This fun elf-themed basketball STEM challenge is a great hands-on science activity for learning about transfer of energy. The idea is to build a lolly stick catapult and a basketball net for an … [Read more...]
Easy Thanksgiving STEM Challenges
Keep the kids busy over Thanksgiving with these easy STEM Challenges. Science activities and challenges are a great way for kids to learn without realising. I've made these challenges simple, … [Read more...]
The Best Bouncy Jumping Bean
Have you ever seen a jumping bean toy? They bounce, flip and jump as if they're magic, but the real magic is that you can make your own jumping bean with just a marble and kitchen foil! You might be … [Read more...]
SIX, SEVEN - Fun Facts
If you've spent any time with kids recently, you've probably heard the slang term "six - seven". It seems to have no meaning, just a general playful, in with the joke type phrase. Six - Seven is … [Read more...]
Apple Ramp STEM Challenge
This simple apple ramp STEM challenge is a brilliant, hands-on way to learn about the effect of gradient on speed and friction. We've made a friction ramp to test toy cars before, and this apple … [Read more...]
How do fireworks fly?
Have you ever wondered how fireworks fly? The science behind the flight of a firework is the same as that of a rocket, and a fantastic demonstration of Newton's Third Law of Motion. For every action … [Read more...]
Flying Bats and Ghosts
This spooky science trick uses a magnet and a paper clip to make paper ghosts seem to fly through the air. It's a fantastic way to learn about magnets and gravity with a fun Halloween twist! You … [Read more...]
How STEM Challenges Make Math Fun and Engaging at Home
I'm excited to share a fantastic guest post from the online learning platform Brighterly today. Brighterly has hundreds of expert tutors and is great for helping kids aged 6 to 15 improve their … [Read more...]
Flying Bat Cups STEM Challenge
These flying cups are a great STEM challenge for any time of year. One cup acts as an elastic band launcher, and the other is launched into the air! It's a fun way to learn about forces, motion, … [Read more...]
Fizzy Foam Investigation
A baking soda and vinegar volcano eruption or a fizzy potion are classic childhood science experiments and a great way to introduce the concept of chemical reactions. Washing-up liquid ( dish soap ) … [Read more...]
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