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Holiday Peppermint Oobleck!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Nov 27, 2019 | STEM
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DIY Fall Scented Dough!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Nov 19, 2019 | STEM
National STEM Day Activities!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Nov 6, 2019 | Science
Host a STEM-tastic Playdate to Celebrate November 8!
Invite the whole crew over for National STEM Day this November 8th with a science-, technology-, engineering-, and math-themed playdate!National STEM Day began in 2015, as our nation began to recognize that STEM-centered careers were growing 70 percent faster than other occupations. Research has shown the introduction of STEM concepts to children can improve their social and emotional development, as well as their rational thinking skills.
STEM really goes beyond conveying knowledge from teacher to student. Kids learn problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and collaboration with their peers. Connections are made between school, community, and home that seem to stick. The real-life implications of STEM pull together ideas that teach children that what they learn, as well as the ideas they share, benefit our world as a whole.
Let’s bring together all these concepts into a big, fun playdate. With the help of Learning Resources’ STEM-centered products, we engineered an engaging afternoon with our friends, completely screen-free.(And another beauty of STEM? It knows no age. If little brothers and sisters want to join in on the fun, the more the merrier!)We sent out invites, had our friends over, and made an afternoon of activities!
STEM Station #1: Botley
Spread out on the living room floor for our first STEM Station was Botley. This little coding robot lives up to its reputation for out-of-the-box fun. From the first moment Botley lit up and began chatting with our friends, it was love at first code.
With just a quick skim of the directions, the friends were coding in minutes. Before we knew it, Botley was pushing around blocks and racing toward the finish line.
A solid 45 minutes was spent at the Botley station, as the friends took turns sending Botley backwards and in circles. (It was hard to tear the kids away to move to the next station, but our playdate clock was ticking.)
STEM Station #2: Beaker Creatures
Our friends moved from the floor to the kitchen table to discover the fizzy, funny wonder of the Beaker Creatures Reactor Pods. Each mysterious pod is filled with an alien traveler. Who were they going to discover?Each individually wrapped pod comes with a classification card that will help our friends figure out who is who.Time to drop in our first discovery.
As they waited and watch the water foam, the friends tried to figure out which alien could be lurking in the inky waters.
All set! Who did we get?
Filling out the identification card made the friends feel like they were classifying new species from out of this world.
And soon one bowl was not enough. Let’s dissolve more! Who can we add to our collection?
STEM Station #3: Coding Critters
We set up an additional folding table in the family room to accommodate all our scientists, technicians, engineers, and mathematics for more STEM-tastic discoveries. Station #3 included the Rumble and Bumble, the adorable Coding Critters. Similar to Botley, Rumble and Bumble are screen-free, coding fun. The Coding Critters come with a storybook. First things first, the older friends read to the younger ones about with whom they were about to play.
Rumble and Bumble’s playset was fun to set up, but even more fun to knockdown. Once the friends figured out how to get Rumble moving, the crashing began!
The Coding Critters have a “code mode” and a “play mode”. In the play mode, our friends began to interact with Rumble like it was a real live pet! There were even challenges in the storybook…one was how to teach Rumble to have a snack with Bumble.
Like all awesome playdates, our time had to end. But the afternoon of STEM-centered fun will not soon be forgotten!Happy National STEM Day!
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National STEM Day Activities!
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Host a STEM-tastic Playdate to Celebrate November 8!
Invite the whole crew over for National STEM Day this November 8th with a science-, technology-, engineering-, and math-themed playdate!National STEM Day began in 2015, as our nation began to recognize that STEM-centered careers were growing 70 percent faster than other occupations. Research has shown the introduction of STEM concepts to children can improve their social and emotional development, as well as their rational thinking skills.
STEM really goes beyond conveying knowledge from teacher to student. Kids learn problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and collaboration with their peers. Connections are made between school, community, and home that seem to stick. The real-life implications of STEM pull together ideas that teach children that what they learn, as well as the ideas they share, benefit our world as a whole.
Let’s bring together all these concepts into a big, fun playdate. With the help of Learning Resources’ STEM-centered products, we engineered an engaging afternoon with our friends, completely screen-free.(And another beauty of STEM? It knows no age. If little brothers and sisters want to join in on the fun, the more the merrier!)We sent out invites, had our friends over, and made an afternoon of activities!
STEM Station #1: Botley
Spread out on the living room floor for our first STEM Station was Botley. This little coding robot lives up to its reputation for out-of-the-box fun. From the first moment Botley lit up and began chatting with our friends, it was love at first code.
With just a quick skim of the directions, the friends were coding in minutes. Before we knew it, Botley was pushing around blocks and racing toward the finish line.
A solid 45 minutes was spent at the Botley station, as the friends took turns sending Botley backwards and in circles. (It was hard to tear the kids away to move to the next station, but our playdate clock was ticking.)
STEM Station #2: Beaker Creatures
Our friends moved from the floor to the kitchen table to discover the fizzy, funny wonder of the Beaker Creatures Reactor Pods. Each mysterious pod is filled with an alien traveler. Who were they going to discover?Each individually wrapped pod comes with a classification card that will help our friends figure out who is who.Time to drop in our first discovery.
As they waited and watch the water foam, the friends tried to figure out which alien could be lurking in the inky waters.
All set! Who did we get?
Filling out the identification card made the friends feel like they were classifying new species from out of this world.
And soon one bowl was not enough. Let’s dissolve more! Who can we add to our collection?
STEM Station #3: Coding Critters
We set up an additional folding table in the family room to accommodate all our scientists, technicians, engineers, and mathematics for more STEM-tastic discoveries. Station #3 included the Rumble and Bumble, the adorable Coding Critters. Similar to Botley, Rumble and Bumble are screen-free, coding fun. The Coding Critters come with a storybook. First things first, the older friends read to the younger ones about with whom they were about to play.
Rumble and Bumble’s playset was fun to set up, but even more fun to knockdown. Once the friends figured out how to get Rumble moving, the crashing began!
The Coding Critters have a “code mode” and a “play mode”. In the play mode, our friends began to interact with Rumble like it was a real live pet! There were even challenges in the storybook…one was how to teach Rumble to have a snack with Bumble.
Like all awesome playdates, our time had to end. But the afternoon of STEM-centered fun will not soon be forgotten!Happy National STEM Day!
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DIY Leftover Halloween Candy Experiment!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Oct 30, 2019 | Science
Monster Mixing Potions!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Oct 22, 2019 | Science
October has so many great opportunities for integrating themes into the curriculum with fun experiments. Kids especially love any opportunity to be “scientists.” Kick-off some Halloween fun with this exciting Monster Mixing Potions experiment!
Bring the thrill of the Halloween season to life with the opportunity to make “potions!” This is the perfect activity for any primary or elementary-aged student. The suspense will have them on the edge of their seat!
In order to begin, you’ll need to gather the items below:
- Plastic cups
- Monster decorating accessories (googly eyes, pipe cleaners, etc.)
- Glue/tape
- Eyedroppers (ex. Learning Resources Jumbo Eyedroppers)
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
- Food coloring
Start by allowing the kids to get creative decorating the cups with monster faces. Look to the book Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley for inspiration. It’s a classic and it sure won’t disappoint! Give the monster faces plenty of time to dry before doing the experiment.
Once they are ready you can decide whether you will reveal the “potions” (experiment materials) needed or not. Students can observe, smell and make predictions if you’d like them to. Place as few or as many drops of food coloring as you’d like at the bottom of the cup. After, sprinkle about a teaspoon of baking powder over the coloring. Pour the vinegar into a small bowl and allow students to combine the “potions” using the eyedroppers.
I love that Learning Resources created a product that enables students of all ages (3+) to use tools that allow them to truly feel like a scientist. These jumbo eyedroppers are perfect for experiments and fine motor sensory play in the classroom. They are easy to use for tiny hands and fingers and hold quite a bit of liquid, which worked well for this experiment!
After the vinegar is in the eyedroppers, allow the kids to carefully and slowly drop a drip or two of the vinegar into the cup and observe the reaction of the potions combining.
They can gradually add more vinegar and baking soda as needed. Be careful of the surfaces you choose to do the experiment on. Take a look at the chemical reaction below! Students will be roaring with laughter and erupting with questions once the reactions take place.
Just a quick note, you’ll need about ¼ cup or so of vinegar to elicit a potion with a reaction as seen in the pictures above and below. Also, I recommend placing the cup on a tray for easy cleanup!
Enjoy the thrills of this Monster Mixing Potions experiment!
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Monster Mixing Potions!
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October has so many great opportunities for integrating themes into the curriculum with fun experiments. Kids especially love any opportunity to be “scientists.” Kick-off some Halloween fun with this exciting Monster Mixing Potions experiment!
Bring the thrill of the Halloween season to life with the opportunity to make “potions!” This is the perfect activity for any primary or elementary-aged student. The suspense will have them on the edge of their seat!
In order to begin, you’ll need to gather the items below:
- Plastic cups
- Monster decorating accessories (googly eyes, pipe cleaners, etc.)
- Glue/tape
- Eyedroppers (ex. Learning Resources Jumbo Eyedroppers)
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
- Food coloring
Start by allowing the kids to get creative decorating the cups with monster faces. Look to the book Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley for inspiration. It’s a classic and it sure won’t disappoint! Give the monster faces plenty of time to dry before doing the experiment.
Once they are ready you can decide whether you will reveal the “potions” (experiment materials) needed or not. Students can observe, smell and make predictions if you’d like them to. Place as few or as many drops of food coloring as you’d like at the bottom of the cup. After, sprinkle about a teaspoon of baking powder over the coloring. Pour the vinegar into a small bowl and allow students to combine the “potions” using the eyedroppers.
I love that Learning Resources created a product that enables students of all ages (3+) to use tools that allow them to truly feel like a scientist. These jumbo eyedroppers are perfect for experiments and fine motor sensory play in the classroom. They are easy to use for tiny hands and fingers and hold quite a bit of liquid, which worked well for this experiment!
After the vinegar is in the eyedroppers, allow the kids to carefully and slowly drop a drip or two of the vinegar into the cup and observe the reaction of the potions combining.
They can gradually add more vinegar and baking soda as needed. Be careful of the surfaces you choose to do the experiment on. Take a look at the chemical reaction below! Students will be roaring with laughter and erupting with questions once the reactions take place.
Just a quick note, you’ll need about ¼ cup or so of vinegar to elicit a potion with a reaction as seen in the pictures above and below. Also, I recommend placing the cup on a tray for easy cleanup!
Enjoy the thrills of this Monster Mixing Potions experiment!
Save it for later!
DIY Candy Corn Butter Slime!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Oct 9, 2019 | Halloween
DIY Beaker Creatures Volcano!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Aug 1, 2019 | Science
DIY Elephant Toothpaste!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Jul 23, 2019 | Science
If you are looking for a “wow factor” outdoor science experiment for the kids this summer, you have come to the right place!
DIY Elephant Toothpaste!
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If you are looking for a “wow factor” outdoor science experiment for the kids this summer, you have come to the right place!
DIY Moon Sand!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Jul 18, 2019 | Science
