1. Paper Plate Marble Maze

    Here are three creative ways to make a paper plate marble maze! This is a fantastic STEM challenge for kids, and the materials are so simple. Use this paper plate…

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  2. How to Make Easy Straw Rockets

    Make straw rockets that really shoot up into the air! Blow into the straw, and watch your rocket go zooming. This is a great boredom buster for a rainy day,…

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  3. Build a LEGO Human Heart Model

    We're back with more LEGO life science! Challenge kids to use their LEGO bricks to build a model of the human heart. I really love using LEGO bricks to create…

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  4. LEGO Snowflakes Building Challenge

    Build your own LEGO snowflakes! This is such a fun winter LEGO building challenge for kids. How many different snowflakes can you create with LEGO® bricks? (It's more than you'd…

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  5. Snowman Drawing Game

    Here's a fun winter activity for kids! Grab some paper and something to draw with and play this super fun snowman drawing game. It's always great when you find a…

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  6. Paper Plate Snowflake Craft

    Grab some scissors and make this paper plate snowflake craft! We love making all sorts of snowflake crafts. Designing snowflakes is a creative activity and perfect for decorating in the…

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  7. New Year's Eve Activities for Kids

    Here are some fun ideas for celebrating New Year's Eve with the whole family! New Year's Eve activities for kids do not need to be complex. Keep the night simple!…

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  8. LEGO Storage and Organization for More Efficient Building

    This post was originally written in December 2016 and updated December 2025. One question that I get asked regularly since writing my LEGO book is how do we organize our…

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  9. Hilarious Christmas Jokes for Kids

    Here are some hilarious Christmas jokes that will make your kids laugh like Santa and his belly like a bowl full of jelly! Okay, maybe some of them are a…

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  10. Christmas LEGO Mosaics

    These Christmas LEGO Mosaics are an open-ended building challenge that kids (and adults!) will enjoy. I have four mosaics to show you, but really there are so many possibilities for…

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