Tag: STEAM activities
Getting Kids Exciting About STEAM: Geology and Nature Journaling
There’s so much to see and notice with the changing seasons. Nature journaling is a great way to practice this, so here are a couple resources to get you started!
Tangrams and Picture Books: Teach Kids How to Turn Shapes into Art Fun
Originally published: 14 January 2021 Squares are solid, reliable, and steady shapes – but can a square be art? We read a lot of picture books, including books about match and geometry. A couple years ago, we ended up with two different children’s books about squares at the same time. One came from our local…
Birds, Reptiles, and More: 4 Fascinating Kids’ Activities
Eggs are a great way to introduce kids to early STEM ideas. They’re easy to find (if you visit a grocery store). They spark a wide range of conversations. And, when eggs hatch, they turn into all kinds of adorable baby animals! Use these easy, hands-on activity ideas to explore eggs with younger kids.
Family, Food, and STEM – Chemistry in the Kitchen
Let’s explore STEM concepts in baking, using picture books! These seven stories introduce kids to chemistry in the kitchen. Learn about the way things change–as well as why.
How are Dinosaurs Part of the Watercycle? (Art + STEM)
I share a lot of books on my blog, but this time I’m sharing a book by an author I know! I met Carla Jansen on social media, and since we both love picture books about science, we became friends around the time she published her first book, A Dinosaur Made Me Sneeze. Now she’s…
That Island Life – An Easy Science Project for Kids
This week’s project focused on volcanoes–and what happens when a volcano creates a new island. Start with a science-fair volcano, and end with a bug survey as you follow a group of scientists’ research on a young island.
Make Geology Fun: 6 Fascinating Science Activities for Kids
Ready to dig into geology? Teach kids about rock identification with these science activities.
