science

Watch the magic of nature unfold right at home! Hatching butterflies is an unforgettable STEM adventure for kids—and it’s easier than you think. With an affordable butterfly hatching kit, you and your little explorers can witness caterpillars transform into beautiful …

Science is everywhere—in the rustling leaves, bubbling pots on the stove, and even the stars twinkling above. Helping your kids fall in love with science doesn’t require fancy equipment or elaborate experiments. With a little curiosity and creativity, you can …

The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites middle school students to unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. This is a premier science competition offering students the opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and compete for scholarships and the title of America’s …

Looking for a way to give your kids an appreciation for how our ancestors did things before there were grocery stores full of fast and packaged foods? Making homemade butter is a great way to combine science and history that …

Maybe your kids have just finished playing around with prisms or maybe they’ve spotted a rainbow after a spring shower and now you’re looking for a fun way to get all your kids involved in a bit of color theory …

With so many families moving toward self-sufficiency, organic food and homesteading interest in raising chickens is skyrocketing.  Here are five reasons you need a flock in your backyard. We didn’t get our first flock until we were grandparents when we …

how kids can and should help in the garden | teachmama.com | kids in the garden | backyard learning | get kids in the garden

backyard painting–with nature | nature painting | easy backyard painting | flower painting | free crafting | fun for kids | teachmama.com

This week, Owen and I had an absolute blast taking a look at some of the fab science kits that were sent to us from our friends at Ward’s Science. Ward’s Science is seriously an educator’s one-stop shop for all …

National Youth Science Day Code Your World Kit | win 2 kits — one for you and one for a friend! Or, give both Code Your World Kits to your favorite school.

STEM Lab: free, hands-on STEM activities for kids & teens | science, technology, engineering, math activities for kids from 4-H and HughesNet | free STEM for school and home

what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal) | BLOOM! movement created to improve the world through the power of plants | teachmama.com

eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute) | #eclipse2017 | eclipse fun for kids and families | eclipse crafts, eclipse games | eclipse resources

How to make fluffy slime and get your kids reading! | make floam slime | make glitter slime | make galaxy slime | slime flops | slime video | teachmama.com

soap experiments: easy backyard summer fun teachmama.com

    We’re all busy. And most of us really like to get a bit crafty but don’t have the time. This little crafty craft is for you. And it’s for me. Because it is so easy. It’s so quick. …

Our family has longtime been a fan of the fondue night. It’s a tradition for us to make this dinner on New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and often the kids will choose to have fondue for their birthday dinner …

It’s been snowing a whole lot over here for the last few weeks, and in fact, this week, about 15 inches of the white stuff were dumped on us. So this mama has had to pull out the stops when …

    What happens when you put a bar of Ivory soap in the microwave? Really. Ivory soap. Plain ole sweet-smelling, plain-jane white bar o’ Ivory soap? In the microwave. Try it. Your kids will think you’re a rockstar, and …

We are always looking for reasons to play with our food over here, so when we put away the last of the holiday decorations, instead of tossing our candy canes, we held onto those puppies. Today, in between a lot …