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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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Dirt Play Dough + Rocks Writing Tray
February 20, 2017
A few weeks ago, we made some dirt play dough that has been a lot of fun for sensory play with construction trucks! We also used it for some literacy…
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Literacy Learning with a Cardboard Laptop
February 13, 2017
Make a Cardboard Box Laptop Here's a fun cardboard box project that doubles as both a toy and a literacy learning activity! Kids will love pretending to type on their…
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Four Math Games with Magna Tiles
January 27, 2017
Learn early math concepts with Magna Tiles! Magna Tiles are one of our favorite toys. When I bought them, I honestly wasn't sure if they would be worth the money.…
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How to Fold Paper Claws
January 12, 2017
One thing that has cracked me up since the boys were small is their fascination with claws! I mean, I don't think I have ever in my life pretended to…
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Nerf Gun Game: Army Guy Shootout
December 26, 2016
Turn a cardboard box into an army guy shooting gallery for Nerf guns! Plastic army guys are a great target to shoot. They're fun to knock over, and the price…
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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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Decorate (and Redecorate) this Adorable Velcro Gingerbread House!
December 4, 2016
A gingerbread house is fun, but how about a cardboard box gingerbread house that you can decorate over and over?! This is a fantastic Christmas activity for preschoolers (and my…
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Sound Science for Kids: Make a Craft Stick Harmonica
November 30, 2016
This craft stick harmonica is fun to play, and you can adjust the pitch by moving the straws! It's a neat project, and a good one to make with a…
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Knock the Balls Down Nerf Target Game
November 24, 2016
Here's a simple Nerf game that you can put together in 5 minutes from stuff in the recycling bin! I recycled the cardboard box from our Pumpkin Patch Counting game…
