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Candy Corn Catapults! (Four ways to build a catapult out of items from around the house!)
October 11, 2013
This week, several excellent bloggers have teamed up to provide a play series of ideas for what to do with ALL of the candy that will be entering our homes…
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Fall Density Tower Science Experiment
September 21, 2022
Here's another super cool fall science experiment to try! Make a density tower (also called a density jar) with a fun fall twist. Kids (and teens) will be amazed at…
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Pumpkin Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge
September 16, 2022
Here's an engaging STEM challenge that is just perfect for the fall season! Challenge kids to build a Rube Goldberg machine that gets a candy pumpkin into a basket. Kids…
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LEGO Tensegrity Structures
December 20, 2020
Build some amazing LEGO tensegrity structures! This is a really fun LEGO STEM challenge that teaches kids about forces and center of gravity. It's kind of amazing to see how…
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Fall Leaf Borax Crystal Science
September 7, 2020
Have you ever tried growing borax crystals? This lovely fall activity combines borax crystal science with art, and the results are beautiful. Plus, the process is simple and the crystals…
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Fall STEM Activities that are Engaging and Fun!
September 26, 2019
It's time for fall STEM activities! Let's do some fall science experiments and engineering challenges! Fall is such a great time of the year with the leaves changing colors, the…
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"Your Little Pumpkin" Handprint Card for Kids to Make
September 20, 2019
Little Pumpkin Kid's Handprint Fall Cards Here's an easy fall craft to make with kids and give to someone you love! Or keep it for yourself! (Or make several -…
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30+ Awesome STEM Challenges for Kids (with Inexpensive or Recycled Materials!)
April 28, 2019
Looking for STEM projects and challenges for kids? Building and engineering projects are valuable for developing thinking skills and encouraging the ability to design and create. The tough part,…
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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 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…
