Do you want a quick science experiment to demonstrate chemical reactions? Well, look no further! I wanted to demonstrate chemical reactions, and among the easiest (and most exciting) 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...
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...
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...
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...
Who says scientists don't also love to pamper themselves? It is too easy to imagine that all "scientists" work in labs or think that all STEM careers are behind a computer. I love to remind students the variety of STEM careers that exist! A career within a STEM field could mean being a software engineer,...
Great STEM lessons encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem solving. These hans-on STEM challenge ideas focus on those standards and all come with a free worksheet or printable to include with the challenge! We looked for a good mix of ideas! You'll find a combination of both serious and silly. Some looking at earth science, others focused on...
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 14 simple STEM activities can be done in 1 hour or less! 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...
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 - it's nowhere near as messy as playdough! It got me thinking...