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Marbles and Play Dough STEM Challenge
November 17, 2018
Build a marble run with an unlikely material... play dough! There are actually two STEM challenges with marbles and play dough in this post, and they are both a ton…
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Pumpkin Launch! How to Build a Catapult with LEGO Bricks
September 30, 2018
Here's a fun LEGO® building idea for fall! Launch candy pumpkins with this awesome LEGO® catapult. This is a great activity for a rainy day, and it would also be…
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Build Working Gears out of Popsicle Sticks
September 5, 2018
Here's a fun STEM challenge: Build working gears out of plastic caps, popsicle sticks, and a cardboard box! This project demonstrates mechanical concepts using materials you probably already have. Kids…
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Leaf Tessellation Collaborative STEM Art Project
August 22, 2018
Celebrate the colors of fall with this leaf tessellation project! I think that tessellating shapes are fascinating, and such a fun mix of math and art. A tessellation is defined…
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Do a LEGO Bridge Building Challenge!
July 31, 2018
Here's a fun STEM building challenge for kids! Set up this bridge building activity and challenge kids to construct a sturdy LEGO® bridge that spans the width of the river.…
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Build a Powerful Popsicle Stick Catapult
June 25, 2018
STEM challenge for kids - build a catapult out of popsicle sticks! Here's a fun (and effective) catapult to build out of popsicle sticks, hot glue, and a few other…
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Favorite STEM Toys for Creative Kids
June 19, 2018
I am a firm believer that the types of toys we have in our homes greatly affects our kids' creativity. The toy aisles at most big box stores are filled…
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These pool noodle planes will really fly!
May 17, 2018
Build an airplane out of a pool noodle and some simple craft supplies! This fun activity for kids combines fun with STEM learning as kids explore the best possible airplane…
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Awesome Science Experiments with Hot Wheels Cars
May 9, 2018
Let's do some Hot Wheels STEM projects! These simple science experiments feel like play, but kids will actually be exploring the physics concepts of velocity, mass, momentum, and air resistance.…
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Live Bird Cams to Watch
March 21, 2018
Here are some bird cams that your kids might enjoy watching. It's the perfect time of year to follow along as the eggs hatch and the chicks grow! Watch eagles,…
