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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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Pumpkin Boats Fall Sensory Play Idea
October 26, 2016
Carve little pumpkins into boats that really float! On Sunday night, I was home with Janie (who had a cold) while the rest of the kids were at church. She…
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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 Craft for Kids: Paper Plate Fall Tree "Snow" Globe
October 17, 2016
Here's a simple fall craft that kids will enjoy! Use paper plates to make a fall tree "snow" globe with leaves that really fall. Some of the fall leaves are…
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Five Awesome Fall Preschool Activities
October 3, 2016
Celebrate fall with these fun learning activities for preschoolers! Fall is always such a welcome change after the heat of summer. Here in Texas, we won't have any fall leaves…
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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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Printable Roll it, Write it, Count it Mats
September 24, 2016
Here's a math activity that is guaranteed to be a hit! Print these Roll it, Write it, Count it mats - see the link at the bottom of the page.…