Wondering what activities you can do to meet the Next Generation Science Standards for Kindergarten? Unpack the standards and find simple NGSS lesson plans for kindergarten here! Can’t get enough NGSS science experiments? Check out the full list of Next Generation Science standards by grade level. The Next Generation Science Standards for Kindergarten (often called …

We love summer STEM activities! Exploding paint rockets are not just a fun art project, but they are also a complete STEM activity! The exploding paint bombs STEAM activity includes all elements of science, technology, engineering, and math, making it the perfect summer STEM activity. It’s the chemical reaction in this science experiment for kids …

We love fireworks, but since we live in the middle of Dallas, we can’t really set off our own fireworks. But what we can do is patriotic activities for kids! Every year, we watch the city set off fireworks, but there is something particularly satisfying about setting off your own fireworks. I decided to see …

Shark week is the best. Although I didn’t hear about it until my kids were born, apparently it has been running since 1988, so nearly 30 years. My kids love sharks almost as much as they love dinosaurs, so we definitely embrace shark week around here. These shark week activities are perfect for kids to …

We love hands-on STEM activities for kids, but sometimes you need a quick science experiment for kids that is mess-free. When this is the case, we love using science discovery bottles to quickly learn about a concept with less mess. You can re-use most of these over and over again and keep them in your …

If you’ve ever had a kid ask you how rain works, you can show them easily with this cloud in a jar science experiment! It’s the perfect addition to any spring STEM activities that you try this year. Make a raining rainbow right at home! Science experiments for kids can be super complicated. Just the other …