Have you ever wondered what happens when you flip on a light switch or turn on the TV? What does flipping the switch or pushing a remote control button do? In both instances, you're completing an electric circuit so that a current of electrons can flow through the wires. We're here to help you find...
It's only been a little over a week of school closures for us, and we're looking for more ways than ever to keep kids engaged while at home. During the COVID-19 crisis, a number of online educational companies are offering their subscriptions, games, worksheets & apps for free for at-home learning. Some resources on this...
Looking for some new educational activities to do at home with your kids staying at home? Look no further! I've rounded up some of our favorite ideas of STEM ideas you can do at home with your children. This list includes a range of quick science experiments that you can do in a 5-minute break...
This is perhaps the 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...
STEM doesn't need to standalone. Encourage creative exploration and thinking with a combined STEM activity and read-aloud! There are so many great STEM picture books, I was having trouble picking my favorites! Here I've listed a variety of my favorites. The Best STEM Books for Elementary You'll find everything from my all-time favorite STEM book...
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...
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....
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...