My 4 year old son, Onetime absolutely LOVES science (in fact, we just finished having a “Science Conference” birthday party for him!). It probably has a lot to do with me and how much I love it too, but it also has a lot to do with all the fun science activities we have done…
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Spooky Sounds Experiments for Kids
We love the Magic School Bus books and TV show at my house and with Halloween approaching, I thought it would be fun to read a not-so-scary but related book from this series, and do a fun (and educational – of course!) activity to make and collect spooky sounds.
How to Learn from a Failed Experiment
Today’s post could also be titled: “The Seeing Sound Machine That Never Was.” You see, I was supposed to post a sound-themed activity today for the Summer S.T.E.A.M. Camp blog series, but unfortunately – I left it until last minute and the whole thing failed! And I mean triple failed! So, why am I here…
EASY Seedy CD Art and Science
Last year, my then 2.5 year old son Onetime and I had a blast finding seeds outside and starting a seed collection. We also went on an indoor search for seeds. After learning a little bit about what seeds are (that’s the science part!), we had an all-seed snack and then made this fun open-ended seedy CD…
How to Make a Magnifying Glass for Outdoor Exploration
I just love stumbling upon really simple ideas that stimulate hands-on exploration, learning and play! Today’s post is one of those projects that takes literally 1 minute to make, and can lead to hours of entertainment. Read on to find out how to make a magnifying glass with only a jar and water – and…