Happy Engineering Week! Do you think your child might be good at engineering? Are you curious about what engineers do? One type of engineering (and there are many) is chemical engineering - which of course is my favorite! I'll be honest. I started my initial interest in chemical engineering because 1.) my oldest brother was a chemical engineer and 2.) I liked chemistry and math. I checked ... Read More about Let’s chemical engineer some GAK!
Engineers create the world that never was…
This quote inspires me to bring engineering to you. "Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was." - Theodore van Karman Science is all about exploring our world! We have been doing some amazing experiments at She Loves Science! While some of the results were exactly what I expected to happen, others surprised us both - hello milk and dish soap! A ... Read More about Engineers create the world that never was…
Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Science
I am beginning to think that Allie associates doing science with eating candy. I guess there are worse things - ha! The other day she said, "Mom, can we do an experiment?" while she was eyeing a box of Valentine candy hearts! How could I resist? Candy hearts were always one of my favorite candy as a kid. They are to Valentine's Day what candy corn is to Halloween. So why not mix science and ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Science
Shadow Science for Groundhog Day!
I am all about teachable moments. I'd like to think when Allie asks me questions, I somehow incorporate science into my answer. But then I have these moments of inspiration - especially around the holidays! And what better holiday to teach my kids about shadows but Groundhog's Day?! This was also the perfect activity to start with the kids while I was making dinner (frozen pizza). Hey, you do ... Read More about Shadow Science for Groundhog Day!
Wood bending Science: DIY Cuff Bracelets
I love browsing Pinterest for do-it-yourself craft projects. But my problem is I'm great at pinning but not always great at doing the project! I love when I find things that 1.) Allie can make with me 2.) are relatively cheap and 3.) involve science (of course!) One day I found an interesting way to make cuff bracelets using wood craft sticks ... Read More about Wood bending Science: DIY Cuff Bracelets
Quiet time, science time: A color explosion
Has your preschooler stopped taking naps? Have they stopped even staying quiet during quiet time? Usually for me after 20 minutes of quiet time, my preschooler is bored. So how did I bust her boredom this past weekend? I reached for this simple science experiment. We were both mesmerized for several minutes! First, we poured cold milk into a bowl and placed a few drops of food coloring in ... Read More about Quiet time, science time: A color explosion
