I grew up using a microwave on a daily basis. Half of what I ate in high school was something I took out of the freezer and popped into the microwave. As an adult, I began cooking my own food, but I continued to rely on a microwave to re-heat the food for a second […]
The floating egg {hands-on density experiment}
Have you ever noticed that it is easier to float in the ocean than in a swimming pool? The reason for this has to do with the difference in density between pool water and salt water. Simply put, salt water is more dense than pool water. But what does this mean? Density is defined as […]
Kid-friendly apple treats
Every year our family heads out to a local organic u-pick apple orchard. One year I wasn’t paying close enough attention and my kids picked so many apples that before I knew it our family had collected more than $90 worth of apples. Yikes! But even when we don’t go quite so crazy, we always […]
Can you save Fred?
Can You Save Fred? is a classic activity that has been done in classrooms across the world many, many times. At the end of this past school year I held a small STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) class for a group of homeschoolers, and one of the activities we did was Can You […]
Flower bouquet made with wet chalk and sandpaper
When doing art with my kids, I love to explore new media. While we have used chalk to draw on our sidewalk. . . and we’ve used sandpaper to make wood smooth. . . we had never used chalk and sandpaper together to create art. Fortunately, this flower bouquet project gave us the opportunity to […]
30+ kid-friendly activities to do outdoors this summer
With summer weather here, it’s the perfect time to get outside and PLAY! Kids benefit from ample time in the outdoors, especially when they can breathe fresh air and exercise their bodies with lots of movement. The outdoors is also a great place to explore different sensory experiences. Below you will find more than 30 […]
Advanced Symmetry Activities Pack with 20+ rotational symmetry activities for children
Symmetry is an important concept in both math and art. In addition, symmetry is commonly found in nature. For example, faces, bodies, and flowers are all generally symmetrical. But did you know that there are different kinds of symmetry? I think it is common to consider symmetry only in terms of reflection symmetry, which is […]
Marbleized Easter eggs
Today I’m sharing a fun and sensory-rich way to make beautiful, marbleized Easter eggs for this Easter holiday. This is a totally different take on dyeing eggs, and one I hope your children will enjoy. Note: For more Easter egg decorating ideas, see my Easter Activities for Kids page. To make marbleized Easter eggs, gather the following […]
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