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
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!)
kid-friendly july 4th treat: flag cake One of our favorite summertime traditions involves sweets (big surprise). Every year for as long as I can remember, the kids and I have made a July …Read morekid-friendly july 4th treat: flag cake
bring STEM to life with Dash and Dot robots When I was first asked by my friends at WeAreTeachers and Wonder Workshop to look at Dash and Dot, I never imagined that we would fall quite so hard …Read morebring STEM to life with Dash and Dot robots
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)
backyard painting–with nature Originally published June 16, 2011, I stumbled upon this post today, and it was a good reminder to slow down. No matter your child’s age. We …Read morebackyard painting–with nature
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
need something fun and unplugged for kids? Friends. We’re rocking and rolling this summer. We’re doing just about everything we can to keep ourselves smiling and sane in …Read moreneed something fun and unplugged for kids?
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
bleached out disney t-shirts for the not-so-crafty crafter We’re all busy. And most of us really like to get a bit crafty but don’t have the time. This little crafty craft is for …Read morebleached out disney t-shirts for the not-so-crafty crafter
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
how to do a family fondue night: special occasion dinner Our family has longtime been a fan of the fondue night. It’s a tradition for us to make this dinner on New Year’s Day and …Read morehow to do a family fondue night: special occasion dinner