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At the middle school level, kids aren’t just focusing on demonstrations anymore. Middle school science needs application for the real world and should also include multiple STEM disciplines. These fall STEM activities for middle school can all provide that base and also are fun celebrations of middle school STEM activities! Many of these middle school …

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Easy LEGO Creations are one of those toys that have always stood the test of time for my kids. Even though my kids have access to video games and all kinds of other fun things to do, I’m still surprised how often they find their way back to those classic little bricks. If you are …

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One thing that happens when kids reach middle school is that suddenly, for pricing purposes, they are “adults.” I don’t know who first invented that scam, but I bet they are laughing all the way to the bank. Rather than put a middle schooler into an incredibly pricy summer camp program, you can instead learn …

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Middle school kids may not believe they are into patriotic activities for kids, anymore, but I bet you that’s not true. These patriotic activities for middle school are colorful, fun, hands-on, and cover a wide range of interests from the sporty kid to the science lover. Keep reading to find out some of our best …

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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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