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Science Experiment for Kids: Which food does my pet like best?
October 27, 2015
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you've followed this blog for very long, you probably have noticed that we really love science. My oldest son loves engineering types of…
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LEGO Activities for First Grade Math
October 12, 2015
Here are some hands on ideas for learning first grade math concepts with LEGO®! Practice addition, greater than and less than, and measuring. My first grader really enjoys kinesthetic learning.…
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Learn Your Name with Hot Wheels Cars
October 3, 2015
As I've mentioned before, Jonathan has been doing a lot of name games because he LOVES to do school, and because he has a long name to learn! Here's a…
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Five Engineering Challenges with KEVA Planks
August 10, 2015
Here are five fun engineering challenges for kids to do with KEVA planks! If you're not familiar with KEVA planks (the brand is Mind Ware), they are small wooden building…
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LEGO Learning: 25 Math and Language Ideas for Preschool through Third Grade
August 6, 2015
It's almost back-to-school time, and what better way to begin the school year than with a little LEGO® learning! Here is a collection of over 25 of the best math…
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Learning with LEGO: Letter Puzzles
August 1, 2015
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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DIY Toy: Magnetic Eggs
July 28, 2015
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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Salt Vibrations: Sounds You Can SEE!
July 10, 2015
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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Engineering for Kids: Build a LEGO Water Wheel
July 7, 2015
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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Craft Stick Marble Run
June 24, 2015
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,…
