Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
This craft stick harmonica is fun to play, and you can adjust the pitch by moving the straws! It’s a neat project, and a good one to make with a group because the materials are very inexpensive. You can fit in a little science learning too – see the bottom of the post for ways […]
Here’s a fabulous STEM activity for kids! Build a working Trebuchet out of craft sticks. You can construct and play with the trebuchet, or take it a step further by printing the recording sheets included in the post. There are two experiments to perform with the trebuchet, and students can record their results. This was […]
Did you know that you can build an exploding chain reaction by weaving popsicle or craft sticks together? It's kind of like knocking down a chain of dominoes, only more exciting! This fun activity is perfect for the "tween" crowd (kids ages 9-12) and older. Once you master the chain, it's fun to add in
It’s easy enough to tell kids that sounds are caused by vibrations, but that can be a tough concept for them to really grasp! Here are two simple demonstrations that allow kids to actually SEE sound waves in action. This post is the final installment in the Summer STEAM Camp that we have been taking […]
Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
Here’s a phonics activity that is both easy and fun! Use paper cups to create word family spinners. Kids can turn the bottom cup to change the beginning sound and then read the words. I don’t know about your kids, but my beginning readers have never been able to sit still. I don’t know if […]
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
Make homemade spinning tops out of cardboard and marbles! These tops are fun to create, and they spin REALLY well. Great craft for kids!
Simple physics science experiments for kids! Explore force and motion, Newton's laws, simple machines, magnetism, and electricity.
Here are five fun engineering challenges for kids to do with KEVA planks! If you’re not familiar with KEVA planks (the brand is Mind Ware), they are small wooden building blocks. You can use them to build all sorts of amazing structures without glue or connections – just stack them! We purchased ours two years […]
Build a working LEGO crossbow! This LEGO contraption shoots with satisfying power, and it's easy to build with our step-by-step instructions.
Make a pen balance on its point and spin – using the power of magnetism! This is a fun science experiment for kids. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Magnets are just so fascinating! Playing and exploring with some fairly strong magnets is fun in itself. The middle two boys and I are studying magnetism […]
Looking for something fun to do during spring break? I’ve collected 12 spring science activities. They are guaranteed to impress your kids! Have fun!
Here’s a fun science experiment that kids can carry out on their own. Does the temperature of a bouncy ball affect its bounce? Will a cold ball bounce higher or lower than one at room temperature? What about a hot bouncy ball? This was so fun to explore! We had a good guess of what […]
Kids will explore how surfaces affect friction with this fun science experiment! Roll marbles around a cake pan, and test materials to see the effect.
Here’s a fun science experiment that will definitely get a “wow” from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when you pour it, allowing you to create a tower of crystals. Since the process of crystallization is exothermic, the “ice” that forms will be hot […]
Here’s a great summer project for kids – build a catapult out of pre-cut dowel rods and rubber bands! Over the years, we’ve done a lot of exploring with catapult making! We’ve built them out of Tinker Toys and tissue boxes, and even just used forks as catapults! Aidan and I have been on a […]
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This craft stick harmonica is fun to play, and you can adjust the pitch by moving the straws! It’s a neat project, and a good one to make with a group because the materials are very inexpensive. You can fit in a little science learning too – see the bottom of the post for ways […]
This craft stick harmonica is fun to play, and you can adjust the pitch by moving the straws! It’s a neat project, and a good one to make with a group because the materials are very inexpensive. You can fit in a little science learning too – see the bottom of the post for ways […]
Here’s a fun science experiment that will definitely get a “wow” from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when you pour it, allowing you to create a tower of crystals. Since the process of crystallization is exothermic, the “ice” that forms will be hot […]
Today I'm sharing a list of 100, yes 100 frugal and fun Summer Activities with you which should be more than enough to see you through the Summer!
Build some index card castles! This is a fun and engaging STEM challenge that kids will love, and the supplies are so simple.
Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
STEM challenge for kids – build a catapult out of popsicle sticks! Here’s a fun (and effective) catapult to build out of popsicle sticks, hot glue, and a few other basic household supplies. We’ve been having a blast with this little contraption! The catapult’s arm is attached to a segment of a straw that rotates […]
Our world has gone digital, but there are so many analog life skills that our kids still NEED! It’s no secret that life has changed in the past 25 years. When I was in high school, we didn’t have internet either at home or at school. No one owned a cell phone, except for wealthy […]
Science projects for kids can be fun and exciting. Make hands-on science crafts at home with these easy at home science crafts.
Kids will have a blast creating their own comic strips! Print 6 different comic strip templates, along with story starter ideas.
The other week, Owen learned how to fold these paper ninja stars from a friend at church, and he has been making tons of them! Great project for a rainy day. All you need is some paper, and you’re ready to go. We added Sharpies too for decorating the ninja stars with fun designs. We […]
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5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living. Geometric Bubbles, Glow in the Dark Volcanoes, Replicate Ocean Currents and more!
Build a craft stick chain reaction! Weave craft sticks together to make a chain that flies apart when you let go. Fun science!
Two fun and hands-on inertia science experiments that will teach kids all about the concept of inertia and Newton's First Law of Motion.
This Archimedes’ screw is such a neat science lesson about simple machines! We use screws all the time to hold things together, but screws are also used to raise and lower things. In fact, a screw is actually an inclined plane (ramp) wrapped around a cylinder or a cone. Archimedes was a Greek philosopher who […]
Your kids will have a blast with these 30 amazing ways to have frugal fun with paperclips. Get great ideas for activities,crafts, games, & more.
This hands-on science experiment uses something kids love (marbles!) to show how energy is transferred from one object to another.
How to make magnetic slime. This awesome 3 ingredient slime recipe makes a stretchy slime that moves when you hold a magnet close to it. SO COOL.
Here’s a fun science experiment that will definitely get a “wow” from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when you pour it, allowing you to create a tower of crystals. Since the process of crystallization is exothermic, the “ice” that forms will be hot […]
Here’s a fun science experiment that will definitely get a “wow” from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when you pour it, allowing you to create a tower of crystals. Since the process of crystallization is exothermic, the “ice” that forms will be hot […]
Here’s a phonics activity that is both easy and fun! Use paper cups to create word family spinners. Kids can turn the bottom cup to change the beginning sound and then read the words. I don’t know about your kids, but my beginning readers have never been able to sit still. I don’t know if […]
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
