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Star Wars The Force Awakens Perler Bead Patterns
May 3, 2016
Here are some Perler bead patterns to make featuring characters from Star Wars The Force Awakens. If you're not familiar with Perler beads, they are little plastic beads that you…
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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…
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Multiplication Football Game: Make Math Fact Practice Fun!
April 14, 2016
Here's a multiplication game that will make practicing those math facts a lot more FUN! I don't know about your kids, but mine have not especially loved learning their multiplication…
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DIY American Ninja Warrior Backyard Obstacle Course
March 28, 2016
This American Ninja Warrior style back yard obstacle course has been a huge hit with our boys and with the neighbor kids too! I knew that the boys would like…
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Build a Simple Electric Motor (Homopolar Motor)
March 15, 2016
Learn about electricity with this simple science project for kids - Use a battery, a magnet, and some copper wire to build your own electric motor that really spins! This post…
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Make a CD Case Viewer for Magnets and Iron Filings
March 3, 2016
Here is a fun little tip for containing the mess when using iron filings and magnets with kids! We have been studying about magnets in the middle boys' science book.…
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Three Awesome Card Tricks for Kids
February 22, 2016
Classic card tricks make a great boredom buster for older kids! Here are three fun card tricks that kids will have fun mastering and performing for their friends and family.…
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Magic Spinning Pen - A Magnet Science Experiment for Kids
February 10, 2016
Make a pen balance on its point and spin - using the power of magnetism! This is a fun science experiment for kids. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Magnets…
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Make Glow-in-the-Dark Arrows for Z Tech Bows!
February 4, 2016
Make your own glow-in-the-dark arrows for shooting in the dark! This activity is almost guaranteed to earn you the title of "Mom of the Year!" The credit for this idea…
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Hearts in Unusual Places! An Art Challenge for Kids
February 2, 2016
This heart themed drawing project for kids is so simple and creative. It's fun to see what each child comes up with! Great for Valentine's Day, or really anytime. The…
