Long time readers of this blog know that my kids love math and as a family we have enjoyed many an evening playing games, teasing out puzzles and solving brain teasers. Bethany of Math Geek Mama is here today to share something that combines all four topics into one stupendous activity: a math card puzzle…
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Sphero Edu: Creative STEAM Technology for Kids
I have a confession. Since my sons have such strict screen time limits (for my own sanity and theirs) I sometimes worry that they are missing out on educational opportunities that would help them learn real life skills like coding necessary for computer science. Sometimes it is a hard line to navigate but the key…
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Valentine’s Day STEAM Projects for Kids
Looking to jazz up the run-of the mill STEM and STEAM projects for you kids? Want to add a new twist to the science experiments you are planning? These Valentine Science Experiments, and STEAM projects (that’s Science Technology Engineering Art & design Math, in case you are wondering) are just the ticket. And best of…
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Lu-lu Dice: A Fun Math Game from Hawai’i
You and your kids may have never heard of Lu-lu Dice, but brace yourselves because you are about to discover an awesome new boredom buster that just so happens to have a sneaky math component. It’s a win-win situation: your kids will be occupied playing a fun game and learning something, will you will get some…
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Sierpinski Fractal Triangle: Holiday Math Art for Kids
Welcome to the most awesome math art holiday project you can imagine: make a Christmas tree out of a Sierpinski fractal triangle. Okay, I realize there is a lot to unpack in that statement. Let’s start with something easier to grasp. This math art project is a great STEAM activity for kids to do at home,…
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Make Your Own LEGO© Board Game
Hold on to your stack of LEGO bricks, I’m about to tell you about the one thing that is going to make your kids love LEGO even more. This idea checks all the right boxes. It’s an idea that promotes independent play and family connection. It requires creative, inventive thought. It gets siblings of different ages working…
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Gift Guide for Young Coders and Engineers
If you want your kids to learn coding skills and become savvy about computers but don’t want them to stare at screens all day, these gifts for kids who want to code are for you. You’ll be happy to know that coding skills are actually best learned through play! I’ve made no secret about the fact…
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Christmas Science Experiments You Will Actually Want to Do!
I know you are looking for something unique for the holiday season, something that doesn’t involve baking 25 dozen cookies. Am I right? Something you can do with your kids that doesn’t involve listening to Jingle Bells over and over? Something that doesn’t involve words like “Black Friday” or “Sales” or “Do you want that…
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