For months now I’ve wanted to make a pulley system with the kids. With the start of fall, we decided to make a pulley with a pumpkin twist. Whether you make it indoors, using your stairway like we did, or you try it outside, this pumpkin STEM activity is super fun. Gather the kids and […]
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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 […]
STEM Challenge: Build a Leprechaun Trap
Several years ago, when my daughter was in kindergarten, we watched as the third graders carefully carried in their rainbow-colored Leprechaun traps. They were all so creative, and you could tell how proud each student was as they brought their creation to school. Building a Leprechaun trap is a fun STEM challenge that you can […]
STEM Challenge: Design a Boat that Floats
Grab the recyclables, toss the kids in the car (gently!), and head to a local creek. It’s a great time for a simple STEM challenge: design a boat that floats. This is one of our favorite STEM activities, and can be done over and over as the kids get older and their designs become more […]
STEM Activity: Build a Chair for a Stuffed Animal
Every day little ones race across the living room and bound onto the couch. Together they jump as if the cushions are their very own mini trampolines. If you know a young jumper, then the book (affiliate link) Little Fox by Marilyn Janoyitz will soon become a favorite. Little Fox loves to jump on his mom’s chair and […]
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