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Weather Science: Build a Wind Turbine
April 7, 2017
Study both weather and engineering with this wind turbine science project! We used a coffee can and other simple materials you can find around the house, and the kids were…
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Kids' Workbench Plans: Build Your Own Kids' Woodworking Space!
March 26, 2017
Move over plastic workbenches! This workbench is perfect for kids, but it's not merely a toy. It's a fully functional workbench with real tools - all on a kid-sized scale.…
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Egg Towers! Fine Motor Balancing Game
March 18, 2017
My preschoolers have always loved playing with plastic Easter eggs! It's fun to put little things inside them, and then open and close the eggs. We've also used them to…
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LEGO Addition Mats Printable Math Activity
March 6, 2017
LEGO® + Math = Fun! Here's a great way to work on addition with a fun LEGO® twist. Print these LEGO® addition mats at the bottom of the post. Math…
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LEGO Mini Dragon Building Instructions
February 28, 2017
Build some LEGO® Mini Dragons - instructions below! We've got a couple of fire breathing dragons and then a lizard type dragon. Cute and fierce! After you finish them,…
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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 Make Dirt Play Dough
January 18, 2017
This dirt play dough recipe is perfect for construction themed sensory play! My preschoolers have been loving it. Make some simple laminated play dough mats with roads and kids will…
