STEM

Make math part of the summer fun—without kids even noticing! Everyday activities like cooking, shopping, building, and exploring are full of simple ways to sneak in counting, measuring, estimating, and problem-solving. Keep math skills sharp all summer long while your …

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 …

Get ready for an out-of-this-world learning adventure! Studying the moon is a great way to spark curiosity and imagination in elementary students. From sharing lunar phases with cookies to exploring famous moon landmarks like the Sea of Tranquility with binoculars, …

Learning about money is a foundational math skill and incorporating poems and songs can make it both engaging and memorable. Counting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters teaches kids number sense and money math, while recognizing patterns in 1’s, 5’s, and …

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 …

Get kids excited about math with Four Sums in a Row! This engaging addition math game combines practicing addition facts with strategic thinking as players race to align four sums in a row on the board when the math is …

Few things capture the imagination of children (or adults!) quite like launching a rocket into the sky. Rockets introduce young learners to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun, hands-on experiences. From simple air stomp rockets to more advanced …

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 the perfect time to grab amazing deals on educational items? Cyber Monday is packed with discounts on learning tools, books, STEM kits, and more! Whether you’re shopping for kids, teens, or lifelong learners, this is your chance to …

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 …

Help your kids gain math fluency with this engaging and simple game, Strike It Out! This easy-to-play math game is perfect for making addition and subtraction practice fun. Whether you’re at home, in the classroom, or on the go, Strike …

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Equals 26 is a truly challenging but “easy” math game that will keep your child engaged as they try to solve the puzzle. Practicing addition skills has never been so much fun! You know those activities that sound so simple …

Celebrate Fall with fun easy math grid games for two or more players that promotes math manipulation, strategy, reading and plant identification…plus possibly getting to eat the game pieces! Included are versions for Pre-K through Kindergarten, First through Second Grade …

Help your kids not only understand math better but actually LOVE math. Give them the foundation to be super successful in STEM classes and beyond to the real world outside of school. I am the only child “language arts” offspring …

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 …

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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 …

As a parent and educator, I know it is super important that my kids learn how to make smart financial decisions now, before they go off into the real world.  But I know that raising money confident kids isn’t always …