1. Awesome Science Experiment: Make Hot Ice with Baking Soda and Vinegar

    Here's a fun science experiment that will definitely get a "wow" from the kids.  Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice!  It crystalizes instantly when…

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  2. Growth Mindset Bullet Journal Ideas for Kids

    Bullet journaling has become a popular way to record and journal life, and I've been enjoying looking at journaling ideas on Pinterest.  Basically, bullet journaling is a way to organize…

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  3. Snowman Painted Rocks - Build a Snowman!

    This year we have been all about painted rocks.  Rock painting is just so relaxing and fun for a wide range of ages. Here's a fun craft idea for winter…

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  4. LEGO® Minifigure Painted Rocks

    Looking for rock painting ideas?  How about painting rocks with the faces of your favorite LEGO® minifigures! This is such a fun project for kids of all ages.  I would…

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  5. 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 teachers, we know that we…

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  6. 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 it a step further by…

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  7. 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.  They hold together without any…

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  8. 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.  Or make them on a…

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  9. STEM Challenge for Kids: Build a Marble Track with Foil, Bamboo Skewers, and Duct Tape

    Here's a STEM challenge that's super fun, doesn't require fancy materials, and can be completed in an hour or two.  Build a marble track out of foil, bamboo skewers, and…

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  10. 75+ Screen-Free Activities and Crafts (Perfect for ages 8-12!)

    Here's a HUGE collection of screen-free activities and boredom busters for kids!  Projects, crafts, games, we've got you covered.  There are so many interesting things to do in the world…

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