Our kids love gardening. We decided to add a new decorative element inside the house with this Easy DIY Rainforest Inspired Container Garden. This is a fun and easy project that gives children and adults instant gratification. These plants are easy to care for and add a fun decorative feature for the … [Read more...]
Dollar Store DIY Robot Toys
There is something about robots that capture the imagination. Our kids find them quite amusing. I decided to see what kind of robot toys we could make by buying some simple things at the dollar store. DIY Dollar Store Corkscrew Robot You Will Need: Corkscrew One pair of large google eyes Glue (We used a hot glue gun, but you could use white … [Read more...]
How Does Your Temperature Change After Exercise? Fun Science Experiment for Kids
I decided to do a fun experiment with our children to see what happens to their body temperatures after exercise. They love having their temperatures taken and this gave them the opportunity to have it taken twice! How Does Your Temperature Change After Exercise? Fun Science Experiment for Kids You will need: Digital Thermometer(s) (depending … [Read more...]
Re-purpose Dryer Lint for Gardening: Green STEM Activity for Kids
It is fun to share my love of gardening with our kids. They enjoy getting their hands in the dirt and getting involved in the process. When we are potting plants, soil often leaches out through the drainage holes. Not only does this waste the soil, but it leaves a mess. We re-purposed dryer lint to solve this problem. *This post contains … [Read more...]
Magic Ice-Sticks to Your Hands! Simple Temperature Experiment for Kids
Sometimes when I am reaching in to get ice from our freezer, it sticks to my hands and makes our kids laugh. I decided to take this concept and do a simple science experiment so they could see why the ice sticks. Magic Ice-Sticks to Your Hands! Simple Temperature Experiment for Kids You will need: 2 or more Cups of ice 3 bowls big enough for a child's … [Read more...]