Solar energy is considered a renewable energy source as it comes from a natural resource- the sun. Solar energy is a very viable source of energy in some areas of the United States. It is successfully being used by some energy companies to supply clean electricity both commercially and residentially. Teaching your children about how solar energy works is a great way for … [Read more...] about Teaching Solar Energy For Kids
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Hydroponics For Kids- What, Why, And How
We all know how curious kids become when they see something new. Learning and playing go hand-in-hand, especially in the garden. Teaching kids the basics of hydroponics is a great way to introduce them to science in concepts in a fun, hands on way. They may also learn to love gardening as an added bonus of hydroponics for kids. Learning About Hydroponics Is Fun Kids love … [Read more...] about Hydroponics For Kids- What, Why, And How
5 Science Project Ideas Kids Can Do At Home
If you’re looking for after-school activities that don’t involve a screen, try one of these fun and educational science projects for kids. In addition to providing hours of entertainment, homemade science projects can teach kids about the world around them. Fun Science Projects For Kids #1 The Homemade Volcano Science Project For Kids Quite possibly the most popular … [Read more...] about 5 Science Project Ideas Kids Can Do At Home
How To Create A Science Station For Kids
When my kids were little, they had toys that encouraged imagination and taught more abstract principles of how things work. Now that they are 8 and 10, I am trying to get toys that challenge them. I want toys that excite them to learn even more in depth how things work. That is why I was so excited to learn about Lakeshore Learning's new Gifts for Growing Minds … [Read more...] about How To Create A Science Station For Kids
Camp Invention Reviews- Kids Day Camp Focused On Engineering
What is on the mind of most parents this time of year? My friends all want to know if my kids are doing camps and which ones. Well, I am very excited to tell you that both my kids are going to Camp Invention this summer. I have been selected as an ambassador for Camp Invention. It is the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp that focuses on science, … [Read more...] about Camp Invention Reviews- Kids Day Camp Focused On Engineering
How To Make A Mini Balloon Racecar
I am so excited today to share with you an excerpt from The Racecar Book: Build and Race Mousetrap Cars, Dragsters, Tri-Can Haulers & More (Chicago Review Press, October 2013, Ages 9 & Up) by Bobby Mercer. I received permission from The Racecar Book by Bobby Mercer to reprint this excerpt on how to make a mini balloon racecar because I know that building is always … [Read more...] about How To Make A Mini Balloon Racecar
5 Kids Science Ideas To Make Them Eager Learners
Sometimes it seems like kids enjoy science about as much as they do vegetables. Yet, parents know that an enthusiasm for science can lead to better grades in school and an exciting, useful career in the future. Through science, kids learn to ask questions, to try experiments and to let their curiosity lead them in unexpected directions. Encouraging an interest in science is … [Read more...] about 5 Kids Science Ideas To Make Them Eager Learners