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...
The STEM applications with drones in modern careers are fascinating. Farmers monitor crops; environmentalists monitor waterways via drones. Land surveys are now accomplished with the help of drones. Drones can be a great way to get children interested in both scientific fields and programming. (Yes, there are even drones that your kids can code!) How to Encourage STEM...
We all love receiving gifts in the mail - especially my kids! Do you want to create a recurring activity for your family? Or simply want a great gift for a kid in your life? A STEM subscription box is the answer. It's difficult to plan regular STEM activities with your family. Maybe you've tried different experiments or new science kits...
While there are countless apps, computer programs, or coding robots to help your children learn to code, screen-free time is important. And you better believe you can learn basic principles of programming without sitting in front of a screen! These 10 screen-free coding activities help your children or students learn patterns and syntax that are...
The weather may be getting chilly, but that means plenty of time for fun winter science experiments! This is the time for holiday crafts, exploring snowflakes, and so much more! We've rounded up our favorite science and STEM activities for the winter. 1.Salt Crystal Snowflakes by Living Well Mom Learn about crystallization with this easy experiment....
If you live in an area where snow is a regular occurrence, you can do more than look at snowflake pictures. Learn about snowflakes hands-on by catching, collecting, and observing snowflakes under a microscope. You've likely seen the beauty of snowflakes with just your naked eye. When a snowflake falls on your sleeve or into...
Many of the best science kits for kids have stood the test of time. These brought back memories of my own childhood days of Ant Farms and rock tumbling. These science kits help develop science skills and curiosity. And kids never realize the toy would be categorized as "educational". While there are so many great science experiment kits, I wanted to show...
Looking for a quick STEM activity that you can do in 20 minutes or less? This is your answer! You likely already have everything you need to do the Magic Milk science experiment at home right now. Both the prep & cleanup for this experiment is simple. But being "simple" doesn't mean it isn't fun!...
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 the 2019 holiday season. Since they are a big budget item for a Christmas list, I wanted to...
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...