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Code a City! STEM Challenges for the Sphero Edu SPRK+ Robot
July 26, 2017
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sphero. The opinions and text are all mine. Coding. Robots. STEM. As parents and teachers, we know that we…
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Build and Test Your Own Craft Stick Trebuchet
July 23, 2017
Here's a fabulous STEM activity for kids! Build a working Trebuchet out of craft sticks. You can construct and play with the trebuchet, or take it a step further by…
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Build a Working Conveyor Belt with LEGO Bricks
June 13, 2017
STEM Challenge: Build a conveyor belt with LEGO® bricks! Here's a fun way to learn about machines while building with bricks. This working conveyor belt uses pulleys to move something,…
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Build a Design Drawing Machine with LEGO Bricks
June 11, 2017
This drawing machine creates incredible designs on paper! We've all been having a blast watching it draw patterns. The concept is similar to a Spirograph toy, but the way that…
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STEM Challenge for Kids: Build a Marble Track with Foil, Bamboo Skewers, and Duct Tape
June 7, 2017
Here's a STEM challenge that's super fun, doesn't require fancy materials, and can be completed in an hour or two. Build a marble track out of foil, bamboo skewers, and…
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Read and DO! A Collection of All the BEST Kids' Activity Books
May 15, 2017
Summer is coming, and the kids are going to need things to do! Are you ready for summer break? Here's a collection of activity books that will keep kids busy…
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Build a Da Vinci Bridge with Popsicle Sticks
May 9, 2017
STEM for Kids! This project is great for age 10 and up. Younger kids will love it too, but may need more help. Build a clever little popsicle stick bridge…
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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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LEGO Multiplication Mats! Printable Math Activity
March 14, 2017
Learn the Concept of Multiplication by Building with LEGO® Bricks! The other week, I posted a multiplication activity using a grouping approach to multiplication. Here's an activity that goes about…
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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…
