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...]
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...]
Math Skills Every 3rd Grader Needs to Know
In third grade, math starts to get serious. In previous school years, your child learned the basics about numbers, place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Starting in third grade, your child will be introduced to more difficult concepts and larger numbers. There are several Math Skills Every 3rd Grader Needs to Know. Math Skills Every 3rd Grader Needs to Know Multi-Digit Arithmetic Your third grader will be expected to solve math problems that have multiple numbers and operations. In one math problem, your child could be asked to both add and subtract or add and multiply numbers up to 1,000. To do this, your child will need to have a strong foundation in both place value and the properties of multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Time Your child most likely knows how to read a clock by now. In second grade, your child was taught to read the clock to the nearest 5 minutes. This school year, your third grader will need to know how … [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...]
7 Ways Kids Learn From Cooking
A note from my mom: As our children get older, they are able to help out more around the house. They might even become eager to help out. One big (and sometimes exciting) way that kids can contribute to the household is by getting in the kitchen to cook. You might think that the main benefit of raising junior chefs is that it enables you to take a break from cooking every once in a while. You might even be like me and get excited about the idea of having your kids serve you breakfast in bed that actually tastes good. However, cooking can also be a very educational experience for kids. Here are 7 ways Kids Learn From Cooking. 7 Ways Kids Learn From Cooking Math This is probably the most obvious one. Whether they are measuring flour, counting eggs, sorting beans, or following the sequence of a recipe, math is a subject that figures heavily into cooking. Especially if you are baking and have to be more precise with your ingredients. Reading Breaking out the cookbooks and … [Read more...]
FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading
I am SOOOOO tickled to be going to Huntsville Alabama (Rocket City!!) next year that I totally have SPACE on my brain. This is a fun, FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading you can do with the little ones to help them not only avoid "summer slide" but encourage them in Math and Reading in a super fun way! Remember, it's not just for BOYS because it is a space them, us GIRLS can rock it out also! My Mom always had fun things like this with her for when we were waiting on a modeling job, at a table in the restaurant waiting for the food to arrive, or even waiting at the dentist to be seen. If kids learn through play, give them great stuff to work with! These ten worksheets in our FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading are perfect for helping your littles to master basic math and reading for those Pre-k to First Graders. By tracing letters, using flash cards, and even making a 3D shape, you can easily create a fun home-school lesson plan or simply enhance … [Read more...]
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