If you open my freezer on any given day, you will probably find some type of toy frozen in a block of ice. Hot Wheels, princess dolls, and Legos have been trapped in plastic containers the kids have filled with water and frozen. I’m not sure what the fascination is, but the kids will […]
Melting Snowmen STEM Activity
Brown cardboard packages are plentiful this time of year. Along with the treasures the boxes hold inside, there are often packing peanuts. The kids had so much fun using biodegradable packing peanuts in our Vanishing Ghosts activity, that they’ve been begging to do it again. This time around we turned them into this fun […]
Amazing Vanishing Ghosts
There is just something about opening a box with packing peanuts. I remember holding the old Styrofoam ones between the thumb and index finger of one hand and flicking them with my opposite index finger to make them fly across the room as a child. My friend and I would mark how far they went, stopping […]
How to Make a Mentos & Soda Pop Geyser
One of the best ways to get kids excited about science is through science experiments. When it comes to science activities for kids, this Mentos and soda pop geyser is one that your children will never forget. This soda pop experiment is best done outdoors, preferably in a grassy area. You can use either […]
How to Make Scrumptious Solar Oven S’mores
S’mores are a quintessential summer camping treat. Now you can have that ooey-gooey, chocolatey goodness even when having a fire isn’t possible. With this simple summer STEM activity, you can show the kids how to make solar oven s’mores at home. Materials Needed to Make Solar Oven S’mores: Clean, empty pizza box (You can […]
