Animal track Memory is a fun twist on the traditional memory game. This game takes animal tracks and asks kids to pair the track with the matching animal. Use this…
April 20, 2020
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Build a wind tube for your after school program, classroom, home or science fair project. These simple instructions walk you through the process of building your own wind tube quickly…
April 13, 2020
Children learn best by doing. Countless studies have shown how hands-on learning dramatically impacts the overall well being of a child. That’s why it’s crucial to have an after school…
March 9, 2020
2-4-6 sparkle is the perfect time filler game. This activity is one of our basic math skills games that kids will truly enjoy. Kids enjoy the theatrics of the activity,…
March 2, 2020
This fun equation scavenger hunt is a great way to encourage kids to practice basic math skills in a fun hide and seek style game. Supplies Small pieces of paperA…
February 24, 2020
Encourage kids to use their engineering skills with this fun three little pigs construction challenge.The three little pigs need help to escape from the big bad wolf. Challenge kids to…
February 17, 2020
Spaghetti Painting is a fun, messy arts and craft activity perfect for school age children. You may have done basic spaghetti painting with young children before, but this activity takes…
February 10, 2020
This fun STEM activity will have kids erupting with excitement as they "hook" an ice cube into their string. This salt and ice fishing challenging project teaches kids some basic…
February 3, 2020
Water tables, sometimes called sand and water tables, or sensory tables are play centers that offer children the opportunity to learn through water play. They often pair with manipulative items,…
January 31, 2020
The lego mitten challenge is a fun learning activity with a serious message. This project will have kids laughing as they struggle to connect legos while wearing mittens. The point…
January 27, 2020
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