Mazes are Ah-MAZE-ING! You can easily use mazes in STEM to teach basic principles to kids. The concepts can be taught from a young age too and then adapted as your kids learn and grow. Here are 6 engaging ways to incorporate mazes into your activities. Why are mazes in STEM useful for learning? There […]
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5 Hexbug habitat designs kids can build using creative materials
Do you need some ideas for Hexbug habitat designs that your kids can build? Here are 5 examples of habitats built for Hexbugs using alternative materials often found around your house. **Please note this article is not sponsored or solicited by Hexbug or Lego. *This page may contain affiliate links to products I recommend. If […]
Habitats for Hexbugs using Mega Bloks, Duplo and Lego
Hexbug’s are robotic toys for kids that can be used for a STEM activity. They move about in something called a habitat. Here are 3 examples of building habitats with Mega Bloks, Duplo and Lego. STEM principles are used to explain the movement of the Hexbugs as well as the considerations to follow when building […]
A Step by Step Guide to a STEM activity using flowers
This is a STEM learning activity for kids who adore getting out into nature. A lot of kids love picking flowers and we can build on that to teach STEM principles. Here is a step by step guide of how to use flowers as a STEM learning activity. *This page may contain affiliate links to […]
5 easy STEM activities for kids that are under $5 each
Here are some easy STEM activities for kids to get involved in play-based learning. There are so many fantastic ideas about all of the things you can do. The activities chosen here are selected to meet my ‘mum’ requirements such that they are all: quick cheap easy STEM activities do not have to be expensive! […]
Learning STEM at the Strawberry Farm
There is a local strawberry farm that we often visit as a family. For 5 months of the year, you are able to pick your own strawberries in their strawberry patches. I find it a valuable activity to be able to do where we can talk about STEM principles in an outdoor and relaxed environment. […]