15 Pumpkin Activities for Kids

October is the perfect time to enjoy some pumpkin activities for kids! Welcome to Pumpkin season!! I'm sure if you don't already have a pumpkin (or two ;), you're probably off to find one this week. While they make great decorations (espe...

Fall Nature Activities for Kids: Autumn Equinox

Explore the Autumn Equinox and seasonal changes with these easy Fall science activities for kids! Fall is a wonderful season to explore the outdoors. learn a little science and dive into why the seasons change.  Kids can learna LOT ab...

20 Outdoor Fall Science Experiments & Activities

20 Fall science experiments and Autumn science activities for preschoolers, kindergarten & elementary age kids! I just LOVE Fall!  Especially getting outside to enjoy the weather -- which always leads me to think about a few fun ...

18 Leaf Science Experiments & Projects for Fall

Try a few of these easy Fall leaf science experiments, projects and activities using real leaves! Autumn is definately the season for some outdoor Fall science activities!  And you know me -- I'm all about EASY when it comes to projec...

Exploring the 5 Senses: Science Experiment for Kids

Try this easy 5 senses science experiment with kids - a quick and easy activity to do in the kitchen! One of our favorite science activities has been this Science of Sound Waves Experiment - it was an AWESOME way to explore how our hearing...

How Do Leaves Breathe? A Simple Science Experiment for Kids

  How do plants breathe? Learn what trees & plants need with this easy (and super COOL!) outdoor science activity that makes the invisible visible! I just realized that we haven't shared many Simple Science Experiments lately. O...

DIY Sundial for Kids

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 ...

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...

How Big is a Blue Whale? Outdoor Ocean STEM Activity

FUN ocean science for kids: draw & measure the size of a blue whale with this week's outdoor STEM activity! We are going under the sea to learn about whales with one of our fun Ocean STEM activities. Have you ever really wondered what...

15 Fabulous Books about Forest Animals

Enjoy these gorgeous children's books about forest animals before heading out to explore the woods! Our kids and I have always loved forest animals -- probably because we live in the middle of the grassy plains ;) which is why we love read...

20 Backyard Science Experiments

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 ...

12 Great Building Materials for Kids

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 -- a...

How to Make a Barometer: DIY Science Project

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 yo...

55 Dr Seuss Science Experiments & Activities for Kids

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 focusin...

20 STEM Activities Inspired by Kids Movies

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 shar...