This title of this post was a bit of a play on words. We made some Snapping Circuits, a Light Up Alligator STEAM project. If you have heard of Snap Circuits, you may have thought this post was about those. ;) We do LOVE Snap Circuits. But today, I will show you how to make some Alligator Circuits with snapping mouths. They are so cute and super fun to make with kids. We spent a week in Florida in May as a family. I grew up in Southern Florida and I love to go back and visit whenever ... continue reading...
Flapping Butterfly Craft
Today I have a fun little Butterfly craft or science activity to go along with one of my favorite books, A Butterfly is Patient written by Dianna Aston and Illustrated by Long. If you haven't read this book yet, I highly recommend it! We love it, as well as the other books in the series. They are beautiful, and educational. This cute little butterfly craft actually moves and flaps its wings! Kids adore making these and they go great with an insect unit or butterfly lesson. These ... continue reading...
Make Ten~ Addition Math Game
Math games are one of my favorite ways to teach math to my kids. One day, a few years ago, I was in a thrift store on the other side of the country and came across this fun little vintage game. It was an addition math game, so it immediately caught my attention! I am a bit obsessed with learning games. I have had it in my head to make my own version of it ever since. This math game is a puzzle where the goal is to make ten. How to Play the Make Ten Game This addition math ... continue reading...
Making Platonic Solids (3-D Shapes) With Straws and Pipe Cleaners
Have you ever heard of platonic solids? This term may not be familiar to you, but I am sure you will recognize these 3-d geometric shapes! Today I am going to show you how to make some platonic solids with straws and pipe cleaners. They are tons of fun to make and play with after they are made. See also my printable 3-d paper shapes! What Are Platonic Solids? Platonic solids are three dimensional shapes with all of the sides and angles being equal in shape and size to each other. There ... continue reading...
Problem Solving Books for Kids
An important skill I think is vital to teach to kids is problem solving. Life is full of problems that need solving, so the better we can prepare kids for this world, the better off they will be in this world. I am trying hard to teach my kids to be leaders and problem solvers, people who are not afraid to jump in and help when they see a need and do their part. This is not always an easy skill to teach! One way I teach problem solving is through the books we read. Books can be such a ... continue reading...
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