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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…
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How Strong is Spaghetti? STEM Challenge for Kids!
October 25, 2016
How strong is spaghetti? Challenge kids to invent a way to find out! This STEM challenge is a lot of fun, and you won't need much in the way of materials!…
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How to Build a Tissue Box Catapult
October 20, 2016
Turn an empty tissue box into a fun catapult! This engineering challenge is a great rainy day project for kids, and great for STEM learning too. This fun little catapult…
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Fall Math for Kids: How Heavy is a Pumpkin?
September 22, 2016
Here's a fun fall math activity for kids! Build a simple PVC pipe balance that will allow kids to investigate the weight of a pumpkin. And really, there is nothing…
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Make a Balloon Pinwheel Science Demonstration
September 11, 2016
Here's a fun science activity that demonstrate's Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, and it's also a lot of fun! Use a straw and a balloon to make a spinning pinwheel.…
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Two Ways to Build a LEGO Paper Airplane Launcher
August 16, 2016
Here are two ways to build a LEGO® contraption that launches paper airplanes! This fun LEGO® building challenge combines STEM learning and play. This would be a fun building challenge…
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Engineering Project for Kids: Build a Straw Roller Coaster!
August 14, 2016
Build a roller coaster for a ping pong ball out of straws, hot glue, and a cardboard box for a base. This STEM challenge for kids is awesome because the…
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DIY Pattern Building Blocks: An Awesome STEM Activity for Kids!
July 17, 2016
These simple pattern blocks are easy to make, and they have been a huge hit with my kids! There are so many ways to learn and discover with this fun…
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Make a Ping Pong Ball Launcher!
July 6, 2016
Shoot ping pong balls through the air with this fun (and simple!) homemade toy. You probably have everything on hand to make one, and it's a great opportunity to learn…
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Turn a Cardboard Box into an Epic Marble Run
June 23, 2016
Use cardboard, craft sticks, and hot glue to create an epic marble run! The marbles land in paper cups at the bottom of the track. This is a fantastic engineering…