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How to Fold Origami Paper Cubes
June 27, 2017
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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How to Make Easy Paracord Snakes
June 21, 2017
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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STEM Challenge for Kids: Build a Marble Track with Foil, Bamboo Skewers, and Duct Tape
June 7, 2017
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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75+ Screen-Free Activities and Crafts (Perfect for ages 8-12!)
May 24, 2017
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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Marble Trampolines! A Fun Engineering Challenge for Kids
February 25, 2017
Looking for STEM challenge ideas for kids? How about building some trampolines for marbles! Challenge kids to engineer a marble run that includes a super cool trampoline for the marble to…
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LEGO Building Challenge: Machines + Paper
December 19, 2016
Here are two fun LEGO® machines to build - a paper crimper and a circle drawing device! Challenge kids to build these designs or invent their own. This is a…
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How Strong is Spaghetti? STEM Challenge for Kids!
October 25, 2016
How strong is spaghetti? Challenge kids to invent a way to find out! This STEM challenge is a lot of fun, and you won't need much in the way of materials!…
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LEGO Spiders Building Instructions
September 29, 2016
Here are some building instructions for making creepy and crawly spiders out of LEGO® bricks! While spiders are far from my favorite creatures, the boys love them. These spiders were…
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Engineering Project for Kids: Build a Straw Roller Coaster!
August 14, 2016
Build a roller coaster for a ping pong ball out of straws, hot glue, and a cardboard box for a base. This STEM challenge for kids is awesome because 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…
