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On the 12th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark giveaway, one Marble Run! Marble Runs are one Jacks absolute STEM toys, so I thought it'd be a great toy to end STEMas. Happy STEMas dear readers and see you in the New Year! Please use the Rafflecopter to enter or the link here, and US residents only, thanks. And please leave us a comment to what you're looking forward in 2022 STEM Sparkers! Thank you for following our journey as a STEM happy family on this blog, and of course, happy

On the 4th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark giveaway, 1 Learning Resources Magnet Movers! Use the Rafflecopter below or link here, and please US residents only. Let us know one of your favorite STEM toys in comments below. Happy STEM-ing!

More than three years ago my engineering friend told me how her and her son make their own play dough, and she said suggested I should do it on my blog. I said send me your recipe, and three plus years later I'm posting how to make your own play dough. I'm not a procrastinator or anything. *Whistle, whistle* You'll Need 1 Cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Salt 1/2 Cup Water Mixing Bowl Food Coloring (optional) Cookie Cutters and Rolling Pin (optional) Instructions 1) Mix the salt

Alright STEM Sparkers, you knew I couldn't pass up one last chance to squeeze in some STEAM fun before Halloween! Disappearing Ghosts is an easy science experiment to do with all ages of kids-- it took us only 2 minutes to set up and 2 minutes to clean up. If you're having a Halloween gathering with kids, and you have biodegradable packing peanuts on hand, Disappearing Ghosts is a must for your gathering! You'll Need Bowl of Water Sharpie Biodegradable Packing Peanuts (must

Hi STEM Sparkers! I know it's been a long time; since June ! There was a lot going on (our 1 year old dog Panda got diagnosed with hip hip dysplasia, I had a sinus infection all of August, and Jack went back to school, plus the normal day to day things), so I took a break from the blog. I'm back today, but I might not be posting weekly as I continue to take care of other things. I do really look forward to doing some STEM or STEAM Halloween projects, so hopefully I get th

Wow STEM Sparkers! Summer is right around the corner. Jack has only 2 more weeks of school, but I know for a lot of kids, summer break has already begun. We're planning to send Jack to an in-person, day camp for most of his summer break, but there will be one week between end of camp and beginning of school where he'll be home. Bobby and I will have to work, so I'm hoping I keep to keep him engaged and entertained with one of the Virutal STEAM Summer Camps listed below. 1

STEM Sparkers, happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is February 12 of this year (2021). It is the year of the Ox. Jack and I made some...

Hi STEM Sparker! To say life in the US feels a little chaotic right now feels like a understatement. I've been trying to work (at my...

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate the holiday! Last year, Jack's pre-K teacher introduced their class to Hanukkah. She told them it...

Happy November STEM Sparkers! The weather in Phoenix is hard to beat; perfect for outdoor activity. So I thought no better time to take...

STEM Sparkers, join me today in welcoming STEM author Michele Knowlton-Thorne! Michele and I have known each other for a couple of...

Hooray for Jack! He turned six recently. My baby is six years old. I loved my birthdays growing up; my mom had way to make my day or...

Apologies for no post last week. I’ve been wrestling with how to breach a topic that I think others may need to hear which is: we’re not...

Hello STEM Sparkers! How is everybody doing? Trying to forget that school situations in the States haven't quite been figured out by...

Hi STEM Sparker readers! How are you doing this week? I hope you are doing well. We're feeling a little sleep deprived this week, as...

Hi STEM Sparkers! We have so many feelings this month in our house about current events, and I found the best way to for us to express...

Hi STEM Sparkers! I feel very lucky that STEM Authors want to keep being interviewed by me, and I couldn't be more thrilled that Vicky...

Hi STEM Sparkers! Today it is my pleasure to introduce you all to STEM author Orion Razat. This author wrote a book titled 101 STEM...

Yay! May the Fourth is almost upon us STEM Sparkers! One, you may be like what is May the Fourth: we covered the holiday last year in...

Well STEM Sparkers, we're about to enter the season of spummer here at STEM Spark HQ. It's going to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit by...