science

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …