How to Build a Fidget Cube with LEGO® Bricks

Challenge kids to turn that pile of LEGO® bricks into a fun fidget toy with something to fiddle with on each side. This is fun… Read More

Alphabet Clothesline! Preschool Alphabet Activity

This fun learning activity for preschoolers and kindergartners combines fine motor practice with learning the letters of the alphabet! My 3 and 5 year olds… Read More

STEM Challenge: One-Piece-of-Paper Paper Chain Contest

Here’s a fun STEM challenge, and the materials couldn’t be simpler! Challenge kids to build the longest possible paper chain with just one sheet of… Read More

Build a Terrier Dog with LEGO® Bricks

Here are some building instructions for making LEGO® dogs! I patterned this design after a Jack Russel terrier, although it was difficult to make the… Read More

How to Make a Duct Tape Endless Cube

Here’s a fun craft project for kids, and it’s a great fidget toy too! Use wooden cubes and duct tape to make an endless cube… Read More

Code a City! STEM Challenges for the Sphero Edu SPRK+ Robot

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sphero. The opinions and text are all mine. Coding. Robots. STEM. As parents and… Read More

Build and Test Your Own Craft Stick Trebuchet

Here’s a fabulous STEM activity for kids! Build a working Trebuchet out of craft sticks. You can construct and play with the trebuchet, or take… Read More

Make Your Own Car Race Board Game

Hold your own Grand Prix with toy cars and a homemade board game! My kids have been playing with all of their die cast Cars… Read More

How to Fold Origami Paper Cubes

Here’s another fun paper folding project! Make some simple origami cubes. These cubes are built from six different pieces of paper that fit together perfectly. Read More

How to Make Easy Paracord Snakes

Here’s a fun paracord project for kids – make paracord snakes! This would be a great craft project for a summer camp or nature club. Read More