Mitch snatched the box out of my hands with a gleeful look in his eye. “Can I build in the living room?” I nodded my head. The Tinkering Lab STEM kit isn’t messy–there’s no glue, no paint, no goo of any kind. Just laser cut wood shapes, rubber bands, screws and a couple electric motors. …
Crafts for Kids
I’ve always been fascinated by fancy feather quill pens–they just look so elegant! But writing with ink in a jar is incredibly messy…and a bit frustrating for kids used to ballpoint pens and pencils. When I was a kid I even tried making my own ink by smashing wild Pokeberries–we didn’t have Google back then …
MADE For Kids is the Magic House’s cool “maker space” for school aged kids located in St. Louis City. It’s a permanent satellite location, just blocks from Forest Park on Delmar. Mitch is beyond ecstatic to explore @MADE–he LOVES the Magic House, but now that he’s 12 he’s really starting to outgrow most of it. …
Tackle some real Minecrafting with the kids by making a set of Minecraft light up blocks in Emerald, Diamond, Redstone and Glowstone! I’ve got a free printable to help you out! (Just a reminder, Minecraft is owned by Mojang. Download your copy here! This post is not sponsored, it’s just full of fan-o-rific love for all …
Conquer the Skies with DIY Parachute Guy! I still have my original 1977 Daredevil Skydiver, but these days he’s looking a little weary. When I went looking for a modern version for my boys, I was disappointed by the cheap plastic ones that tangle before they even hit the air. That’s why we went back …
Getting kids involved with STEM is all the rage right now. But how do you introduce young kids to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while keeping it super fun? Squishy Circuits (AKA Electric Play Dough) is how! What are Squishy Circuits? Squishy Circuits mixes homemade play dough with battery power to learn about circuitry in a totally fun …
We’re constantly looking for at home boredom busters–and I’m sure you are too! These printable Scavenger Hunt games are great for recess breaks during virtual school or to get your kids outside for a breath of fresh air. All the games we collected for you all have free printables and can be done by a …
My fridge is part command center, part art gallery. I’ve got a wipe off calendar, notes from school, a meal planning list (from last month) and a whole lot of Mitch’s art stuck to it…all with magnets! I’ll admit my refrigerator was getting pretty cluttered, so I’ve started turning Mitch’s art INTO the magnets that …