Learn how to build a sundial — a great STEM activity for kids! For years I’ve been saying that it would be cool to have a sundial in the yard! First, I operate by ‘sundial’ time more than by a clock — you know, the “it’s just about the right time” kind of time 🙂 …
Science Experiments
The kids and I have always loved forest animals — probably because we live in the middle of the plains 😉 So seeing a moose doesn’t happen so often in our area.
But when we head out on vacation — trips to the Rocky Mountains or The Black Hills of South Dakota — we spend time seeking out and observing the amazing wildlife in the forest!
Try these 20 FREE Backyard science experiments & outdoor science projects that are easy to do and turn your backyard into a giant science lab for kids! As you can tell by our HUGE collection of science experiments & activities for kids, we do many of them right in our backyard. This wasn’t always the …
A great list of DIY and easily available building materials and construction items for kids! If you have kids or have played with kids, you know they love to build! Stacking items just seems to be second nature for many children — and stacking things high to see them fall 🙂 Blocks and LEGOs are …
Try this cool & easy science project or STEM activity — make a barometer to measure air pressure and weather changes! With Spring comes crazy weather! One day it’s raining, the next might bring snow or winds so strong they’ll push you right over. Like our DIY Tornado in a Bottle experiment, today’s science activity …
Create your own ocean zones in a jar to explore habitat, sea animals & deep sea creatures. We’ve been enjoying some fun books about the ocean and marine animals this summer. My kids have always been big fans of sea life. There are so many wonderful creatures that live in the oceans and did you …
Explore science this Spring with these fun Dr Seuss science experiments and activities! Read Across America and Dr Seuss week is coming soon – last week we shared some free printable Dr. Seuss games for kids. This week, we’re focusing in on some fun science activities. Kids of preschool, kindergarten & elementary age will LOVE …
Today we are combining our Outdoor Science activities and our Simple Science Experiment series to share a fun geology experiment — Rock Testing for Kids! One of the easiest science activities to do with kids is studying rocks and minerals. If your kids are anything like mine, they bring rocks home in their pockets — …
A fun party game for kids, tweens and teens! An easy party game for kids, tweens, teens and even adults that can be played inside or outdoors with no mess to clean up! So many kids love sensory activities from preschoolers to teenagers! Yep, even older kids (have you seen the slime craze?!) Touching, squishing …
These STEM activities & science experiments paired with favorite kids movies are a great way to inspire learning! I know a lot of families (including ours!) enjoy watching some of the new kids movies that come to theaters or sharing old film favorites on family movie nights. Has your family seen any of these 12 …