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 they love to explore too — like these 18 Ocean STEM projects …
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Take a peek at these awesome Chemistry Experiments for Kids and Teens to do at Home! Have your kids ever mixed baking soda & vinegar to blow up a balloon or make a volcano explode?!! Maybe they’re fascinated by glow-in-the-dark experiments and LOVE the idea of using test tubes “like a real scientist”. Raising a …
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 research-y but it’s really not — there are hundreds of great projects that any …
Today we are going to have a look INSIDE nature at the parts of a flower with a fun hands-on science project – flower dissection and pollination. As Spring sets in, we are all treated to blossoming trees and beautiful flowers. I’m sure your kids will pick flowers, smell their scent and then give the …
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 grocery run the week before Easter, I had eggs on my list (of course 😉 Well, …
Spring scavenger hunt ideas & games that inspire kids of all ages to enjoy the outdoors! This week’s round-up of FREE printable scavenger hunts for kids includes a variety of Spring Scavenger Hunt ideas and printable games to play outside! It seems that no matter where we go lately, there’s always some new to see …
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 that animals live and observe their behaviors. And they love baby animals! Heck, I love baby …
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 decades!! As my grandmother always told me “if life hands you lemons, …
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 — is a wonderful way to inspire an interest in animals and their environment. 40 …
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 fun science activities (like our How Does a Leaf Breathe? plant …