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Set up a simple car target launch STEM challenge.

Car Target Launch STEM Challenge

Set up a car target launch STEM challenge for your kids. It’s a quick science and engineering problem that gets everyone thinking. …

Catapult Castle Sight Word Game

Catapult Castle Sight Word Game

Knights, castles, and the Middle Ages – what could be more exciting! Today we’re traveling back in time with the Magic Tree …

Egg Drop Experiments

Egg Drop Experiments

An egg drop experiment is a classic science activity that kids love. There are many ways to set up an egg drop …

A car races science investigation is perfect for many ages. Preschoolers will love testing which cars are the fastest.

Car Races Science Investigation

Some of my kids’ favorite activities involve cars and ramps. It’s a classic play idea that works for so many ages. Today …

Use a slide to explore ramps in this toddler science investigation. It's such a fun preschool science lesson.

Toddler Science: Exploring Ramps

Toddlers (and all kids really) love ramps. Whether it’s racing cars, pushing trains, or rolling balls, toddlers can’t seem to get enough. …

Try these fun magnet explorations at home with your kids.

5 Magnet Explorations for Kids

Exploring magnets is always a ton of fun for kids. The Purple Cow sent us The Crazy Scientist LAB – Magnetic Wonder science …

Learn how to make a unicorn Cartesian diver to explore density and buoyancy.

Unicorn Cartesian Diver

Making a Cartesian diver is a classic science experiment for a variety of ages. I like to take the classics and twist …

Set up a STEAM Building Challenge inspired by The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

Log Pile House Building Challenge

This week’s Virtual Book Club for Kids is featuring The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. Inspired by the snake’s log pile house, I issued a STEAM …