October is the perfect month for having fun with pumpkins. The bright orange fruits make cute decorations and are fun to use in a variety of pumpkin STEM activities. If you’re carving pumpkins this year, use one to make a simple pumpkin volcano. It’s a fun fall twist to an old favorite science experiment. […]
Fun and Foamy Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
Like so many boys, my son absolutely loves making things explode. The tricky part is finding ways to have that excitement and still be safe. Thank goodness for fun, messy science activities, like our soda pop geyser. Our latest messy science activity was this kid friendly Elephant Toothpaste Experiment. The chemical reaction in this experiment is […]
How to Make a Solar Still — Simple Summer STEM Activity
Summer is the perfect time for some simple science experiments using the sun. After all, there are plenty of warm, sunny days ahead! There are so many fun solar science activities you can do with the kids. This solar still experiment is one of our favorite STEM activities for summer. Learning how to make a […]
Make Your Own Wind Anemometer
When it comes to hands-on learning, kids of all ages absolutely love STEM activities, especially when they get to engineer and then use the item. Spring is the perfect time to study weather, especially the wind. Your child will have fun discovering how to make an anemometer with cardboard and paper cups. Once you finish […]
Super Fun (and Explosive) Soda Pop Geyser Experiment
Kids are natural scientists. From the moment they are little, sitting in the high chair and dropping their spoon over and over again, they are experimenting and learning. As they get older it is important to keep that love of science growing, and there is no better way to do it than with fun experiments. […]
