Setting time aside for STEM, and offering varied STEM materials to create with, is one of the best things I’ve done for our homeschool. This time for investigation gets their imaginations working. It ignites problem-solving skills. It is a time to play, to create, to invent. To see themselves as makers. The biggest hurdle for […]
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Tin Can Wind Chime – Frugal Projects
This frugal tin can wind chime project is a great way to decorate your front porch this summer. Making a wind chime is super frugal, especially when using a tin can. It’s also easy to customize so kids can make it their own. It does require a parent’s help because the tin can be sharp for […]
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Bottle Cap Art
Bottle cap art is a perfect activity to get kids doing some hands-on creative work. And, we love crafts at our house! Especially, because I can almost always use recycled or repurposed materials to do them. Homeschooling costs can add up and spending extra money on craft supplies can feel so frustrating. You can read more about […]
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Tinker Trays, STEM Boxes, and Purposeful Destruction
Tinkering, discovering, and inventing are great ways for kids to learn. But, STEM can cost money you don’t have to buy materials for projects. And, it can take time to put those projects together and then clean them up afterward. I hear ya. We all could use some more time in our day and money in […]
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