After our previous experience with the IDO3D pen, we were incredibly excited to hear that IDO3D was now offering a vertical 3D pen. Vertical 3D pens allow you to write in the air. We decided to test this feature by creating a 3D carbon atom model. It is a fun STEM activity and introduction to engineering activities for …
Technology activities
Today, we’re wrapping up our technology section in the 31 days of STEM activities for kids series. Technology is a hard area to teach as it is constantly evolving. I know technology will be a big part of the world for most of Monkey and Bo’s lives (and probably all of it), so it is …
Do you love busy bags? I am so excited about today’s hidden picture busy bag! By far, this is one of our favorite STEM projects for toddlers. They can learn about color science, counting, and color theory all in one fun activity that is age-appropriate. Busy bags are an awesome, totally amazing, and creative way …
Do your kids know how to plan a route with a map? Do you? This simple STEM activity teaches map skills for kids they can use to find their way around the world using a traditional road map. Use this activity to round out maps themed thematic units! This activity is one of our favorite …
We love our easy LEGO creations, but we also love experimenting with new technology. So of course, we had to try 3D printing LEGO bricks! These printable LEGO bricks turned out better than we could have imagined, and they are a great project for 3D printing begenniners. We are super new to 3D printing and …
When you make a lot of easy LEGO creations like we do, you’ll lose pieces. That is part of the process! But what happens when you want to break out an old LEGO set and build it again? What if you are missing pieces? Do you try to find the piece for crazy-high prices on …