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 […]
Rubber Band Shooter STEM Activity
Kids love having a chance to build a try new things. That’s just one of the reasons STEM activities for kids are so popular. When you mix the fun of building with the power of rubber bands, you have an exciting hands-on learning activity that kids go nuts over. This homemade rubber band shooter STEM […]
How to Build an Electromagnet STEM Activity for Kids
Magnets are so much fun to play and learn with. From colorful letters and numbers, to the magnets picked up on family vacations, kids are fascinated by how magnets work. The magnets on your refrigerator are permanent magnets. But did you know you can create your own temporary magnets using electricity? These type of magnets […]
Practicing Spelling Words with Beads
When I mention spelling lists, what comes to mind? Maybe you remember writing the same words over and over again when you were in school. Or maybe you think about the drama of getting your own child to practice spelling for homework. This year we are trying a new spelling curriculum, one that doesn’t actually […]
Skip the Drama with These Fun Ways to Practice Spelling Words
Now a days it starts in kindergarten: the dreaded spelling word lists. It means daily homework of practicing those words, usually by writing them over and over again. And, quite often, it results in tears and frustration for both child and parent. But you can skip that drama with these fun ways to practice spelling words […]
