STEM toys are educational toys introducing toddlers to important scientific concepts they will use as they grow older. The best STEM toys for toddlers provide hours of fun while learning to focus, solve problems, think critically, use their imaginations, and develop crucial gross and fine motor skills. According to the National Science Board, opportunities for…
For decades, children have played with and loved Lego toys. My children and I have enjoyed creative building with the best LEGO sets over the years. But not everyone appreciates the plastic and packaging involved. Others find it simply costs too much to buy LEGO-brand bricks. With that in mind, what are the best Lego…
If you are interested in electronics, programming, or how things work, consider purchasing an engineering kit. These kits are an excellent way to pass the time while learning more about science and technology. Beginner-level kits can also be a great project to complete with your teen or other family members. Many products are available that…
I am a believer in KiwiCo and their innovative STEM box for kids products and subscription crates. They makes science kits and toys that are fun and educational. Recently, they expanded their monthly box project offering to include a new area to explore – COOKING! This subscription box is focused on cooking and food. I…
Here’s another Koala Crate review by one of our Friends of Fractus families that has an eager 3 1/2 year old girl with a love for rainbows! We were sent this craft box at no cost to us to review. It’s no secret that in the past our parent reviewers have really liked the projects…
The best engineering toys for kids are STEM toys that blend learning engineering concepts, having fun, and combining kit pieces to create exciting engineering projects. An engineering kit can be a construction set, a video game, a board game, a robot kit with coding ideas, a physics activity, or a science kit. Most kits have…
To start, let’s answer an often asked question: “Are there any perpetual motion toys that work indefinitely”? Sadly, there are no toys that will run indefinitely after being put into motion. So if you came to this page hoping to find a loophole to bend the laws of thermodynamics, you won’t find it here. (Do…
The Kolala crate is a monthly project-box from KiwiCo designed for the preschool crowd. If your child is aged 3 to 5 years old, this is the crate for you. We’ve had these boxes for some time, but have found many parents willing do help in reviewing now that they have more time to spend…
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. Even if Peeps are too sweet for you, your kids may enjoy playing with the slime…and eating it. Supplies…
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 also may be interested in: Kiwi Co Reviews Cornstarch and water science experiment Egg in a bottle Supplies Needed…
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 liquid in a weird way. This a quick experiment using household items with a dramatic result. It’s perfect for…
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 required. You also may be interested in: Kiwi Co Reviews Zombie Dancing Raisins Glowing Water Halloween Squishmallows! Supplies Needed…
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 worked with schools who have a set-aside STEM time one day each week, and with schools who have a…
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 may be interested in: Kiwi Co Reviews Fizzy Melting Ghosts Cornstarch and Water Science Experiment Supplies Needed Glowing Spooky Soda…
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 into the bottle without touching it, can you get it out again? You also may be interested in: Kiwi Co…
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 creating their own screaming monster balloons. You also may be interested in: Kiwi Co Reviews Magical Moving Copper Wire…
Our Eureka Crate Review- Soap Dispenser – KiwiCo’s Teen Science Kit 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 to please. As the father of three of them- trust me – I know what I’m talking about. Don’t get…
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 their homopolar motor batteries on tinfoil which takes a few seconds to set up. You also may be interested…
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 to find videos you may incorporate into the classroom lessons. If there are any we left off, please add them in the…
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 that. Adding the ingredients for the pumpkin volcano science experiment is the same. It doesn’t matter if the toddler…
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