Plastic is all around us. It has many uses in our life. Things in our house are made of it. Toys and household items are made from plastic, as well as straws, bottle caps, and plastic bags. Plastic … [Read more...]
Materials List: Week of 4/20
This coming week we'll celebrate 50 Years of Earth Day. It's a time to not only learn about our planet, but also focus on things that we can do to keep our planet healthy and beautiful. This coming … [Read more...]
Thursday 4/16: You want me to fit through what?!?!?!
Sometimes we see things that we know can't be true, but we can't quit figure out how they happen. Our mind tells us it can't happen, but what we see tells us differently. Take a look at the following … [Read more...]
Wednesday 4/15: Painting with STEAM
Steam or S.T.E.A.M.? We all know that steam is water vapor, but do you know what the "other" STEAM is, the an acronym? It stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math and the idea of … [Read more...]
Tuesday 4/14: Inertia Egg Drop
You may have gotten excited when you saw the phrase "egg drop" again. No, we aren't tossing eggs off the deck today. We are doing something that's really cool. Again, almost cool enough to be a magic … [Read more...]
Monday 4/13: The Great Gummy Bear Experiment
Today we will be switching it up, and doing an experiment that comes from the branch of science called biology. Biology is the study of living organisms. It may seem a little silly, but this lesson is … [Read more...]
Friday 4/10: The PEEP Challenge
Today's STEM Challenge is to build a boat that floats. But that's boring. We want to spice it up a bit. Or should we say "sugar it up" a bit:) Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to … [Read more...]
Materials List for Week of 4/13
This week we are using common household objects/ingredients for the most part. Below are a few things that you may not have or be running low on. We have a fun week planned and hope you'll join … [Read more...]
Thursday 4/9: Colorful Bunny Cupcakes
Who's ready to do some baking? Today we will be doing a baking activity. Easter is coming up and this year's plans will probably look a little different than last year's. I was … [Read more...]
Bonus Activity & Craft: All About Rabbits
While this activity is appropriate for all ages, younger kiddos (7 years and younger) will probably enjoy it the most. It's even great for preschoolers & younger! All About Rabbits (& … [Read more...]