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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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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…
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Dirt Play Dough + Rocks Writing Tray
February 20, 2017
A few weeks ago, we made some dirt play dough that has been a lot of fun for sensory play with construction trucks! We also used it for some literacy…
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Literacy Learning with a Cardboard Laptop
February 13, 2017
Make a Cardboard Box Laptop Here's a fun cardboard box project that doubles as both a toy and a literacy learning activity! Kids will love pretending to type on their…
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Four Math Games with Magna Tiles
January 27, 2017
Learn early math concepts with Magna Tiles! Magna Tiles are one of our favorite toys. When I bought them, I honestly wasn't sure if they would be worth the money.…
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LEGO Building Challenge: Machines + Paper
December 19, 2016
Here are two fun LEGO® machines to build - a paper crimper and a circle drawing device! Challenge kids to build these designs or invent their own. This is a…
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Sound Science for Kids: Make a Craft Stick Harmonica
November 30, 2016
This craft stick harmonica is fun to play, and you can adjust the pitch by moving the straws! It's a neat project, and a good one to make with a…
