Educational Activities, Toys, and all things STEM
Category: Activities and Projects
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STEAM & STEM Activities for Photosynthesis
Spread the loveTeaching Young STEM students about how plants get their energy, how they grow, and why it’s so important for our ecosystem is no easy task. However, a few simple learning activities can make it easier for them to understand through experience. Let’s look at some of the educational STEM activities that you can…
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Is Playdough a STEM Activity? (Hint: It Depends)
Spread the loveMost children adore playing with playdough. They squish it, pinch it, roll it, cut it, and, sometimes, unfortunately, stick it up their respective noses. Its place in pre-school art lessons is well understood, but is playdough a STEM activity? Yes, playdough is a STEM activity. It is a cheap material to make models…
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How to Make Chess a STEM Activity
Spread the loveChess most recently became trendy (again) after Netflix turned Walter Tevis’ 1983 novel The Queen’s Gambit into a series. No doubt about it, good chess players are intelligent. But many parents want to know: is chess a STEM activity? Chess is a STEM activity. At its foundation, the game is based on mathematics.…
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Can Preschoolers Use Glue? 9 Safe Learning Activities
Spread the loveLet us all be honest; glue can be messy. Glue can stick things together that you never wanted to be joined. Almost every adult has at least one “glue story” from the past that is, in hindsight, hilarious, but was not necessarily so at the time. So the idea of giving a preschooler…
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What Makes a Great STEM Activity?
Spread the loveSTEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – is a growing education trend. Sometimes educators, parents, caregivers, and guardians take the STEM acronym too literally, narrowing the focus on what counts as STEM. What counts as a STEM activity is broad and, often, a fun learning opportunity. So what does make a great…
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How to Get Kids Interested in Space & Astronomy
Spread the loveThe universe is an amazing place to explore. With every advance in technology, we’re able to explore further and learn more. We’ve rounded up some of the most interesting space and astronomy activities for kids to get them started on the road to exploration. Star Gazing One of the best ways to spark…
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Space Activities: Free Printables for Kids
We’ve created a collection of space printables and free worksheets to help. You can download your FREE space printable pack and join our mail list for more freebies and updates. You’ll find some fun activities for preschoolers through elementary (and yes, I had fun doing them with the kids as well!)
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Awesome STEM Activities with Household Items
STEM activities with household items need few supplies and require little preparation.
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Magnetic Tile Activities Your Kids Will Love
Magnet tiles are great toys and teaching tools. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite magnetic tile activities your kids will love.
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Make Science Fun for Kids (Cool ways to learn science)
Whether you’re looking for cool classroom ideas for students or some activities to keep kids occupied at home, we’ve got some ideas to help make science fun for kids.