Have you gotten a little nervous knowing that there are less than 40 days left in the school year? I have. Last year I was really on top of my game and I compiled a Science Bucket List that kept my kids entertained throughout the summer. But there were a few experiments that we never got around to. I can't believe we didn't try the Ice Cream in a Bag because it is super simple and extremely tasty! ... Read More about Ice Cream in a Bag
STEM for Kids: Make Your Own Calculator
Who doesn't love a light to turn on when you figure out the right answer? Today I am going to show you my all time favorite experiment when I was a kid. When I was in 4th grade, we were challenged to create a game to make learning math fun. In my 9 year old opinion this was the coolest math game ever because my mom and I made our own calculator using aluminum foil and a circuit set with a light. ... Read More about STEM for Kids: Make Your Own Calculator
A Science Birthday Party
If you are looking for a place to have a kid birthday party look no further than Little Beakers. Allie had an absolutely amazing time for her 6th birthday. They performed 5 amazing experiments and made the birthday girl feel so special! But the best part was that they took care of the experiments and cleanup and all I needed to provide was the cake and party favors. So a few days before the ... Read More about A Science Birthday Party
The Magic Science Bag
Doing science with your kids can be a bit like performing magic tricks. I certainly got my kids attention when we attempted this experiment. What you need: one gallon sized Ziploc bag and a dozen sharp pencils How to do it: Fill the Ziploc bag about 3/4 full of water Close the bag and poke one sharp pencil at a time through the bag Observe how the plastic bag seals around the ... Read More about The Magic Science Bag
Candy Catapults
How can you bring engineering to life for your kids? Well in our house it involves flying candy. This week is Engineering Week and I'm sharing a few easy and fun activities for you to try with the kiddos. But today is especially near and dear to my heart because it is Girl Day! DiscoverE.org has dedicated today to showing girls just how creative engineering can be and how engineering can change ... Read More about Candy Catapults
Spin Art Engineering
Can an engineer be creative? Of course she can and I'll show you how! But first, did you know that this week is Engineering Week and it's goal is to bring engineering 'to life' for kids!? As you know, I believe we can encourage our daughter's innate curiosity and creativity to help her become that future problem solver our world needs. I show you how in my newly published book She Loves ... Read More about Spin Art Engineering
