It has become a tradition for my oldest daughter and I to make a "science ornament" every year. When she was very little and I first started this blog, I would peruse Pinterest and cull the crafts to find something - anything - that could teach science while we crafted and of course then share it with you. But this year was different. You see, my oldest is now thirteen with her own amazing ideas ... Read More about Orange Slice Science Ornament
Make Your own Butter Science
If you need a fun easy way to include your kiddos in Thanksgiving this year - make some butter. This was hands down one of the coolest kitchen science experiments we have ever done - and that says a lot because we have done many experiments over the years! What you need: heavy whipping cream, a jar, and a willing shaker😉 What do you do: 1. Pour a jar about 1/3 full of heavy whipping ... Read More about Make Your own Butter Science
4 Halloween Sensory Science Ideas
October really is the best month for science - especially the kind of science that you can touch and get totally grossed out on. Who doesn't remember reaching into mystery boxes as a kid to feel "brains", "intestines", and "peeled-grape eyeballs"? So here are 4 spooky sensory science ideas for that you can add to your Halloween this year with things found right there in your kitchen ... Read More about 4 Halloween Sensory Science Ideas
Make Your Own Science Escape Room
What makes an escape room a science escape room? Well this was the same question I was asking myself when my favorite neighborhood bookstore - Village Books - asked if I could put on a Science Escape Room author event for them. First, I knew I needed to go buy some locks - combination locks and keyed locks. Then I started to brainstorm science experiments that could be used as clues. It turns ... Read More about Make Your Own Science Escape Room
Science Relay Races!
Are you looking for a fun easy way to teach science and get kids moving? Check out the Science Relay Races that we developed and did at SHSU Charter School at Brighton Academy! The students learned about the laws of motion, lab safety equipment, magnetism, comets, and how to build engineered structures on Mars! Scientist Races (Kinder thru 6th grade) All you need are goggles, a lab coat, and ... Read More about Science Relay Races!
Our Trip to the Grand Canyon
At the beginning of the year I chose my 'one-word-resolution' to be wonder. I knew if that was going to be my one word, then we just HAD to take a trip this year to see something that would fill us with exactly that. So we packed our bags this Spring Break and headed to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon. When I plan trips, I enjoy dog-earring, highlighting, and making notes in a paperback book. I ... Read More about Our Trip to the Grand Canyon
