There is something about this year - call it a challenge, a decluttering, or just a reorganizing. I have tried my hardest this Christmas to use what I already have. Now, I am not a minimalist by any means - you can see the evidence in my closet with my shoe collection - but something has sparked my creativity by figuring out ways to use what I already have. As we were thinking about our annual ... Read More about Glow in the Dark Science Ornament
Uniquely You: Fingerprint Experiment
Science is a great communication tool because so many things can be applied to the wonder of science. This past week I was asked to speak to a group of girls about stereotypes. They were in luck because stereotypes are right up my alley! So, I began by showing them a picture of a girl - about their age - who loved playing basketball with her brother, reading books, and daydreaming of becoming an ... Read More about Uniquely You: Fingerprint Experiment
Sun Art: Soak up the Memories
One of the occupational hazards of being a 'science mom' that walks around town in a tie dye lab coat is that when your kids have friends over the first thing they ask is "What kind of science are we going to do today?". This is especially tricky if you are fresh out of science supplies from hosting a STEM Stories event held at our favorite local bookstore Village Books. (This is one of my ... Read More about Sun Art: Soak up the Memories
Dry Ice Makes Everything Cooler…(even dear old Mom)
I had one of those parental realizations last week when my tween daughter and I volunteered at VBS together. She has become not only my biggest fan, but also my biggest critic - one minute cheering me on and the next giving me tips about my science teaching style. I find it endearing and amusing at the same time...and I love it. But I found that there is one thing that will always make me a ... Read More about Dry Ice Makes Everything Cooler…(even dear old Mom)
A Periodic Table Birthday Party for Tweens
Do you struggle with what kind of birthday party to throw for your tween? I tossed out ideas for our tween about going to the mall, or catching a movie with friends, but her response was, "Let's have a Periodic Table birthday party!" So, yes, you read that right... we threw an epic tween Periodic Table Party. 🙌 🤓 Planning this party reminded me of when I would elaborately execute parties when the ... Read More about A Periodic Table Birthday Party for Tweens
Eggs-tra Strength
What did you do the day after Easter? We had Monday off, so we decided to test out how strong our Easter eggshells really are are! What you need: 4 egg halves, masking tape, and canned foodWhat you do:1. Wrap the middle section of the egg halves with tape 2. Cut the edges to make them even3. Stack 4 egg halves as a base4. Place as many cans on top as you can! What’s the science:The strength ... Read More about Eggs-tra Strength
