super-cool STEM toys for preschool & elementary schoolers (w free shipping!) Seriously cool Educational Insights toys are up to 40% off (+my added 10% off = up to 50% off!) with FREE SHIPPING right now. Like today and …Read moresuper-cool STEM toys for preschool & elementary schoolers (w free shipping!)
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 …Read moreWard’s Science: grants, lessons, products and more
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 …Read morenational youth science day: code your world kit giveaway
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 …Read moreSTEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens
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, …Read morebeach learning: hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, ghost crabs, sand crabs & more
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 …Read morewhat your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal)
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 …Read moreeclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute)
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. …Read moremake fluffy slime (and get your kids reading these FREE printable slime recipes!)
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 …Read morehow to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home)
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 …Read morerenewable energy: powering the planet | FREE virtual field trip and resources
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 …Read morelittleBits: the perfect toy for curious, creative kids
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 …Read moresoap experiments: easy backyard summer fun
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 …Read morecamp google: ocean, space, music and nature weeks
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, …Read morecoral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources
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 …Read moreThe Nature Conservancy virtual field trip and learning resources: Wild Biomes– From America’s Rainforest to America’s Desert
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, …Read moreFuture City: middle school competition inspires future engineers
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 …Read moreGoldieBlox for smart girls: read, create, and learn
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 …Read moredream car of the day: cool look at the car of the future
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: …Read morehow to help your kids love science: simple, everyday ways
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 …Read moreDiscovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge