1. Learning with LEGO: Letter Puzzles

    Learn your letters with LEGO®! This idea is seriously so simple, and Jonathan thinks it's the greatest thing ever! A few months ago, it dawned on me that Jonathan is…

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  2. DIY Toy: Magnetic Eggs

    This fun toy is so simple to put together! We have all been enjoying playing with these magnetic eggs. Want to see how they work? This post contains Amazon affiliate…

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  3. Salt Vibrations: Sounds You Can SEE!

    It's easy enough to tell kids that sounds are caused by vibrations, but that can be a tough concept for them to really grasp! Here are two simple demonstrations that…

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  4. Engineering for Kids: Build a LEGO Water Wheel

    Here's a fun STEM project for kids that is perfect for warm weather - build a LEGO® water wheel and experiment with fluid dynamics. It was actually not shockingly hot…

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  5. Craft Stick Marble Run

    Engineering for Kids - Build a marble run out of craft sticks! Last year, we showed you three marble projects to build with craft sticks and a cardboard box (maze,…

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  6. Car Race Counting Game!

    Here's a game that preschoolers will love - Car Race Counting! My husband built this game out of a piece of poster board and a little bit of white duct…

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  7. Simple Science Experiment for Kids: What Melts in the Sun?

    Our rainy, rainy spring has finally ended and now it's HOT! We hit the high 90's yesterday (haven't hit 100 yet, so that's good). The younger boys and I took…

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  8. Print and Color Tessellation Puzzles for Kids

    We're back with another STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) series! This time it's Summer STEAM Camp. We will be joining up with some other fabulous bloggers over the…

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  9. Melted Crayon Rocks - Simple Art Project for Kids

    Here's a simple art project for kids - decorate rocks with melted crayon! This morning, I needed something to keep three of the boys busy. We found this project on…

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  10. How to Make a PVC Pipe Xylophone Instrument

    This week, we have been exploring the mathematics of music with a homemade PVC pipe xylophone! This was one of those projects that sort of evolved. The boys have been…

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