Addictively fun STEM activities for kids!
This simple sink or float science experiment is great for kids of all ages! It’s a fun way to work on making predictions, testing hypotheses and drawing conclusions. And, as a big bonus, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To prep, I grabbed a bag of conversation hearts and seven clear glasses. Then I raided our pantry for every liquid I could
Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like conversation hearts! These conversation heart patterns are perfect for a Valentine’s Day party, math center or homeschool activity. Print off the colorful pattern strips, grab a bag of the sweet treats, and you’re all set for some irresistible math. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To prep, I printed the pattern strips on cardstock to give them extra durability
Coding is the language programmers use to make technologies like computers and robots do what they need them to do. There are twelve popular varieties – one coding language for websites, another one for computers, another for Android apps… This post contains iTunes and Amazon affiliate links. Just like mastering French or Spanish, kids can learn how to communicate in coding languages too. Introduce kids to the concept of coding with
Preparing kids for the 21st century means exposing them to technology. And for many kids, that means spending some time on an iPad. With so many iPad apps on the market for kids these days, it can be hard to know which ones are age-appropriate and purposeful, so I went on a hunt to gather together my favorite 20, teacher-approved suggestions. This post contains iTunes
Looking for a fun and simple science activity that’s sure to entertain the kids?! In this quick, five minute experiment, little chemists mix up their own homemade bouncy balls. The science activity is a hands-down favorite for kids. Getting Ready To prep for this activity, I gathered: 1 tablespoon of borax (found in the laundry section of the grocery store) 1/2 cup or warm water 2 tablespoons
Ten frames are an amazing way to help kids work on subitizing – instantly recognizing how many objects are in a group. These playful cocoa ten frame sheets add a fun, winter-themed twist to boring old number practice. Grab your sets (below) and get ready for some hands-on fun. Ten Frames With five spots on top and five spots on the bottom, ten frames help children
My little astronomers love observing the night sky! After they asked how the moon shrunk and grew, I knew it was the perfect time to teach them about the moon’s phases with this oh-so-yummy Oreo space activity. Who knew science could be so tasty?! Getting Ready To prep the activity, I needed: 1 medium ball (baseball sized) 1 globe or larger sized ball a flashlight or a
Counting cards are a playful way to teach kids number recognition, number concept and (of course!) counting. These penguin counting mats are a fun, wintery twist. Print your set, grab a bag of some penguin treats, and play! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready Prepping the activity was quick and easy. I printed the cards (below) on cardstock to give them extra durability and laminated them
When it comes to simple prep STEM projects for kids, these pretzel and marshmallow structures take the cake. The hands-on (and tasty!) challenge is a motivating engineering activity for little builders. Getting Ready Prepping for the activity was as quick and easy as heading to our pantry. I grabbed a bag of jumbo sized marshmallows we had leftover from a summer camping trip and pulled out
I love teaching kids the difference between odd and even numbers because once they know the trick, they can easily sort numbers as small as 2 and as large as 419,472,834. These free odd and even activity sheets are perfect for morning work, math stations or homework practice! Odd Todd and Even Steven To get started with the lesson, I introduced kids to two friends:
