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Multiplication Football Game: Make Math Fact Practice Fun!
April 14, 2016
Here's a multiplication game that will make practicing those math facts a lot more FUN! I don't know about your kids, but mine have not especially loved learning their multiplication…
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Simple Machines for Kids: LEGO Pulleys STEM Building Challenge
March 31, 2016
Combine science and LEGO® building in this fun STEM engineering challenge for kids! Can you build a LEGO® pulley system that makes it easier (less work) to lift a load…
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Build a Simple Electric Motor (Homopolar Motor)
March 15, 2016
Learn about electricity with this simple science project for kids - Use a battery, a magnet, and some copper wire to build your own electric motor that really spins! This post…
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Alphabet Town: A Literacy Activity for Preschoolers
March 13, 2016
Combine pretend play and alphabet letter learning in this fun literacy activity for preschoolers! Jonathan (age 4) has been interesting in that he is my first child to teach himself…
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Engineering for Kids: Build a Changeable Pegboard Marble Run
March 9, 2016
Yes, we love building marble runs over here! We're back with another idea, and this is particularly a good one for kids to build themselves. It's easy to rearrange the…
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Make a CD Case Viewer for Magnets and Iron Filings
March 3, 2016
Here is a fun little tip for containing the mess when using iron filings and magnets with kids! We have been studying about magnets in the middle boys' science book.…
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Magic Spinning Pen - A Magnet Science Experiment for Kids
February 10, 2016
Make a pen balance on its point and spin - using the power of magnetism! This is a fun science experiment for kids. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Magnets…
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Go on a Detective Alphabet Hunt! A Letter Learning Activity for Preschoolers
February 8, 2016
This detective alphabet hunt is such a fun activity for kids who are learning their letters! Jonathan is currently working on identifying the letters of the alphabet. I set up…
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Hearts in Unusual Places! An Art Challenge for Kids
February 2, 2016
This heart themed drawing project for kids is so simple and creative. It's fun to see what each child comes up with! Great for Valentine's Day, or really anytime. The…
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Jumping Goop! An Awesome Static Electricity Demonstration with Cornstarch
January 21, 2016
Make cornstarch goop jump with the power of static electricity! Kids will love this fun science demonstration! The middle two boys and I are learning about electricity right now, and I found…
