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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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Rainbow Science Experiments

Sarah McClelland — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:11:00 +0000

Everything is brighter with rainbows even a rainy day because that’s the perfect time to hope to see one! Whether you are looking for a pot of gold at the end or love the way the colors combine, exploring rainbows through science and STEM activities is a great way to get started! Find a fun...

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Color Changing Flowers

Sarah McClelland — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A color changing flower experiment is a wonderfully simple science experiment you can do any time of the year. Also great for both the Spring season, Valentine’s Day or St Patrick’s Day! Fun kitchen science that is super easy to set up and is perfect for home or in the classroom. We love science activities...

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Celery Food Coloring Experiment

Sarah McClelland — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:13:00 +0000

Capillary action, the fascinating phenomenon of liquids moving through narrow spaces without external forces, can be easily demonstrated using celery and food coloring. In this simple science experiment, we observe how water, dyed with food coloring, travels up the tiny vessels in the celery stalks! By immersing celery in colored water, we can witness firsthand...

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DIY Rain Gauge

Jane Bahrehbar — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:10:00 +0000

A rain gauge is an instrument that measures the amount of rain that falls in an area over a period of time. Find out how to make your own DIY rain gauge at home or in the classroom. Take it outdoors to measure the amount of rainfall in your local area. All you need are...

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Easy Birdseed Ornaments

Sarah McClelland — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:20:00 +0000

Birdseed ornaments are really easy to make! Studying nature is a rewarding science activity for kids, and learning how to care for and give back to nature is equally important! Get the birdseed ornament recipe below, and grab the free printable bird activity pack! Make your own super simple birdseed ornaments with gelatin, and add...

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Seasons Activities For Preschool & Kindergarten

Sarah McClelland — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:43:00 +0000

Teaching preschoolers about the four seasons can be engaging and fun with these hands-on seasons activities. With a variety of simple activities and sensory experiences, make learning about the seasons enjoyable and memorable for young children. A fun way to help children grasp the concept of seasonal change and develop a greater appreciation for the...

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Four Seasons Worksheets For Kids

Sarah McClelland — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:34:03 +0000

Get ready for a fantastic journey through the four seasons! In this post, we’ll share our FREE Four Seasons Fun Pack and Unit Study Guide and dive into the wonderful world of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Buckle up as we explore the unique characteristics of each season, the weather changes, the types of clothes...

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Planting a Garden Playdough Mats

Sarah McClelland — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 18:14:57 +0000

For a simple playdough activity for toddlers, preschoolers, or kindergarteners, learn about planting a garden with our free printable garden playdough mats. Please choose one of our easy playdough recipes or use store-bought. Then add these printable life-in-a-garden playdough mats, and you will have a fantastic hands-on early learning activity to add to your spring...

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Parts of a Leaf

Sarah McClelland — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:17:00 +0000

Learn about the parts of a leaf, their functions, and discover some fantastic leaf activities with this fun printable leaf worksheet and coloring page! Learn a bit about botany and leaves with a fun science project you can use both in the fall and spring! Find out what are the 5 different leaf parts and...

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