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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…
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LEGO Gravity Rollers: A Fun Contraption That Propels Itself!
March 6, 2017
Here's a neat LEGO® project that will allow kids to explore the concepts of gravity, mass, force, and momentum, all while playing with LEGO® bricks! One day, Gresham build…
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Kitchen Chemistry for Kids: Test for Acids and Bases with Red Cabbage
February 27, 2017
Make your own acid/base indicator with red cabbage! Here's a science activity that will have your kids saying, "Wow!" Did you know that red cabbage can be used as a…
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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…
