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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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Engineering for Kids: Build a Changeable Pegboard Marble Run
March 9, 2016
Yes, we love building marble runs over here! We're back with another idea, and this is particularly a good one for kids to build themselves. It's easy to rearrange the…
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Fizzing Hatching Dinosaur Eggs: Sensory Play with Bath Bombs
March 6, 2016
Make your own fizzing and hatching dinosaur eggs! Kids will love this simple sensory play activity with bath bombs! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These simple bath bombs are…
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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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10 Ball Games for Kids - Ideas for Active Play Indoors!
February 20, 2016
Here are some active ball games for kids that are perfect for playing indoors! Save these ideas for the next bad weather day! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Back…
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Make a Star Wars Lightsaber Belt Clip
February 17, 2016
This simple lightsaber belt clip will make your little Jedis jump for joy! Believe it or not, the boys did not own lightsaber toys until just a few months ago.…
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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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Go on a Detective Alphabet Hunt! A Letter Learning Activity for Preschoolers
February 8, 2016
This detective alphabet hunt is such a fun activity for kids who are learning their letters! Jonathan is currently working on identifying the letters of the alphabet. I set up…
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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…
