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...]
Best Gift Ideas For Robotics Lovers
This year you can pull out all the stops to find amazing gift ideas for everyone on your list. This list of best gift ideas for robotics lovers is the perfect place to begin if you have someone on your list that is a tech guru. Making robots, using robots, or learning how to build your own from scratch is a great hobby. This list of gift ideas is ideal for helping you turn that into a great unique gift your friends and family will love. Best Gift Ideas For Robotics Lovers When you think about finding the best gift ideas for someone in your life, you likely think about making it personal. Sometimes you can't personalize, but you can appeal to their hobbies, passions, and loves. Robot fans will adore the gifts we have gathered up for you to consider as a great gift item for any occasion. As I know that budgets are a big part of buying gifts, this list of best gift ideas for robotics lovers truly has something to fit into any budget. From … [Read more...]
Fun With The Periodic Table Of Elements
Hi. My name is Sarah and I am a Science Geek.(big surprise, right?)OK -- this is a game my mom and I have played for a long time - and really taught me the Periodic Table of Elements. So, let me start with a table for you to start playing ... Now, you need the worksheets. We used to have number scavenger hunts. Mom would make a string of numbers and then I would have to use the element code to spell a word. It really helped learn the numbers and match them to the codes. Get your free printables here: Periodic Table Word Challenge and Periodic Table Word Challenge part 2 We also used to make words with the element letters. LiBrArY is a great example. Li+Br+Ar+Y See how cool that is? Here is a couple of worksheets: Get your Free printables here: Periodic Table Word Challenge part 3 and Periodic Table Word Challenge part 4 Do not get hung up on the details on the cards and think your kids can't understand them. 3-year-olds can recite the states and … [Read more...]
Cool Moon Phases Trading Cards
I have talked about trading cards before and how they are a great way for teaching the kids! In the summer, the moon is such an accessible STEM item to study as you can see it almost every night. This will let your littles teach the cool moon phases cycle, see the changes and - if you have a telescope, you should encourage them to use it. One thing I thank my parents for (in a list of many things) is that I have a killer telescope. The last eclipse was on a school night but I was allowed to stay up past midnight and watch it! I was totally amazed at how fast the Earth rotates as I had to keep readjusting the tracking focus keep it in my sight. Do not get hung up on the details on the cards and think your kids can’t understand them. 3-year-olds can recite the states and capitals, if someone simply took the time to teach them! It is just amazing what little brains are capable of learning. Something like these Moon Phases Free Printable Learning Cards are great to help you keep … [Read more...]
Solar System Free Printable Learning Cards
Why the Solar System Free Printable Learning Cards? My Mom has always said "If kids learn through play, give them great things to play with." She has always hunted out great things for me to play with that seemed to fit in the world of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. She fostered my love of science ever since I was two and walking around saying "I Hypopesize..." This is something fun, free and great for teaching the littles in your life - Free "trading cards" that teach them about the planets in our solar system. Do not get hung up on the details on the cards and think your kids can't understand them. 3 year olds can recite the states and capitols, if someone simply took the time to teach them! It is just amazing what little brains are capable of learning. Trading cards are HOT with kids -- I am still hanging on to my Pokemon stash so refer to these as "trading cards" and your kiddos will go crazy for them! I am sure you can find more trading cards on … [Read more...]
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