Category Archives: Science Activities

easy backyard VOLCANO

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This post originally appeared on April 20, 2012. Volcano, volcano, volcano… over the weekend we did nothing but learn about and play with VOLCANOES!  I know I learned a lot.  Of course there is …… Read more [...]

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for the LOVE of a mess ~ cornstarch and water

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This post originally appeared on February 9, 2011. Okay, this may be a stretch, but ever since Rachelle from Tinkerlab posted her goopy cornstarch I have been trying to work it into a lesson plan. …… Read more [...]

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beat RAINY DAY blues with homemade playdough

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This post originally appeared on March 1,2011. Around here we have playdough ready at all times.  I keep it in a plastic bin in my art cabinet.  Today I really wanted to do something different with …… Read more [...]

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RAINY day experiment. . .playing with materials

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This post originally appeared on March 3, 2011. I am feeling pretty quiet today.  Not my chatty self. . . WEIRD!  I have a great project perfect for a rainy day to share though, so follow the pictures …… Read more [...]

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Hand washing FUN (and learning)

For my birthday Little M gave me the sweetest gift… “Since it’s your birthday I will actually wash my hands.” Actually wash your hands eh? As opposed to all the other times you go into the bathroom and …… Read … Continue reading

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ALL ABOUT ME… my bones

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This post originally appeared on September 6, 2011. One of the first topics covered in school is “all about me”.  What a great way for the teacher to get to know the kids and the kids to get to know … Continue reading

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Fortune cookies perfect for VALENTINES DAY

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This post originally appeared on February 2, 2011. I have been planning this activity since I came across the recipe for these homemade Fortune Cookies on Cooking with my Kid.   We had so much fun …… Read more [...]

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Making FRIENDSHIP Bread and sharing with Friends

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This post originally appeared on January 29, 2011.  M, M and I have been hard at work preparing friendship bread to pass around to a couple of our closest pals.  The batter was not ready until yesterday. …… Read more [...]

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Simple Science and a Lesson on Child Directed Learning

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This post is sponsored by Little Passports… A perfect present, Little Passports is an award-winning monthly subscription for kids aged 5-12 packed full of fun activities and online games. You …… Read more [...]

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Tootsie Roll Pops… making math and science yummy

I love memories I can pass on to my kids. One of my favorite candies as a kid had a chewy, Tootsie Roll center covered with delicious, hard candy coating . . . Tootsie Roll Pops! What’s more fun than … Continue reading

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5 Great Science Experiments for Kids

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Today’s post is shared by Kevin Ball. I love the easy and fun science experiments and I think you will too! Enjoy. :) Say the word science to a child and you are likely to get one of two very … Continue reading

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After school science for kids… the Bunya Pine Cone

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I love that my kids go to school. I love the time it gives me to work on this little blog (in a quiet house), I love that their teachers can reach them in ways I can’t, I love that … Continue reading

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Camp Mom: Rock Candy

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A perfect summer activity that combines sun, crafts, AND junk food? SIGN ME UP!!! Another great find on pinterest, Rock Candy is a great combo of sugar & science. We discussed how the sugar …… Read more [...]

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