Remote Control (RC) toys are fun, but RC rock crawlers push it to the next level of adventure! Imagine maneuvering over rocky terrains, through crevices, steering almost sideways to cross a narrow ridge, to be faced […]
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The Best Walkie Talkies for Kids Reviewed
It might be hard to remember, but there’s something magical for kids about being able to talk to someone you can’t see. That’s what makes a portable walkie-talky such a great gift for children. Whether your […]
Edible Peeps Easter Slime
Stretch, squeeze, pull it, and smash the Easter slime! If you want to make some Easter slime and your toddlers tend to put everything in their mouths, then the Peeps Easter slime recipe is your solution. […]
The Best Unicorn Gifts For Kids
Fairytales, glitter, rainbows, knights, and unicorns mean creative imagination, blissful smiles, and the wonderful world of stories that kids understand…teenagers and adults too. You only need one unicorn fan in the household for everyone to focus […]
Best Outdoor Toys for Toddlers and Kids
Remember the awesome times you had playing outside as a kid? By choosing the best outdoor toys for toddlers and kids, parents may recreate and enhance those fun times for their children. With all those wonderful […]
Best Two Player Board Games For At Home Fun
Most board games and card games are designed for multiple players, which leave couples and two players in a predicament. It’s not much fun trying to adapt a board game to work for two players. Take […]
The Best Water Trampoline for Kids (And The Young At Heart) in 2020
A winning combination for family fun, water, and exercise are water bouncers and water trampolines for kids…and adults too! Trampolines on land provide hours of fun, but a water trampoline—now that’s a different, daring experience. A […]
Salt Crystal Leaves – The Ultimate Fall At-Home Science Experiment!
Salt Crystal Leaves is an outstanding fall-themed science experiment for young kids. Imitate the frost on the colorful leaves by dipping real leaves or pipe cleaners shaped like leaves into salty water. The crystals can take a few days to form – so plan ahead! You […]
Cornstarch and Water: Is It A Solid, Liquid, Or Alien?
Have you wondered what exactly is the green gooey Oobleck that fell from the sky in Dr. Suess’ book Bartholomew and the Oobleck? Mix cornstarch and water and you have something representing the effect of quicksand or Oobleck. This gooey stuff changes shape from solid to […]
Fizzy Ghosts
Fizzy Ghosts is an easy Halloween science experiment made with household items. With kindergarten and grade-schoolers at home, there are possibly some googly eyes in the cupboard too. The ice takes about an hour to set, so some patience is also […]
How necessary is STEM really?
Hearing about STEM programs being incorporated into schools is nothing new, though I still frequently encounter districts that don’t have any STEM initiative in place. That doesn’t alarm me at first glance. See, I have also […]
Scientifically Spooky Soda
This glowing water science experiment is both fun and easy to do. Kids will learn about the properties of UV light when using a blacklight to try to make various cups of water glow. You also […]
Egg In A Bottle Experiment – Or How To Get An (Unbroken) Egg Into An Unbroken Bottle
Egg in a bottle is one of those magical experiments that will astound middle-schoolers. Add some drama showing that the mouth of the bottle is smaller than the egg. Is it magic or science? If you get the egg […]
Screaming Pumpkin Balloon
There’s no reason to wait for Halloween for this creepy STEM activity. Kindergarten kids can make their own screaming pumpkin balloons within seconds. Older kids may have just as much fun with screaming ghost balloons or […]
Is The Eureka Crate Our Favorite Teen STEM Box?
The Eureka Crate – Is It The Best Project Box For Teens? This post may contain referral/affiliate links. If you buy something, Fractus Learning may earn a commission at no cost to you. Teenagers are difficult […]
How To Make a Homopolar Motor – The Magical Moving Copper Wire Experiment
The Magical Moving Copper Wire Experiment is a homopolar motor science project that will fascinate your 12-year old. The project requires some patience – the motors take some time to create. Boys will also like racing […]
39 STEM Videos Your Students Will Love
Videos are great tools to explain a concept or for presenting practical experiments and activities students can do. Teachers, however, don’t always have the time to create their videos. We’ve created a list of STEM Video channels teachers may explore […]
Pumpkin Volcano
If a child is old enough to scoop out the seeds of the pumpkin, they will enjoy preparing the pumpkin volcano. Some cooks don’t use measuring spoons; they add a scoop of this and a pinch of […]
How To Make A Cartesian Diver
A cartesian diver works in the same principle as a submarine does. Ninth graders may have fun creating cartesian divers within minutes using a variety of materials. Here’s how. You also may be interested in: Kiwi […]
The Best LEGO Sets For Girls Of All Ages
LEGO’s fascinate any age and gender. However, LEGO theme sets were initially created more for boys than girls. In 2013 the 4th and 5th graders at Shorewood Hills Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, wanted to know why there were many […]