I love taking nature walks. I could walk and sit and observe all day. My kids, on the other hand, need a little more guidance on our walks through the wilderness. Just walking and looking can sometimes get boring for children. They sometimes just need to know what they are looking for. That’s why I…
Learning how to make a geoboard is a great way for our children to sharpen geometry and life skills. Engineering involves designing and building a prototype, so working with the materials and tools while learning how to make a geoboard is the perfect way to understand the engineering design process! Since one of my children…
In this Pix Brix review, we will show how Pix Brix offers a unique way for your children to transform their 3D construction concepts into reality. These award-winning puzzle bricks enable your children to pixelate their building ideas. These sets are truly unique and provide an activity the family can do together, or you can…
Our candy corn experiment is divided into two age groups – preschool through elementary and middle through high school. Worksheets are included for each level; please feel free to use them as they best fit your child. For the younger scientists, answers can be drawn, written, or dictated. A candy corn experiment has multiple chemistry…
A question I often get as a podcast guest is, “How do I prepare my child for the future STEM-based workforce?” My answer has morphed over the years. While I strongly believe in providing a creative learning environment where kids engage in a more project-based approach to their education, there is one key element that…
We’ve been studying the circulatory system and are excited to share these resources and projects with you! Included in this post you will find a variety of activities, videos, printables, entire lesson plans, and teacher guides related to the heart and the circulatory system. Circulatory System Resources Some of the circulatory systems resources are appropriate for…
