Want to be the cool mom? All you need to do is raid your kitchen cupboards! Yes, it really is that simple. If you have pepper, water and dish soap then you can set up this science experiment/magic trick in less than a minute. And if you don't have pepper or soap send the kids next door to borrow some! No special trips to the store needed. This simple science experiment is a great way for kids to explore properties like buoyancy and surface … [Read more...]
Clothespin Turkey Math Games
When kids are asking you if they can please play a math game then you know its a fun one. Especially if the game isn't from a store and can be easily made a home for very little time or money like these clothespin turkey math games! A simple paper plate turkey becomes a hands on game that helps kids practice math skills. Put them in a resealable bag and you'll have a fun busy bag activity you can use for quiet time or take with you on the … [Read more...]
Ocean Count and Clip Cards
Counting from 1 to 10 made fun--with these ocean count and clip cards! Counting, number identification, and one to one correspondence are all skills that kids need to practice again and again. But that practice doesn't have to be boring! Using hands on activities to work on early math skills keeps kids engaged and makes practicing fun. Laminate the cards and add some clothespins to turn these ocean count and clip cards into an easy preschool … [Read more...]
Salt Crystal Painting STEAM Activity
By now you are familiar with STEM activities, but do you know about STEAM? It takes STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to a whole new level by incorporating art! These activities are all the rage these days for two big reasons. They are a TON of fun and they get kids thinking critically and using even more areas of their brains! And raising creative, problem solvers is something we are all striving to do. Try this salt crystal … [Read more...]
DIY Marble Mazes for Preschool Kids
Can you make a marble maze? Can your preschooler? The answer is Y-E-S! DIY marble mazes for preschool kids are a super fun STEAM project and boredom buster wrapped into one. The best part is that they are so engaging even older kids will want to create one too. (affiliate links included below) Making marble mazes is just one of the fun step-by-step STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) projects for preschoolers in Ana … [Read more...]
Super Bouncy Snowballs Recipe
Let me start by saying that this play recipe was a complete accident! We were actually trying to make a new slime recipe (that totally failed) and instead we ended up with these super bouncy snowballs that are even cooler! Fun things happen when you mix liquid starch and glue! (Affiliate links included for your convenience.) It's no secret that we're BIG fans of science experiments. Especially ones with few ingredients and big results. This one … [Read more...]
Science Experiments You Can Do At Home
"I'm bored!" "There's no one to play with!" "Can I play on the iPad?" Does this sound familiar? Having an idea on hand for days when boredom strikes is a great way to keep meltdowns away. One of our favorite boredom busters is a doing a science experiments! Kitchen science experiments that you can do at home are great for summer vacation, rainy days, or any time you are looking for some fun and learning. Do one today and then save the … [Read more...]
Super Cool Build a Computer Kit for Kids
Do your kids love electronics? But you worry they spend too much time in front of the screen? Then I have the perfect solution for you! It's a super cool build a computer kit for kids called Piper. With Piper instead of just using technology kids get to truly learn how it works while developing their problem solving and critical thinking skills. It's hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning at it's … [Read more...]