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You don’t need glue to make this amazing 2-ingredient cornstarch slime recipe! It’s not oobleck, it’s real slime made with cornstarch! We love our slime recipes, but sometimes we’re out of glue. I try not to make it happen, but sometimes I drop the ball. So if your kids want to make slime and you’re …

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One of my favorite science experiments is the DNA extraction lab where kids learn how to extract DNA from strawberries or another fruit. NGSS has it as a high school activity, but I routinely do it as part of middle school STEM activities and even with elementary kids. I think it’s really fun for kids …

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We love STEM activities for kids, but it’s no secret that sometimes, STEM supplies can be expensive. A lot of STEM sets can cost upwards of $500 just for a single classroom. Most teachers and families can’t afford such expensive supplies, which is why I like using household supplies for our at-home STEM activities. One …

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Summer is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a way to keep your middle schoolers learning over the summer, middle school STEM activities are perfect! Summer STEM activities aren’t just about learning, but they are also fun! Your middle school kids will do everything from math practice to engineering without even realizing …

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