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Marshmallow Snowflakes {Winter STEM Activity}
January 8, 2022
If you're looking for winter STEM activities, this marshmallow snowflakes activity might be my new favorite! Of course, that's hard to say because I love science and engineering, and I…
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How to Make Butter in a Jar
November 21, 2021
Have you ever made butter in a jar? It's so easy to do! This simple science activity is perfect for a unit on farming, frontier living, or westward expansion. Or,…
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Candle and Rising Water Science Experiment
October 6, 2021
Demonstrate the power of air pressure with this cool candle and rising water science experiment! This is one of those experiments that will make kids say "oooooooh!" and "wow!" I…
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Place Value Activities for Second Grade
October 3, 2021
How do you teach place value in a way that kids will understand? Place value can be a tricky concept, but these simple hands-on activities will definitely help! Use playing…
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Cardboard Carnival Games {Challenge for Kids}
September 8, 2021
Here's a fun craft and engineering challenge that is SO fun for kids! Challenge kids to design and build their own cardboard carnival games that really work. This is fun…
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Make a Fish Swim with Soap
August 3, 2021
This simple science experiment will make kids smile and say, "Wow!" It's so easy and so cool! Make foam fish that "magically" swim across the water. One of the barriers…
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Crazy Balancing Craft Sticks STEM Challenge
July 5, 2021
Learn about balance and center of gravity with a simple engineering challenge! Simple building and engineering challenges are so much fun for kids! If you've been following this website for…
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Bubble Pop Math Games
June 15, 2021
Have you seen those fun bubble popping fidget toys? We keep seeing them all over the place. They're made out of silicone, and they have rows of "bubbles" that you…
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40 Printable Writing Prompts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
May 30, 2021
Inspire kids to write with these 40 writing prompts! Half the problem with writing is that kids have trouble deciding what to write about. These printable writing prompt cards will…
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Build a LEGO Slingshot Car
April 29, 2021
Here's a fun new LEGO building idea that kids will absolutely love! Construct LEGO cars that race across the room. This is a great STEM challenge, too. The mechanism for…
