This is an invitation to play with a construction theme. All of the materials are building materials that connect or stick together. It’s a perfect STEM activity for the young builder in your life. I love using these invitations to play trays for getting my kids to interact in open-ended play. I pick a variety […]
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Beebot challenge of chance
Do you need an activity that combines screen free coding with chance? This is the perfect one! It uses programming to move a Beebot around a board game based on the roll of your dice. This game showcases number recognition, sequencing, coding and chance all in a fun and engaging way. What is a Beebot? […]
Racing rainbow science activity
**Post updated 6th April 2020 This is a really fun science activity for kids. It’s easy, cheap, has minimal preparation time and produces very colourful rainbows! Lolly rainbows are always a big crowd pleasure with kids and I have turned this concept into a scientific study. The ‘racing rainbow game’ determines which type of food […]
Symmetry STEM activity using counters
Here is a STEM activity based on learning symmetry that is very easy to setup and do with your kids. It introduces the concept of mirror lines and enriches learning by engaging in hands-on play. *This page may contain affiliate links to products I recommend. If you purchase something from this page, I may receive […]
It’s a Halloween invitation to play
This is an invitation to play with a Sp-oooo-ky twist. It is based on Halloween. We have chosen some fun items to interact and explore. It’s a perfect Halloween STEM activity. These invitations to play trays are a brilliant way of getting kids to interact with open-ended play. They encourage creativity and imagination and anything […]
Binary coding for kids using pasta
Here is a hands-on activity that uses pasta to teach binary codes. This makes it a simple and easy learning activity to do with kids. Teaching kids binary coding is becoming a popular STEM activity. It is often used as part of a suite of tools to involve kids in programming. It was once considered […]