Layers of the Earth Craft: Hands-On Geology Activity for Kids
As part of our volcano unit, it was important to learn about the layers of the earth. And what better way to cement the learning than to create our own Layers of the Earth Craft! The Layers of the...
View ArticleSoda and Mentos Geyser Activity
Have you ever made a Soda and Mentos Geyser? It’s a fun activity with a big “wow” factor, but you have to be able to move fast or you’ll shower yourself in soda! This is a great activity to spark a...
View ArticleMagic Christmas Pictures: a holiday STEAM activity for kids
Do you like art? Do you like science? Do you liked to be amazed? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, you are going to love this Magic Christmas Pictures STEAM activity for kids....
View ArticleTeach the continents by making a globe
The kids and I did a number of activities to help them learn the seven continents. However, making a globe was by far our favorite! This project was completed over several days, and the kids were so...
View ArticleHow to Make a Six-Sided Paper Snowflake
Snowflakes are incredibly beautiful. But did you know we only learned about their structure and beauty in the late 1800s thanks to the pioneering work of Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley. Bentley was an...
View ArticleDIY Musical Instruments for Kids
There is something about music that gives it a magical quality. As Jane Swan once asked, “How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, our highest aspirations?” I’m sure many...
View ArticlePins in a Bottle: An Activity to Learn about Air Pressure
What’s something that surrounds us all the time but we hardly ever notice or think about it? Air! In fact, air is pressing on us all the time. And ‘air pressure’ is what we call the weight of the air...
View ArticleHow to Make ‘Spider Web’ Eggs with Kids
Looking for a fun and super simple spider craft you can make with kids? Want to serve some “spooky” eggs for a Halloween treat? Or just looking for a fun snack to munch on that will give kids a giggle?...
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