Bristle Bot: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Own Tiny Robot (sort of)
Take your first step in the world of robotics with a brush bot you make yourself with just a toothbrush and a tiny motor. What is a Brush Bot? Brush …
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Simple Catapult with Popsicle Sticks and a Spoon
Sneak some science into your play time! Mitch and I have been designing popsicle stick catapults lately and it’s been so freakin’ fun. (Check out more catapult designs here.) Design this …
Create A Spooky Halloween Brush Bot with your Kids (STEM)
Brush Bots (or Bristle Bots) are a super simple way to introduce kids to robotics. What’s a Brush Bot Anyway? A brush bot is a very simple “robot” that moves …
20 Awesome 3D Printed Toys You Can Make Right NOW
A Few Cents can Buy Custom Made Fun with a 3D Printer Did you know that 3D printed toys are really quite cheap? Sure, your printer cost several hundred dollars …
A Dozen Ways to Study Seeds with STEM Experiments
Every spring I get the urge to sprout some seeds on the window sill and watch them grow. It’s a great way to slip a little science into your everyday …
Make these SIX Fun DIY Parachute Toys For Kids
Here’s a great craft that will get kids outside and experimenting with STEM! Home made parachute toys are a great alternative to cheap toys that just get tangled into knots. …
Curiosity Cube Tours St. Louis
Want to SPARK your kid’s curiosity about science? Then you’ll want to check out the Curiosity Cube, touring St. Louis this September 2019! The Curiosity Cube is a traveling science …
Tinkering Labs: The One STEM Kit Your Kid Needs
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 …