We love our STEM Activities. As a child STEM wasn’t a thing in my world, but you know what was big? The science fair! Now that we homeschool, I love challenging my children to explore science the way I used to at these fairs. So we decided to tackle a project that is a little […]
Must Have Items For A Circuit Learning Center
Tinkering is our favorite STEM activity. It promotes creativity, imagination, fine motor skills and fantastic hands on learning. One of our favorite ways to tinker is with circuit activities. There is just something so satisfying about seeing your project light up or start to move. It’s the ultimate success! Over time we’ve played with lots of […]
Coding and Electrical Circuits For Kids – STEM Activity for the Makers of Tomorrow
Coding and Electrical Circuits For Kids – A STEM Activity for the Makers of Tomorrow There is something about building electrical circuits for kids. The builds are challenging, but they are also rewarding in a way not often found in lessons. We are big fans of Creation Crate a subscription box series that teaches engineering of […]
Olympic STEM Challenge – Olympic Torch with Circuits
The Olympics are coming and we are getting excited! To celebrate we created a special STEM Challenge, an Olympic STEM challenge involving circuits to build an Olympic Torch. We enjoy building circuits and I know my readers do too, because you keep Circuit Bugs near the top of my most popular posts of all time. […]
DIY Mood Lamp – Electronics, Circuits, Programming & STEM
DIY Mood Lamp, does this sound like something way beyond your current skills? Well, guess what? I’ve discovered an amazing new program, for older kids to adults, that will teach you electronics, circuits, programming, technology and engineering. The first STEM project? Create your own DIY Mood Lamp. Brilliant! Don’t forget to use Creation Crate coupon […]
Circuit-Tree ~ A STEAM Powered Activity for the Holidays
The holidays are coming and it’s the perfect time of year to incorporate a little science into our holiday fun! What? You don’t think those two things go together? Well let me show you how you can inspire your older child to embrace the season with a STEAM activity I’m calling Circuit-Tree! This activity was […]
Circuit Bugs
Want a new craft that really brings the wow factor with some super easy circuit work for kids? Check out these adorable Circuit Bugs! Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links Jackson is really into circuits but after many years of using his Snap Circuits he was ready to move onto something different. I’ve been trying […]