Cold, snowy days often mean more time spent indoors. Check out this easy and colorful water science experiment to brighten up even the drabbest day! With just a few common household items, you can watch colors blend to create your own beautiful climbing rainbow. Setup is quick and the results are different every time! Keep reading to find out how! Climbing Rainbow Science Experiment If you have children in your home, then you’ve likely got … [Read more...]
Magic Pepper and Soap Experiment
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...]
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...]
Magnet Sensory Bin
Want a fun way to develop your kids' critical thinking skills while drinking your coffee before it gets cold? Better yet an activity that doesn't involve the iPad? Then you are going to love this magnet sensory bin! With very few supplies you can set up a hands-on invitation to explore sand and magnets. Science themed sensory bins like this one are a favorite with kids because they can tinker and discover in any way they want. This is a great way … [Read more...]