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super-cool STEM toys for preschool & elementary schoolers (w free shipping!)

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Ward’s Science: grants, lessons, products and more

This week, Owen and I had an absolute blast taking a look at some of the fab science kits that were sent to us from our friends at Ward’s …
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national youth science day: code your world kit giveaway

Have you heard? You can celebrate National Youth Science Day all month long! HughesNet (America’s #1 provider of satellite Internet and a supporter of …
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STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens | teachmama.com

STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens

As a teacher and parent, I am always, always on the hunt for free, hands-on STEM activities for kids and teens. It’s always been my goal to …
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beach learning: hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, ghost crabs, sand crabs & more

The beach can be difficult vacation for families with young children, there’s no doubt about it. Beyond even getting there–the packing, …
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what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal)

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by BLOOM! to spread the word about its Educational Resource Toolkit. All opinions and stories are my own.  Did you …
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eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you're last minute)

eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute)

Oh, how I envisioned creating this post three, four, even five weeks ago. But life got in the way. So here it is: eclipse 2017 resources for …
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How to make fluffy slime and get your kids reading! | make floam slime | make glitter slime | make galaxy slime | slime flops | slime video | teachmama.com

make fluffy slime (and get your kids reading these FREE printable slime recipes!)

Oh, friends. If I had a dime for every time my kids talked about slime, I’d be a rich woman. Fluffy slime. Floam slime. Glitter slime. Galaxy …
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how to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home)

I have always been on the hunt for ways to make learning fun and natural for my kids. Ways to make learning happen on the fly and in meaningful …
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renewable energy: powering the planet | FREE virtual field trip and resources

I absolutely am over-the-moon thrilled and dance-around-the-kitchen excited about this virtual field trip. I can hardly stand the wait. Maddy, my …
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littleBits: the perfect toy for curious, creative kids

    Are your kids into LEGOs? Are they into blocks? Do your kids totally love Minecraft? Do they love building and creating? If so, …
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soap experiments: easy backyard summer fun

      Friends–now that swim and dive season is over, we’re doing a whole lot more free bird play, lazy mornings, and long …
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camp google: ocean, space, music and nature weeks

Friends. I have been working with National Geographic Kids for some time now, as one of their ‘Insiders’ and honestly the coolest thing …
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coral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources

    Right about now a lot of us are thinking about sun, sand, and surf. I know I am. School’s almost out, and over here, we’re …
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The Nature Conservancy virtual field trip and learning resources: Wild Biomes-- From America's Rainforest to America's Desert

The Nature Conservancy virtual field trip and learning resources: Wild Biomes– From America’s Rainforest to America’s Desert

      Any time that parents and teachers can bring learning to life–really make it hands on and real–I think they should …
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Future City: middle school competition inspires future engineers

Future City: middle school competition inspires future engineers

      For the past two years, we’ve been invited to attend the Future City Competition here in DC. Last year, only Maddy and I …
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GoldieBlox for smart girls: read, create, and learn

      Yesterday, my girls were late for school. And they were late for cheer practice last evening. And they were late for school again …
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dream car of the day: cool look at the car of the future

This post is brought to you by Toyota.   It’s no secret that most kids are highly influenced by their peers.  Too often, parents forget …
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how to help your kids love science: simple, everyday ways

The following rockstar guest post is written by Christy a former physics teacher who is now home with her three kids.  Christy writes an amazing blog: …
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Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

      When I was teaching, I always had a bulletin board full of opportunities for my students to win contests, write essays, submit …
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