1. Code a City! STEM Challenges for the Sphero Edu SPRK+ Robot

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sphero.  The opinions and text are all mine. Coding.  Robots.  STEM.  As parents and teachers, we know that we…

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  2. Build a Design Drawing Machine with LEGO Bricks

    This drawing machine creates incredible designs on paper!  We've all been having a blast watching it draw patterns.  The concept is similar to a Spirograph toy, but the way that…

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  3. Fidget Spinner Challenge: GOOD Things for Kids to Do with a Fidget Spinner!

    Fidget spinners.  Do you love them or hate them?  Who knew a piece of plastic and metal could create such strong opinions?  Ha! Well, kids everywhere seem to adore them,…

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  4. Read and DO! A Collection of All the BEST Kids' Activity Books

    Summer is coming, and the kids are going to need things to do!  Are you ready for summer break?  Here's a collection of activity books that will keep kids busy…

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  5. Tips for Having Fun at Chuck E. Cheese's!

    This post is sponsored by Chuck E. Cheese's.  The opinions and text are all mine. Our family loves Chuck E. Cheese's!  I loved going there as a kid, and it's a…

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  6. Adorable Paper Roll Turkey Craft

    Here's a fun Thanksgiving turkey craft for kids, and you probably already have most of the materials you need! Homeschooling has kind of felt like a circus lately.  Janie is…

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  7. Five Awesome Fall Preschool Activities

    Celebrate fall with these fun learning activities for preschoolers!  Fall is always such a welcome change after the heat of summer.  Here in Texas, we won't have any fall leaves…

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  8. Printable Roll it, Write it, Count it Mats

    Here's a math activity that is guaranteed to be a hit!  Print these Roll it, Write it, Count it mats - see the link at the bottom of the page.…

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  9. Make a Balloon Pinwheel Science Demonstration

    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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  10. Homeschooling: How do you know if you are covering enough?

    Homeschooling parents, do you wonder if you are covering everything that your child needs to learn?  Do you worry about not doing enough?  I know I do!  This is something…

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