Tag: STEAM

Halloween- Pumpkin Slime

I got together with some mini scientists/creators and we made Halloween inspired pumpkin slime.  Tis the season!  It is important to have an air tight container for your slime.  Why not make it super cute and fall themed? What you will need for this project: Playside Creations interlocking containers -Also found […]

Exploring Light With Children- Shadow Puppets

I could lecture my students about light and shadow, how shadows are made, about silhouette and shape, teach them about the difference between translucent and opaque … but I believe that hands-on learning is the best way for a child to fully grasp a mysterious concept like light.  So we put […]

Shark Silhouette Sun Catcher Craft

I found these amazing magnifying sheets at Dollar Tree a couple years ago, and I just can’t get enough of them.  I snatch all of them up when ever I find them at Dollar Tree.  My favorite thing to do with the sheets is make sun catchers with the kids. […]

Moving Bots at Figment Creative Labs

  We made some fun draw bots and moving bots this week at Figment summer camp.  It was a great activity to show the kids how vibration creates movement. What you need: Regular sized pool noodles (Can be found at Dollar Tree during summer season for $1 each.) Electric generic […]