Do you want to learn how to make a pinwheel with just a piece of paper, a pencil, scissors, and a pushpin? Do you also want to learn about forces and winds and enjoy a few little experiments to extend the learning with your pinwheel? Well, keep reading because I’ve got you covered! Making a…
Weather Unit Study for Kids!
This Weather Unit Study for kids is perfect for the whole family to dive into together! The unit is divided into ten topics, covering all aspects of learning about the weather, including: Climate Temperature The Water Cycle Clouds Forces and Winds Thunder and Lightning Tornadoes Hurricanes Snow AND Weather Forecasting! Get excited, my friend, for…
18 Epic DIY Solar System Model Ideas for Kids
If your children are interested in learning more about the solar system, you’re in the right place! I gathered some of the most EPIC DIY Solar System Model ideas, perfect for incorporating into a unit study all about the solar system! From pom poms to paper mache, sponge art to string art, you’ll find lots…
Balancing Bird: Halloween Edition! Make a Balancing Bat
Have you ever played with a balancing bird before? You know, the birds that balance by their beak on the tip of your finger? They are such a fun little toy and are wonderful for introducing concepts like weight, gravity, balance, and counterbalance! Today, I’m going to show you how to make your very own…
Rising Water Candle Experiment
Get ready to amaze your little ones with a rising water candle experiment! This experiment not only looks super cool, but it’s also a wonderful way to introduce some basic scientific concepts like what a fire needs to burn, air pressure, and equilibrium. Best of all, you only need a few household items, so it’s…
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…
Sun Science Experiments for Kids | 15 Fun Ideas!
Earlier this week, I shared with you how we made a DIY Solar Oven. The kids had so much fun seeing what they could cook in their oven, and the whole process was filled with lots of sun science learning, too! Today, I’m going to share with you more ways that you can learn about…
DIY Solar Oven with a Pizza Box!
Are you looking for a fun, educational, and delicious activity to do with your kids? Building a DIY solar oven is a fantastic project that combines science, creativity, culinary skills, and environmental awareness. (Bet you didn’t see that last one coming!) Not only will kids learn about solar energy, but they will also get the…
Sensory Activities for Toddlers | Over 40 Ideas to Try!
Little ones learn with their whole bodies. So sensory activities for toddlers are a very important part of that whole-body learning! Sensory play exposes children to many new experiences, textures, and materials. It is calming for many children and also presents children with new language that they might not otherwise experience: rough, smooth, clumpy, brittle……
Children’s Books About the Rainforest
The rainforest is home to millions of species of plants and animals, creating one of the most vibrant and diverse places on earth. What better way to introduce kids to the beauty and importance of the rainforest than through some amazing books?! I gathered children’s books about the rainforest for you and your little one…