Contributed by Penny Bauder Did you know that the average American receives 41 pounds of junk mail each year, and that an incredible 44% of that goes straight to the…
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Contributed by Penny Bauder Experts in many disciplines all agree that there is a national imperative to graduate students with a thorough understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)….
Let the kids dress up in their patriotic outfits with this patriotic Uncle Sam craft! Supplies: blue, white, and red construction paper; star stickers; glue; scissors; paper plate; cotton balls....
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Easy 4th of July Treat for Kids Getting kids in the kitchen to help with dessert is easy but finding a recipe that is kid-friendly to prepare can be a...
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Ever wonder why the oceans are salty? Or what's so special about coral reefs? Or what the most dangerous animal in the ocean is? As part of our Kitchen table...
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Kids are always curious about the weather. They often ask why it rains, or why are there different shapes of clouds. As parents, you can help nurture the inner scientist...
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Create an Ocean Sensory Bin for Kids Summertime is a great time for water play and this ocean-themed sensory bin will keep your little one busy for hours. The bin...
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Broken Clay Pot Craft: DIY Toad House One rainy afternoon, my then five-year-old daughter innocently asked, “Where do toads go when it rains?” I didn’t really know what to say,...
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As the weather starts to heat up, our thoughts naturally begin to turn towards spending more time outside. Whether you’re spending time in the backyard or planning outings to local…
Summer Fun Idea: DIY Bubble Wand My kids love bubbles but we’re always losing the bubble wands and running out of bubble solution. We’ve learned that making diy bubble wands…
Whether you have neurotypical kids or children with learning disabilities, the outdoors is one of the best places to learn life lessons. The great outdoors is more than a…
5 Ways To Prevent Summer Slide—and Turn Brain Drain into Brain Gain By Penny Bauder Summer break is for sleeping in, adventure, popsicles and running through sprinklers but it’s also…
Posted by our guest blogger Kristen Beer from With a Grain of Salt. Homemade playdough. The crafty mom’s right of passage. But which is the best playdough recipe? Cooked? No-cook? Microwave?…
Contributed by Penny Bauder Great companies aren’t only about making money. They also have a strong brand identity shaped by values. Core values – principles your company follows in all…
15 Green Summer Activities For Families Contributed by Penny Bauder Summer is a good opportunity to spend some time doing green activities with your family. The kids are out of…
Did you have fun with our Build a Swimming Pool STEM activity? Here's a water slide to go with it! Kids can challenge themselves to build a waterslide or...
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Pool STEM Activity for Kids Build a cool swimming pool for toys! This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) project is great for hot summer days, or as an indoor...
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Summer Fun: Make a DIY Sprinkler from a Recycled Soda Bottle Cool off and get your kids involved in an activity for the afternoon by making your very own sprinkler!…
How cold does it get in the Arctic? Where are the Northern Lights found? How can we reduce global warming? As part of our Kitchen Table STEAM program, we had...
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10 DIY Backyard Summer Camp Activities Downloadable Summer Survival Guide! Ditch screen-time, this summer it’s STEAM-time! Don't miss our Summer Survival Guide, an 11-page PDF chock full of our best...
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Summer Science: Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk “It’s so hot we could fry an egg on the sidewalk!” I know I’ve heard this growing up but guess what? I’ve never…
Spinning 3D Hot Air Balloon Craft Put the "E" in S.T.E.A.M and engineer your own hot air balloon! My kids are just amazed by hot air balloons. Now is the...
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Looking for a fun summer adventure to go on with the kids? Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt! Nature Scavenger Hunt Supplies: Bag, kid scissors, magnifying glass, pencil, Ziploc bags...
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DIY No-Sew Bookmark Craft Are your kids asking to MAKE something today? This easy fabric bookmark craft is fun to make for grade school-age children and even teens. The last...
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