How Do Leaves Breathe? A Simple Science Experiment for Kids

How do plants breathe? Try this easy leaf science experiment (and super COOL!) outdoor STEM  activity to help kids learn about photosynthesis and respiration!   I just realized that we haven't shared many Simple Science Experime...

18 Ocean STEM Activities for Kids

Head under the sea with these cool ocean STEM activities & projects for kids! We're diving down deep today to explore ocean zones, marine animals and more with these amazing STEM ocean activities that are perfect for a little summer le...

Ocean Zones for Kids: Layers of the Sea Science Project

Learn about oceans zones and layers of the sea with this hands-on animal habitat science project! Every summer, we seem to gravitate toward ocean science projects and learning about the various ocean layers and animals. My kids have alway...

Valentine's Day Cards & Science Experiment {free printable!}

  Enjoy these free printable Valentines Day cards & science experiment that your kids will LOVE - a great option to use as printable cards for classmates!! So here's my thing with Valentine's Day (well, actually two things)... ...

Skeleton STEM Activity: Learning about Bones

Our *newest* biology STEM project gets kids familiar with the bones of the body by teaching the skeletal system in a fun way! October is the perfect time to introduce the skeletal system - a fun STEM activity for kids!  Why?  We...

Ocean Layers for Kids: Science & Math Activity

Explore the world under the sea with this Ocean Layers Activity for Kids! We LOVE doing science projects about the ocean's zones and layers each summer!  It just seems like the right time to explore the big blue sea and learn a little ...

12 Earth-themed Lego STEM Projects

Build and learn about the environment with these LEGO® themed STEM projects for Earth Day! I love to use colorful, hands-on ways to inspire kids to think about STEM concepts.  And it always helps to fit it to a current event of topic...

12 Amazing Citizen Scientist Projects for Kids

One of the best ways to offer kids real life science opportunities is through Citizen Science Projects where they can learn firsthand what is happening in the world! I know that the name 'citizen scientist' can sound kind of, well, super r...

Can You Dye Brown Eggs for Easter? A Fun Science Project!

Kids will enjoy this easy Easter-themed science experiment as we find out -- Can you dye brown eggs for Easter? Thanks to my not-so-quick thinking last Easter, we were treated to an unexpected, yet fun science experiment. During my grocer...

14 Winter Science Experiments & STEM Activities

Try a few of these winter science experiments that explore snow, ice and cold temperatures! As if the past ten months haven't been historic enough, it seems that we are making history once again with one of the most brutal cold snaps in de...

10 Groundhog Day Science Activities & Books

Try these Groundhog Day science activities & books for kids that explore shadow science experiments, weather predictions and more seasonal fun! February 2nd is Groundhog's Day - the halfway point of winter.  If you've got kids, y...

40 Animal Habitats Project Ideas & Science Activities

The topic for this week's Dr. Seuss science activities for kids is animal habitat project ideas and activities! Diving in to learning about where animals live -- like our recent layers of the ocean zones habitat project for kids  -- i...

30 Animal Life Cycle Project Ideas & Activities

Explore these animal life cycle project ideas and activities that are perfect for preschool and elementary age kids! Did you catch our post on Animal Habitat Project Ideas and Science Activities? Kids just love to explore all the places t...

12 Easy Science Experiments to Do at Home

Enjoy these fun and easy science experiments that kids can do at home using items you have around the house! When you're home with kids for an extended period, it's time to get creative! One thing that really engages kids of all ages are ...

Winter Science Experiments: How Much Water is in Snow?

  Winter is the perfect time for some simple science experiments -- find out how much water is in snow! My family will tell you that I'm an amateur weather buff -- I like to observe what Mother Nature dishes out to us.  Toss in...