This is a storybook STEM challenge based on the book “there’s a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake”. It combines engineering concepts through building a tall structure that will withstand the weight of a hippopotamus. This activity involves problem solving, critical thinking, building, measurement and maths all combined with literacy too. *This page may contain […]
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The best kids costumes from STEM books
Dressing up is always a huge hit for kids. Here is a list of characters and things from some of the best STEM books that can be used for inspiration for dress-ups. Role-playing and pretending instils so much imagination and open-ended play. Best of all dressing up as book characters combines literacy with STEM and […]
Book Review: Hands-On Science
This is a book review for “Hands-On Science, 50 Kids Activities from CSIRO”. I came across this book in a bookstore and was very interested in the content. I am always looking for new ideas for STEM and this seemed like a great resource book for science. Hence, I purchased it and knew that it […]
Six Ah-MAZE-ING ways to teach STEM to kids
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 […]
14 of the best STEM books for kids by Australian authors
I am an avid reader and love sharing this at home. We read every day and have always loved sharing this time together. Here are some of the best STEM books for kids that are all written by Australian authors. The list is somewhat ordered chronologically in book complexity and length as your child ages. […]