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Rainbow STEM Challenges for Kids

Sarah McClelland — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 16:04:00 +0000

STEM and seasons match perfectly with fun challenges that play with favorite themes! If you want to keep the kids busy and give them something to work on this spring, these printable rainbow STEM challenges are the way to go! Get the kids away from the screens and encourage them to invent, design, and engineer their...

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35 Fun Kids St Patrick’s Day Ideas

Sarah McClelland — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:47:00 +0000

Do you have a little leprechaun? I do! Here are some fun St Patrick’s Day ideas to make St Patrick’s Day special for your kids this March. These St Patrick’s Day activities include a fun mix of shamrocks, gold pots, leprechauns and colorful rainbows. Easy St Patrick classroom activities you can do at school or...

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Handy Leprechaun Trap Kit Ideas

Sarah McClelland — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This has to be the number one St. Patrick’s Day activity out there: building a Leprechaun Trap! Have you ever wanted to catch a leprechaun? My son sure has! Kick-off your leprechaun trap building session by putting together a Leprechaun trap kit! A catch a leprechaun kit is really easy to make yourself, and we’ll...

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Mini Leprechaun Garden STEM Project

Sarah McClelland — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:31:00 +0000

It’s that time of the year again when the race is on to build a trap for a leprechaun. This St Patrick’s Day treat your wee leprechauns to a fun St Patrick’s Day activity and build a leprechaun trap mini garden! Combine the STEM design process with an opportunity to tinker and craft a trap...

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St Patrick’s Day STEM Challenge Cards

Sarah McClelland — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:36:00 +0000

STEM and seasons match perfectly with fun challenges involving leprechaun traps, gold pots, and rainbows! If you want to keep the kids busy, these printable St Patrick’s Day STEM challenge cards are the solution! Encourage your kiddos to learn about the design process and to invent, design, and engineer their solutions to everyday problems. Simple STEM...

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Best Popsicle Stick Catapult For STEM

Sarah McClelland — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Who knew STEM and, specifically, physics could be so much fun? We did! Want to learn how to make a simple catapult with popsicle sticks? This popsicle stick catapult design is an AWESOME STEM activity for kids of all ages! Get the step by step instructions to make a simple catapult out of popsicle sticks and learn all...

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Valentines Day STEM Challenge Cards

Sarah McClelland — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

If you are looking to keep the kids busy and give them something to work on during the led up to Valentine’s Day, these printable Valentine’s Day STEM challenge cards are the solution! Get the kids away from the screens and encourage them to invent, design, and engineer their own worlds. Simple STEM projects are...

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Toothpick and Marshmallow Tower Challenge

Sarah McClelland — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Who doesn’t love a STEM project that includes a bag of marshmallows! This is one of my favorite, “totally do-able” STEM challenges. It’s super budget-friendly and super simple to set up at a moment’s notice. It’s awesome for both large and small groups too! Building with marshmallows and toothpicks is always a huge hit and...

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Christmas Card STEM Challenge

Sarah McClelland — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:20:00 +0000

You save them every year and then buy a new box and remember that you still have a ton left from last year. Well, let’s put those Christmas cards to work and set up an invitation to engineer with our Christmas card engineering activity and STEM challenge for kids! We love simple and hands-on Christmas...

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New Years Eve STEM Challenge

Sarah McClelland — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +0000

As we stand on the cusp of a brand-new year, what better way to ignite young minds than through the thrill of a STEM challenge! This New Years Eve STEM Challenge invites kids to dive into creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Just one of our fantastic ways to celebrate with New Years Eve activities for kids!...

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