1. Five Engineering Challenges with KEVA Planks

    Here are five fun engineering challenges for kids to do with KEVA planks! If you're not familiar with KEVA planks (the brand is Mind Ware), they are small wooden building…

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  2. DIY Toy: Magnetic Eggs

    This fun toy is so simple to put together! We have all been enjoying playing with these magnetic eggs. Want to see how they work? This post contains Amazon affiliate…

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  3. Avengers Perler Bead Patterns

    It has been Perler bead summer at our house! We've made minions and Star Wars characters, and now here are some fun Avengers Perler bead patterns. Captain America Aidan adapted…

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  4. Salt Vibrations: Sounds You Can SEE!

    It's easy enough to tell kids that sounds are caused by vibrations, but that can be a tough concept for them to really grasp! Here are two simple demonstrations that…

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  5. How to Make Floam (Foam + Slime)

    Have you ever played with floam? The first time I saw this bizarre toy was in the 1980's - my brother got some Nickelodeon brand floam somewhere, maybe as a…

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  6. Engineering for Kids: Build a LEGO Water Wheel

    Here's a fun STEM project for kids that is perfect for warm weather - build a LEGO® water wheel and experiment with fluid dynamics. It was actually not shockingly hot…

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  7. More LEGO Minions to Build!

    We are back with more LEGO® minions to build! And these are some dressed up minions! If you missed our original LEGO minions post, you might want to start there.…

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  8. Four Awesome Tricks to Do with a Penny

    For the final day of our Craft Closet Boredom Busters series, here are four fun tricks to do with a penny and just a few other household supplies. One is…

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  9. Craft Stick Marble Run

    Engineering for Kids - Build a marble run out of craft sticks! Last year, we showed you three marble projects to build with craft sticks and a cardboard box (maze,…

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  10. Paper Roll Animals

    Get crafty with paper towel/toilet paper rolls and make some adorable animals! Just add scissors, paint, googly eyes, and hot glue. This is the perfect boredom buster for a rainy…

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