I was sitting in my dining room the other day and noticed the shadow that my light fixture was casting into the corner. It was HUGE. I couldn’t help but go back to being a kid playing with a ...
Imagine a world without music. Movies would be nothing more than moving pictures. Music helps us relax and feel happy. It also reminds us of happy or sad times in our lives. Music is all around us! We ...
If you want a project that gets kids building, testing, laughing, and then immediately wanting to try again, this is it. A DIY Jack-in-the-Box is the perfect mix of craft and engineering. It looks ...
Have you ever looked at a picture that seemed to move when you walked past it? That’s called a reverse perspective illusion! An optical illusion is something that tricks your brain into seeing an ...
Who knew a little sunshine and a kitchen spice could create such a magical science experiment? Sun printing with turmeric blends art and chemistry in one beautiful hands-on activity that students will ...
Get ready to build, test, and play your very own homemade musical instrument. This DIY Xylophone STEM project lets kids explore the science of sound by creating music with vibrating copper pipes. It ...
We have all heard sound, but has anyone ever seen it? Sound is all around us, but we rarely stop to think about what it really is. Every time you speak, play an instrument, clap your hands, or hear ...
We spend our lives walking beneath the sky. It seems idyllic, sometimes ominous, but always somehow beautiful. It’s easy to forget that the sky isn’t just a pretty thing to look at, it is actually an ...
The pool noodle periscope is a fun way for kids to explore reflections and to learn a bit about math, measurements and angles. Decorate your periscope to add some art to your project! This simple ...
Have you ever wanted a hands-on way to demonstrate electromagnetism without complex equipment or expensive kits? This simple electromagnetic train project is a high-impact STEM activity that allows ...
Did you know that preschool is the perfect time to start doing science experiments? Preschoolers have so much curiosity at this age, making it the perfect time to get hands on with our learning and ...
Maps may tell us how to get from point A to point B, but they can also spark imagination, sharpen minds, and open up a world of discovery. In this hands-on mapping project, students become real-world ...