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)... ...

100 Things to Count to 100 and Estimation Jar Ideas

Use these 100 Ideas for Items to Use to Count to 100 with estimation jar ideas and 100th day of school activities! Teaching kids math concepts and how to count to 100 is a big milestone & one that parents and teachers work on for a few...

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...

Leaf Rubbing Activity: Art & Science Project

Easy leaf rubbing activity - part art and part science, kids of all ages will enjoy learning how to do leaf rubbings and get a peek into the parts of a leaf! Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated by the idea of being able to lay a lea...

Under the Sea Aquarium Scavenger Hunt (free printable!)

Kids of all ages will LOVE this FREE printable Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt (that can be done online, with an ocean story book or on a visit to an aquarium!) We've had such a great response to our Scavenger Hunts for Kids that we also want...

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...

10 Documentaries & Animated Movies for Earth Day

These 10 animated, feature film & documentary environmental movies for Earth Day teaching kids, tweens and teenagers about environmental themes and issues! Our kids were born into a world of endangered animals and environmental issues....

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt & Activities (free printable!)

Grab this free Earth Day Scavenger Hunt printable activity and inspire kids to learn more about our environment! Today's activitiy combines both fun and learning like so many of our scavenger hunts for kids!  When most of us were youn...

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...

17 Spring Scavenger Hunt Ideas & Games (w/FREE printables!)

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 outs...

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...