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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 …

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You may have noticed that kids love to play with cardboard boxes! You get your kid a cool toy, and then sit there baffled as they play with the boxes from your last move instead. Once your kids get to a certain age–you know, when you can trust them with free access markers and scissors–you …

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Let’s talk old timey STEAM. Did you know that Victorian kids loved to make their own toys? We decided to make a really cool Victorian toy called a “Thaumatrope”. Oh, and if your kid has a hard time pronouncing Thaumatrope, just call it a wonder turner, from the Greek words wonder + turn. It’s an …

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