I have put together a list of 9 super easy and low preparation science activities to do at home. This is also a mini spotlight series on different disciplines in the science field. Each activity highlights a particular field of science to show that this field really can mean lots of different things when you […]
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Dinosaur themed invitation to play
This is an invitation to play with a dinosaur theme. It’s a perfect STEM activity for the young dinosaur fans in your life. I love using these invitations to play trays for getting my kids to interact in open-ended play and have done a variety of themes including construction and Halloween. I pick different elements […]
Racing rainbow science activity
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 […]
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 […]