How to Make a PVC Pipe Xylophone Instrument

This week, we have been exploring the mathematics of music with a homemade PVC pipe xylophone! This was one of those projects that sort of… Read More

Simple Pegboard Marble Track

Here’s an easy way to build a marble run – with pegboard, pipe insulation, and zip ties! My older boys really enjoyed the engineering challenge… Read More

LEGO Baymax Building Instructions

How to build Baymax out of LEGO®! If you are good, he will give you a lollypop. After watching Big Hero… Read More

Hands-On Activities for Beginning Readers

I am currently teaching my third son to read, and one thing that I have noticed about beginning readers is that they are WIGGLY! When… Read More

How to Build a Simple Electromagnetic Train

Here is an interesting project for kids that explores both electricity and magnetism – build a simple electromagnetic train! This intriguing… Read More

How to Play Sticks (A Finger Counting Game for Kids!)

How to play “Sticks” – A Finger Counting Game for Kids Aidan is in school for the first time this semester, and he brought home… Read More

Clothespin and Button Car Craft for Kids

Here’s a simple craft for kids who like cars! These fun cars are made out of clothespins and buttons. Now that we have big kids… Read More

Seven Spring LEGO Ideas! Projects to Build with Instructions

Seven LEGO® Building Ideas for Spring We woke up to about 3 inches of snow, which is super weird for Texas in MARCH! So let’s… Read More

Colorful Chemical Reaction Experiments for Kids

Here are three colorful chemical reactions to do with kids! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We’ve been studying chemistry in our science book (… Read More

Does My Son Need to Toughen Up a Little? Raising Boys who are Courageous

One topic that I see around the internet on a fairly regular basis is a concern over boys who might need to “toughen up a… Read More