was about to put it in the “donate” bag, when I saw its bigger potential. Kids love taking things apart, and mine are no exception. Dead batteries? They go running for small screw drivers, excited at […]
Super Simple Kids Gardening Activity
Gardening is a wonderful activity for kids to be involved in. It is full of sensory experiences, from the feel of the dirt to the colors and scents of the growing plants. Taking care of plants, like in a mini garden, teaches kids responsibility as well as teaching them about how plants grow. But when it comes […]
Christmas STEM: Build an Elf Zipline
December seems to rush by faster and faster each year. This year I wanted to make the most of those magical moments as we count down the days until Christmas. One way we’ve done that is by setting aside our usual curriculum and giving everything a holiday twist. Our morning reading time has been devoted to our […]
Simple Hands-On Learning to Explore Magnetism
Sometimes it’s nice to be able to finish that morning cup of tea before it gets cold. This week I actually got that chance. This simple hands-on learning activity with magnets kept the kids busy exploring and learning about magnetism for over an hour. I even got to enjoy a second cup of tea in […]
Inflate a Balloon with This Science Experiment
What is it with balloons and kids? My daughter is always hunting them out and asking me to blow one up for her. This week I decided we were going to let science do the work. The balloon experiment was a huge hit. Your kids will love learning how to inflate a balloon with this […]
