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Simple Machines Science Lesson: Lift Water with An Archimedes' Screw
April 28, 2016
This Archimedes' screw is such a neat science lesson about simple machines! We use screws all the time to hold things together, but screws are also used to raise and…
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How to Make a PVC Pipe Sand and Water Table
April 20, 2016
Use PVC pipe to make a sand and water table for kids! My 2, 4, and 6 year olds have been loving this sensory play table. I am loving the…
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LEGO STEM Challenge: Wind Powered LEGO Contraptions!
April 17, 2016
Here's another fun LEGO® building challenge - engineering wind powered LEGO® contraptions! We wondered what (if anything!) we could build out of LEGO® bricks that could be powered with the…
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Multiplication Football Game: Make Math Fact Practice Fun!
April 14, 2016
Here's a multiplication game that will make practicing those math facts a lot more FUN! I don't know about your kids, but mine have not especially loved learning their multiplication…
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17 Beginner LEGO Project Ideas with Classic Tubs
April 11, 2016
Young LEGO® builders will be inspired to create with these 17 beginner LEGO® ideas! All of the projects in this post were built with one $29.99 set - the LEGO®…
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LEGO Minifigure Memory Game
April 6, 2016
Got leftover plastic Easter eggs? Here's a super simple memory game to play with LEGO® minifigures and plastic eggs! Jonathan is way into memory games of all kinds right now!…
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Spring Butterfly Wreath Craft for Kids
April 4, 2016
These coffee filter butterflies are a perfect spring craft for kids! Fun for all ages. I used the finished butterflies to decorate a spring wreath that looks beautiful in our…
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Simple Machines for Kids: LEGO Pulleys STEM Building Challenge
March 31, 2016
Combine science and LEGO® building in this fun STEM engineering challenge for kids! Can you build a LEGO® pulley system that makes it easier (less work) to lift a load…
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DIY American Ninja Warrior Backyard Obstacle Course
March 28, 2016
This American Ninja Warrior style back yard obstacle course has been a huge hit with our boys and with the neighbor kids too! I knew that the boys would like…
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Dinosaur Egg Play Dough Factory
March 22, 2016
Here's a fun play idea while plastic Easter eggs are in high supply! Set up a Dinosaur Egg Play Dough Factory. Kids will enjoy making eggs with little dinos inside…
