A STEAM Filled Windsock Art Project for Kids
Gorgeous rainbow crayon candles DIY STEAM project. Learn about different waxes and how to make candles with crayons.
Our preschool is teaching the kids about money this month with it’s no cost fundraiser, Coin Wars. So we have had coins sorted and lying around all month, waiting to be donated. To reinforce what the girls were doing at school, we have been playing and learning with the coins at home…
Build a wind-powered car in this fun engineering project.
Banh Da Lon is a Vietnamese steamed layered cake that is infused with pandan leaves, coconut milk, and mung beans! It is soft, chewy, and so addicting!
A mini steam boat is a great science project to get your kids involved with thermodynamics, physics, and engineering. Click the link for details!
Banh Khot is the bite-size and simpler version of Banh Xeo. Both are wrapped in leafy greens and dipped in a sweet chili sauce. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this is a delicious appetizer that's not only fun to make but also fun to say. This recipe makes 14.
Extending Grabber: You can find the lesson plan, 1-page project sheet, and more project ideas at STEM-Inventions.com
370 cake flour / plain flour 270 castor sugar 180g soda drink ( i use f&n orange) 5 egg Method 1. Beat egg and sugar until fluffy about 20min medium speed. 2. Add sieved flour and soda drink alternately.combine well. 3. Pour the cake batter into prepared 8" bamboo basket. 4. Steam over high heat for about 40min to 50min.
Banh Khot is the bite-size and simpler version of Banh Xeo. Both are wrapped in leafy greens and dipped in a sweet chili sauce. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this is a delicious appetizer that's not only fun to make but also fun to say. This recipe makes 14.
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Oh my goodness. Miss G and I had so much fun with this little project this afternoon. The best part is that it was completely impromptu. She wanted ‘to craft’ as she always says, and when digging through our craft supply drawer, came across a little bag of corks we scored at our last trip…
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These little morsels are probably the most popular dish to come out of Vietnam. Each one is filled with pork, prawns and a variety vegetables which are seasoned with traditional Vietnamese flavours. Bean thread noodles and wood ear mushrooms are added to provide extra texture as you bite through the crispy golden pastry.
Making a toy using items you have around the house is a great activity for a rainy day. Bolts, toilet paper rolls, old blocks or clothespins are valuable pieces to make a new plaything. Reduce, reuse, recycle and have a fun doing! Building Fun with Nuts and Bolts via Recycled Blocks via Cardboard Sink via DiY Marble […]
If you are looking for fun kids activities, then look no further! This list is packed with the most popular activities for the kids. There are all playful learning activities and fun ideas such as alphabet activities, math activities, science activities, sensory activities and art and craft activities too!
This fun wind tunnel project is so easy! Inspired by inventor and scientist Mary Jackson, students can discover the power of a wind tunnel!
http://www.cap-az.com The day begins like any other; hot. Residents get their chores and errands done early, to beat the heat of the sun. Yet, at about 3:00 in the afternoon, something changes. The wind starts whipping up. Clouds start to build. White and puffy at first, but quickly growing darker and heavier. Off in the distance, one can hear the roll of thunder. What's happening in this desert? A monsoon is brewing. Monsoons are a change in the wind pattern that draw moisture up from the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of California, and Gulf of Mexico into Arizona and surrounding areas. This change is marked with heavy rainfall. It is this heavy rainfall that can be a blessing or a curse. This year especially, the American Southwest is in a severe drought. The rains are much needed. The land is parched, vegetation is dry, and lakes/reservoirs are low. One would think the added moisture is a blessing. And it is. When it comes nice and steady. The only problem with monsoons is that they usually release a lot of moisture in a short amount of time. How short? Well, the local joke is that if you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes and it'll change. Inches and inches of water are released within 30 minutes or less. This causes flooding annually. Cars are swept away, people are rescued by helicopters, and landscapes change instantly. This deluge can be especially troublesome in areas recently affected by wildfires. The roots of plants and trees helps to hold the soil on mountain slopes. After a fire, those roots no longer abate the soil and runoff. Mudslides cause thousands of dollars of damage every year. Watch this amateur video, capturing a monsoon last summer. Watch how the rain comes down in sheets. But, what can be done? Monsoon: Blessing or Curse is a STEM PBL project where students work to solve a real-world problem. Since monsoons typically occur July - August, Monsoon: Blessing or Curse is a perfect STEM project for students to do at home with their parents. Possible engineering activities include harnessing the power of the monsoon, collecting rain water, and distributing the rain water. Students can view videos of how fast flood waters rise and how meteorologists use radar to track the storms. If parents want to include an element of history, students can read about how the ancient Native American tribes were able to harness the rain water to water their crops in the arid climate of what is now Phoenix. Illustration by Rebecca Leer What if you don't live in the American Southwest and don't get monsoons? You can alter the activity to be used with any rainstorm. Don't have rain in the forecast? A hose can always double for mother nature. The Arizona Geographic Alliance also has great lesson plans for those who prefer a more structured lesson. 1. Monsoon Days Description: In this lesson students will gain a deeper understanding of Arizona’s monsoon season. They will learn what causes this yearly phenomenon and how to act safely in monsoon storms. This lesson uses the children’s book Hip, Hip, Hooray It’s a Monsoon Day Author: Gale Ekiss Grade Range: 4 Duration: 3 class periods 2. Mapping the Monsoon Description: In this lesson students will gain a better understanding of a monsoon and Arizona weather. They will look at world maps to see how seasonal wind changes happen all over the world, layering the transparencies to learn how information can be compared using maps. Author: Karen Guerrero Grade Range: 1-2 Duration: 2 class periods Questions? Comments? Pictures of your engineering projects? I would love to hear from you at [email protected]
Stuck inside? Make it a real blast with this DIY pom pom shooter. Make a STEM pom pom launcher for indoor fun.
Simple first robot project for kids. Make a fun car with a motor, battery pack, and switch. Great for budding robotics enthusiasts!
Build a LEGO® foosball game that really works! This is a fun LEGO® project for all ages. We used a marble for the ball, and it works well. Those little blue LEGO® balls that come with Ninjago sets work well too. Players score by hitting the ball into their goal. So cool! It’s just like […]
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This simple threading activity for toddlers using large cardboard beads is lots of fun and great for children who struggle with their fine motor skills.
Banh Khot is the bite-size and simpler version of Banh Xeo. Both are wrapped in leafy greens and dipped in a sweet chili sauce. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this is a delicious appetizer that's not only fun to make but also fun to say. This recipe makes 14.
fall is an awesome time to do some of the science experiments for kids we have been putting on our to do list all year. If you are looking for inexpensive, easy projects that are great for fall, you have come to the right place!
I'm looking forward to representing Picasso's Basement at the upcoming Fanwood Green Fair on June 26th and that got me to thinking about the wonderful projects the kids have done with recycled items. I always save and reuse what I can, from cereal boxes to yogurt cups to bottles. Months ago I told you about our Upcycled New York City. Well here it is! I still have to poke the holes in the background and add the strand of lights so it will look like night stars. But I figured I'd better get this posted before another 2 months pass! Watch Out! King Kong is on the loose! St. Patrick's Cathedral Lincoln Center complete with taxis Chrysler Building with Empire State Building in the background
These little owl are so adorable. They would look cute displayed all sorts of ways. I can imagine lining them all up on one big stick and making them all different sizes. Pop on over to the blog Fr…
Elephant Toothpaste • Set a Soda Pop Bottle in the Middle of a Pan to Catch the Toothpaste • Mix 1/2 Cup 6% Hydrogen Peroxide, 4-5 Drops Food Coloring, and a Squirt of Dish Soap into Your Soda Pop Bottle • In a Separate Container, Mix 2 Tbsp Warm Water & 1 Tsp Yeast and Swirl Together for a Minute • Pour the Yeast Mixture into the Soda Pop Bottle... and Be Amazed! • More ...