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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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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…
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How to Make a Nerf Spinning Target
November 10, 2016
Build a Nerf target game with spinning targets! This simple game is fun to make and does not require a lot of special materials. We used a dowel rod, cardboard…
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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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How to Build a Tissue Box Catapult
October 20, 2016
Turn an empty tissue box into a fun catapult! This engineering challenge is a great rainy day project for kids, and great for STEM learning too. This fun little catapult…
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Fall Math for Kids: How Heavy is a Pumpkin?
September 22, 2016
Here's a fun fall math activity for kids! Build a simple PVC pipe balance that will allow kids to investigate the weight of a pumpkin. And really, there is nothing…
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Make a Balloon Pinwheel Science Demonstration
September 11, 2016
Here's a fun science activity that demonstrate's Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, and it's also a lot of fun! Use a straw and a balloon to make a spinning pinwheel.…
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How to Make Adorable Wood Slice Owl Ornaments and an Owl Tree
August 28, 2016
Here's an owl craft that is both simple and adorable! And if the kids don't want to help with this one, it's a fun and relaxing mom project. We used…
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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…
