For months now I’ve wanted to make a pulley system with the kids. With the approach of fall, we decided it would be a fun Halloween STEM Activity. Whether you make it indoors, using your stairway like we did, or you try it outside, this Halloween STEM activity is super fun. Gather the kids and […]
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 […]
Amaze the Kids with This Simple Sound Wave Experiment
Kids have a natural desire to experiment. That’s what makes science class so much fun at those early grades; there are so many simple experiments that are perfect for bringing science to life in the classroom. As kids get older it’s important to remember that science shouldn’t be taught only through books. Sure, you can […]
Your Kids Should Be Taking Apart Electronics!
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 […]
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 […]
