I’m an avid rockhound. Whenever and wherever my family and I go, I seem to find and pick up interesting stones. My husband often teases me as I’m leaving a rocky beach with bulging pockets full of rocks, and my son is starting to become a keen collector too. Today’s activity is a really simple,…
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Bird Art Sculptures: A Scientific Art Activity
Today’s activity is so simple that you might think it’s silly to share. But I’ve done it now with at least 40 kids aged 4 to 9 and they all had a great time creating their own bird art. Sometimes, the simplest activities really are the best – especially when they involve a little scientific…
Make a Box Lid Maze for Awesome STEAM Fun!
Do your kids like to do mazes? Do they enjoy designing, building and creating? If your answer is yes – they will love this box lid maze creative design project that incorporates art, engineering and critical thinking! Bonus for parents? It’s dirt cheap and you probably have all the materials at home already!
Make a Light-Up Paper Circuit Thaumatrope
Are you looking for a super simple toy to make at home with the kids? How about one that incorporates science, technology and creative design? Then you have to check out today’s light-up paper circuit thaumatrope project. It’s a simple project with big bang value!
All Aboard! How to Make an Awesome Cardboard Train
What is it with boys and trains? When Onetime was 2 – he was obsessed with trains for close to half a year. And when it came time to plan a birthday party, the theme was a no brainer! Today you’ll find instructions to make the awesome cardboard train that I made for his train birthday…