1. Engineering Challenges with Domino Chain Reactions (Printable Cards!)

    You know what's awesome? Good engineering challenges, especially things like chain reactions and opportunities to build with simple materials! Everyone knows about building basic domino chains, but we've been working…

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  2. Find the Difference Face Off! A Fun Subtraction Game

    Here's a subtraction game that kids will love, and it involves very little prep work. This hands-on math game is perfect for first graders who are learning subtraction and second…

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  3. Multiplication Games with Dice

    When you're introducing the concept of multiplication to kids, it helps a ton to get their attention with an engaging hands-on game!  Explore the concept of multiplication by grouping objects.…

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  4. Printable Beginning Sounds Phonics Worksheets

    This printable pack is perfect for kids who are learning early phonics skills and beginning to identify the letter sounds at the beginning of words. My youngest child is entering…

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  5. Five Things Not to Stress About this School Year... And What to do Instead!

    Summer is drawing to a close, and a new school year is beginning. I don't know about you, but a sense of pressure can accompany the start of a new…

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  6. Physics Science Experiments for Elementary Aged Kids

    Need physics science experiments? These hands-on science projects have been tested and approved! Whether you're a science teacher or a parent who loves to do science with your kids at…

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  7. Easy Inertia Science Experiments with Pennies

    Here are a couple of fun inertia science experiments for kids that go perfectly with a unit on force and motion, and you probably have all the supplies on hand…

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  8. Build a Card Stock Marble Run

    Marble runs are so good for building hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, engineering skills, and more! Here's a fun way to build a marble run using some really cheap materials.…

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  9. Addition with Regrouping with LEGO Bricks

    Addition with Regrouping - Printable LEGO® Math Activity! If you're like me, teaching addition with regrouping (and subtraction with borrowing) is not on the list of favorite things to do!…

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  10. 30+ Awesome STEM Challenges for Kids (with Inexpensive or Recycled Materials!)

    Looking for STEM projects and challenges for kids?  Building and engineering projects are valuable for developing thinking skills and encouraging the ability to design and create.   The tough part,…

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