Learning - Tinkering

Use cardboard, craft sticks, and hot glue to create an epic marble run! The marbles land in paper cups at the bottom of the track. This is a fantastic engineering challenge for kids. How should we position the sticks? Which path will the marbles take? How many will land in each cup? As always, make […]

Raise little engineers through STEM engineering activities at home and at school. These activities will make your children exercise their imagination and think outside the box.

Variety of engineering projects for kids, gr. preschool-12.. Topics: construction, design, electronics, & more. Group & individual projects

Fabulous picture books perfect for kids who like to tinker with tools and invent imaginative machines. Great for teaching STEM and growth mindset.

Let your little ones imagination run free with a set of invention inspiring materials. Tips and supply list so you can Build an Inventor's Box.

Do your kids enjoy learning about how things work? Do they love to solve problems? Did they grow up reading classics such as HTML for Babies?? If so, you may be raising an engineer in-the-making! Here are some of our favorite play ideas and activities to foster the next generation of innovators. Newspaper Play Structures — …

I am so excited about our next engineering project in our STEM related curriculum. We made Rube Goldberg machines! First, there are some...

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Make your own Hot Wheel race track suspension bridge out of recycled cardboard. And learn how the bridges work at the same time!

When our son was just sixteen months old, we brought him a little train set. With some help, our son would design and build the train route as he showed a natural curiosity in all things engineering. From the early days of playing with trains and blocks, to now building bridges (from paddle pop sticks) and wiring electrical circuits, our son's love of engineering science is evident. Now that our daughters are starting to show an interest in engineering too, I have been reflecting on how my…

Everyone is talking about STEM these days. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. These subjects are considered the most important subjects/skill sets you can teach your child in this generation. Then there are

A list of picture books about building with blocks, engineering, and architecture for children.

Hands on Engineering STEM Projects for Kids and Students: Easy and fun collection of STEM projects and lessons for elementary and middle school. Made for teachers, science fairs, and weekend activities. Find more ideas on our website STEM Inventions! You can also find lesson plans, project sheets, and more…

Build a simple, programmable robot with personality that’s approachable for all ages.

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