Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I didn’t. I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was,…
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STEM Activities for Kindergarten at Home
One of my boys’ favorite things in the world is a STEM challenge. And guess what? They are becoming one of my favorite learning tools, too! Could it be? A simple learning setup that I LOVE that my boys LOVE just as much?! Adding STE(A)M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities to your kindergarten—or…
The BEST Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschoolers
Ready for the ultimate, only resource you will EVER need for Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschoolers? This page has it all! Looking for a Valentine’s Day craft? Check! An adorable loved-filled homemade gift? You got it! A learning activity with a heart theme? Take your pick! I hope you adore these hearts, love, glitter, pink,…
STEM and STEAM Activities for Kids
Are you looking for (or wondering about) STEM or STEAM activities for kids? If so, you are in the right place, my friends! This is the ULTIMATE resource list for the best of the best Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), and Math (STE(A)M) activities. My boys have always loved STEM challenges. And I completely understand why!…
The BEST Valentine’s Day Science Experiments!
We are in full Valentine’s Day mode over here! We enjoyed the Sugar and Yeast Science Experiment earlier this week so much, we decided to find some more Valentine’s Day Science Experiments to try out! Before we get into all of the ideas, I want to share a sample of my latest unit study with…
Food Themed Crafts and Activities for Toddlers!
Any time is snack time when you have a toddler! This makes food-themed crafts and activities perfect for those little ones to play and learn with food—you know, between snack times. I have found that adding in a planned and special craft or activity every day is a perfect way of breaking up and adding…
Recycled Material Crafts for Preschool Pirate Play
My preschooler has reached an age where pretend play is his most valued part of the day. From superheroes to chef, he’s exploring new roles and developing his imagination. To encourage his imaginative and creative thought, we decided to take some of our materials destined for recycling and extend their life through crafting and play….
Garden Fun: Teaching Kids to Grow their Own Food
The snow is officially done here in Ontario (I hope you are listening Mother Nature – we are officially done … please). And this means it is time for some fun in the garden with my kids! Over the last few years I have really taken to vegetable gardening. I am far, far, far from…
43 Science Experiments to BLOW Your Kid’s Mind!
Science is really cool. There are so many amazing things in this world of ours. So many science experiments for kids that just make me stop and say, “whoa” … or “wow” … or “What the …!!” (depending, of course, on my company). Children, as we know, are naturally curious. They naturally want to learn…