Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It's such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my after school science class (which is composed of 1st and 2nd graders). They loved exploring how their own designs reflected in the kaleidoscopes- such a fun ... continue reading...
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20+ Cup Crafts for Kids
This collection of over 20 cup crafts for kids is a fun one! Not only will your children enjoy turning cups into things like bees, crabs, jellyfish, penguins and more, but they're sure to be inspired to come up with their own creations using cups. Follow our Crafts for Kids Pinterest board for even more ideas! This post may contains affiliate links. I love when you can turn an object as simple as a paper cup into something you never thought of. In this collection of ... continue reading...
Science Projects with Cardboard Tubes
Here are over 20 science projects for kids using cardboard tubes! In this collection of STEM and STEAM activities for kids, you'll find all kinds of creative ways to encourage scientific exploration using empty toilet paper rolls, empty paper towel rolls and other cardboard tubes. Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! This post contains affiliate links. We often use cardboard tubes for crafts (like with these adorable hanging bats) or for creative ... continue reading...
Light Science for Kids: Ways to Explore Refraction and Reflection
Here's a fun collection of light science for kids! You'll find light science experiments about both light refraction and light reflection in this science roundup. Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Because we have been having so much fun with our most recent light science activities, I decided to round up some more fun science ideas for kids having to do with light. You'll find ideas for examining light refraction (the bending of light) and light reflection ... continue reading...
NGSS Science
Below is a list of science activities on Buggy and Buddy that meet the NGGS for kindergarten, first, second, and third grades. Be sure to check back often, as this page will be updated frequently with new material! Science Activities on Buggy and Buddy that Correlate with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Kindergarten Science Activities Animals, Plants, and Their Environment Performance Expectations: K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship between the ... continue reading...