Learning to code sounds intimidating. Teaching your kids how to code when you don't know how, seems even more intimidating! Your kids can start to learn how to code at an early age. Think of learning how to code as learning a new language. You have to master a new syntax, learn new words. We...
Sometimes you don't have enough time to do a full experiment during class. But, you still want to be able to demonstrate the lesson! All of these science experiments can be done in about 5 minutes! Plus, you likely already have everything you need to do them. If you don't have everything you need, all...
Five-year-olds are enthusiastic learners and problems solvers. Their imaginations expand into a desire to solve problems in creative ways. They are learning to count, begin basic addition/subtraction, and telling time. This is an age where this enthusiasm for problem solving should be encouraged, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) skills can be developed in a...
You've seen the Goldie Blox commercial of three engineering girls building a contraption throughout their house, right? If not, definitely watch it. Goldie Blox isn't the only STEM toy focused on encouraging girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. There is a big uptick in engineering-focused toys to appeal to girls. While your young ladies are...
Here is another great (and easy) experiment to demonstrate chemical reactions! We've been busy at our house with experiments with chemical reactions. With this experiment, you may find yourself asking, "which came first - the rubber egg or the rubber chicken?" (Hah! - Cheesy joke, I know.) This one falls at the top of our...
What better science experiment is there than to make something the kids already love? These homemade bouncy balls are so easy to make and you only need a few supplies. Granted, they don't bounce like the super bouncy balls that you buy at the store. But they're still really fun to play with and make!...
Do you want a quick science experiment to do as a class demonstration? Well, look no further! I wanted to demonstrate chemical reactions, and among the easiest is the baking soda and vinegar experiment. However, simply mixing baking soda and vinegar didn't seem exciting enough. Instead, I decided to make a game out of it!...
This one isn't as STEM related as most of our projects, but I think it's such a cool craft! We recently made these mini terrarium necklaces when learning about the water cycle. I still had tons of these tiny jars, so I was brainstorming other possible projects to do with these jars. That's when we...
This is perhaps most classic science experiment that kids love - making slime. I honestly can't believe in the two years since starting STEM Education Guide, I haven't once done a slime recipe! I was looking for some quick 5 minute science experiments we could do, and this easy slime recipe was the answer. All...
Simple machines are tools with few or no moving parts that make work easier. There are six types of simple machines: lever, inclined plane, wedge, screw, wheel and axle, and pulley. I love starting out a lesson on simple machines of brainstorming as a class all of the examples of different simple machines they can think...