I don’t know about you, but learning something new is so much more enjoyable when food is involved! Our family is big on food, and nothing motivates most kids quicker than a tasty treat! We have these 15 Edible Stem Challenges to help making learning more fun! STEM is all about science, technology, engineering, and math concepts - that we try to break down fo the right level for the age of the kiddo. We like to make learning so fun, that it seems more like play than work! 15 Edible Stem Challenges Whenever I can incorporate it into something that involves learning, well that’s just an added bonus. Edible STEM challenges are a great way to get kids interested in science, technology, engineering, or math and still make it fun! Check out what I found while surfin' the net: Other posts you might enjoy: … [Read more...]
The Living Earth Study Unit
It is no secret that I love Astronomy! I thought I would share a few fun ideas to help with your little Astronomer and I am starting with this The Loving Earth unit study. You will see all of those items ready to print out - right HERE-->The Living Earth - A Unit Study About the Beautiful Blue Planet PDF Want the answers for your student? Amazing Facts About the Living Earth (Answer Sheet) 1. Earth is the beautiful blue __planet____ we all live on. 2. Of all the planets in the __solar system__ , Earth is the only one that supports life. 3. Deep inside of the Earth is a solid ____core____ made of Iron and Nickle. 4. Surrounding the inner core is more Iron and Nickle that is so hot that it flows like liquid. This means that it is ___molten___ . 5. Made of mostly solid (although able to move slowly), super hot rock, the ___mantle___ is around 1800 miles thick. 6. The Earth has a ___diameter___ of nearly 8000 miles, if you draw a straight line right through the … [Read more...]
25 Genius STEM Activities for Kids
STEM activities are a hot topic in the parenting community right now...and for good reason! Kids learn through play and creating opportunities for them to play with these really helps them understand the world practical knowledge. My list of 25 Genius STEM Activities for Kids is a great place to start! For those of you not already familiar with the acronym, STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM activities are perfect for young minds to get hands-on learning and satisfy their curiosity! If you’re new to STEM projects or are just looking for some new ways to incorporate them into your lesson plans, here are 25 genius STEM activities for kids that I found while scoping out the Internet. Have you any fun sites to share? Pop them in the comments! … [Read more...]
Albert Einstein Free Printable Pack
While March is known for my mom's birthday, it's also the month of the great Albert Einstein's birthday on March 14th. He was a soul after my own heart as I could embrace science AND music -- either future would make me happy beyond belief. Here is a fun, Albert Einstein Free Printable Pack to honor that man. Enjoy! Albert Einstein (/ˈaɪnstaɪn/ EYEN-styne; German: [ˈalbɛʁt ˈʔaɪnʃtaɪn] ( listen); 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). It is funny to think that he worked AGAINST the German fatherland in World War Two, but he was one of many educated men that fled Hitler and his influence. It might have had something to do with the fact that the Einsteins were non-observant Ashkenazi Jews, and Albert attended a Catholic elementary school in Munich. Hitler wasn't known for his close relations with the Jewish Sect. Einstein … [Read more...]
25 STEM Challenges for Kids!
I’m always on the lookout for new STEM activities and challenges for my kids to help kids create, build, and design. By calling these "Challenges" instead of activities, it can bring out a different level of anticipation in a kiddo. Just check out my 25 STEM Challenges for Kids! The tools needed to do STEM activities can start to get expensive really quickly! I want to encourage kids to learn, but I know parents and teachers don’t always have the money for expensive materials. These STEM challenges are perfect for those of you on a budget, and can be created with cheap materials or items already found in your home! Other posts you might enjoy: … [Read more...]
Best Science Movies The Whole Family Will Enjoy
I am always excited to watch something that also encourages science and learning. This list of best science movies is ideal for the entire family, and will also encourage STEM learning in your kids. Not only do they have a fun movie night - but they will get excited about learning new scientific facts and ideas. Best Science Movies The Whole Family Will Enjoy I love watching movies as a family, and any science movies that are also entertaining are perfect. Most of these have an underlying science theme, while a few also have a theme focused on science fiction. The bulk of these are educational and at least apply some science principles that will get your kid's imagination going. Spare Parts: This movie is based on a true story. It's a great tale of how 4 teenagers overcome odds to participate in a robotics competition. There is a lot about working hard, and also many technical aspects included that make this perfect for family … [Read more...]
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