Creating crystals is one of my favorite science experiments! I used to make borax crystal Christmas ornaments when I was a kid too, so this may be one of my longest standing science experiments! Borax makes the best crystals! They are large and form quickly overnight, so its great if your kids (or you!) are...
Need a fun STEM activity to do at home or in an after school club? These 13 simple, fun STEM activities can be done today! They only require simple ingredients and items that you can find at your grocery store (or already have at home!) I'm a big fan of STEM bins. Purchase a simple craft box...
I recently bought floam for my nephews as a gift, and they LOVED it! You can play with it for hours, making creations. And the best part - its no where near as messy as playdough! It got me thinking...
The scientific method is a 6 step method scientists use to conduct experiments and learn about the world around them. It is essentially a framework on how to ask a question and then answer it. We all make observations and ask questions about the world around us. Then, we make a guess (or hypothesis) about...
You've seen the 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...
Are you trying to decide which programmable bot to purchase? You're in the right place! Sphero & Cozmo are both programmable robotic toys. Your kids write the code, and the bots will follow along. But which one do you buy? Sure, you could get both (after all, both are great!), but as far as toys go, they...
Springtime is here! Whether you're looking for great STEM activities for Earth Day or simply want spring themed science experiments, here's our weekly dose of STEM activity inspiration! 1. Golden Slime for St. Patricks Day How pretty is this slime?! I love the fun and ease of creating a great slime. This activity is perfect this spring on St. Patrick's day. I know that I'd love...
The best STEM toys encourage children’s interest and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math while still being a blast! All of the below toys are child-tested and educator-approved. By 2020 there will be over 1 million unfilled jobs in STEM careers, and these STEM toys will be loved by all future engineers, programmers and scientists! Best...
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STEM vs. STEAM STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. STEM is still the more prevalent acronym in education, with focuses on STEM-certified schools and STEM labs and entire categories of STEM related educational products, while the “Arts” are a recent addition. While the arts are...