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…
Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM Activity
If you’ve never made a popsicle stick catapult before, I am so glad you’re here! This is a classic childhood activity with SO much learning packed into it—from physics and engineering to making predictions and testing hypotheses. You and your little one are going to love it! This activity is part of the Knights and…
Bridge Building STEM Challenge for Kindergarten
Children absolutely love a challenge. Just using the word “challenge” can get them super excited to dive into whatever learning experience you set up for them! This activity—from the Kindergarten at Home curriculum’s Dinosaur unit—is no different. Your child will have an absolute blast with this STEM bridge-building challenge for kindergarten! Children build all the…
A Hands-on Maze for Kids
Are you ready for the best ever maze for kids? Are you ready for it being hands on, yet no prep? And, most importantly, are you ready for some corny, yet a-maze-ing, word puns? This maze for kids is truly the best! It makes for a fabulous STEM challenge and a great quiet time activity,…
Outdoor STEM Activities – Toilet Paper Roll Experiment
Have you ever thought to use a toilet paper roll in a science experiment? Well, get ready friends … this one is awesome! As you may know, I just love encouraging children’s thinking and learning through experiments and play and outdoor STEM activities are perfect for this. If you enjoy doing this too, then this…
Toilet Paper Rolls: Fun Things for Kids to Make & Do
Looking for some fun things for your kids to make and do with all those toilet paper rolls hanging around? I’ve scoured the internet looking for the best toilet paper roll projects! Here you will find cute animal crafts and toilet paper roll toys to make. As well as some fine motor, STEM and nature…
Cardboard Dragon STEM Craft
Day 2 of my daily writing challenge and things are getting FIRED UP already! Well, I guess not fired up – perhaps just fierce. A bit dragon-like …. dragon craft like … A dragon craft. We made a dragon craft is all that I am trying to say … I was on Pinterest and looking…
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!…
Kid-Made Rollerskates!
There are certain posts that I never plan on writing. A post on how to make your own rollerskates? Definitely not something that I thought was in my wheel house to share. However, amazing things can happen when you let little ones play, explore, and create – can’t they? My Sam is the inventor behind…
Make a Treasure Chest!
Do you have a little collector or two at home? I sure do. A lot of our homeschool learning activities don’t happen with pencil and paper, but instead with art and projects and paintings and creating lots of lovely and wonderful ‘things’! These two points, of course, mean that my little collectors will not be…