These homemade bouncy balls are so easy to make and you only need a few supplies. I'll admit, 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! (DIY always makes it better, right?!) We were recently making this easy slime...
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...
Looking for a good deal on a Sphero this Black Friday? We are keeping our eyes out for you this 2019 holiday season for the best deals. Spheros are my favorite toy for getting started with programming! Rather you are looking at one of classic Spheros or a BB-8 Droid, this is the coding robot for kids that we recommend this...
Magna-Tiles are the original 3-D building blocks that are great for engaging both engineering & creative thinking! Every year, we write up about a few great Black Friday deals that we're tracking to help you with your own holiday shopping research. Every year we write on these because their own our own family's holiday list!...
Wonder Workshop is the original STEM and coding robot for kids. With one of these adorable bots, you can help coding come to live in a fun, interactive way for children. Which makes it one of my FAVORITE toys this holiday season. Since they are a big budget item for a Christmas list, I wanted to help you...
Teaching your kids how to code when you don't know how to code yourself can seem intimidating! Luckily, there's toys & robots available now to help your kids learn the fundamentals of coding, even if you don't know anything about coding yourself! And the best part? Coding robots make learning to code fun! Your kids can...
The best STEM toys encourage children’s interest and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math while still being a blast! We've rounded up our favorite toys for 2019. Looking for a coding robot for kids? Or more interested in a science kit? We've picked our favorites for every category, so you can find the perfect fit...
Let’s face it: Kids need things to entertain them during breaks from school. As tempting as it can be to let them spend their off days watching TV or playing video games, it’s best to keep them busy with guided activities that offer an educational component. We know that no parent wants to force their...
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...