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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,…
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Car Race Counting Game!
June 23, 2015
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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Simple Science Experiment for Kids: What Melts in the Sun?
June 11, 2015
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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Melted Crayon Rocks - Simple Art Project for Kids
May 14, 2015
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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How to Make a PVC Pipe Xylophone Instrument
March 18, 2015
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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Hands-On Activities for Beginning Readers
March 12, 2015
I am currently teaching my third son to read, and one thing that I have noticed about beginning readers is that they are WIGGLY! When my oldest son was learning…
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How to Build a Simple Electromagnetic Train
March 10, 2015
Here is an interesting project for kids that explores both electricity and magnetism - build a simple electromagnetic train! This intriguing video has been making it's way around Facebook... it's…
