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 produces the completed rainbow the […]
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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 […]
Building a scientifically correct model of DNA with lollies
Most people do not associate building a scientifically correct DNA structure with preschool aged children. However, you can transform this activity into one that involves colour, pattern and object recognition to achieve this. Here is a guide to an easy hands-on STEM building activity of DNA using lollies. *This page may contain affiliate links to […]
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! […]