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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 11th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off a Melissa and Doug Solar System Puzzle! I remember over two years ago we got this for Jack (look at 4 year old Jack here !), and how much fun we've had building this puzzling together-- hopefully whoever wins this puzzle will have fun too! Use the Rafflecopter below to enter or link here, and please US residents only. Leave us a comment about your favorite puzzle or favorite thing about puzzles, and happy STEM-ing!

On the 10th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark giveaway...a copy of Brilliant Baby Does Math! This board book is alot of fun to read with babies and toddler, but older children might appreciate it too. To enter, use the Rafflecopter below or link here and US residents only, please and thanks. Happy STEMas!

On the 9th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off... 1 Snap Circuits Jr. kit! As an electric engineer (turned systems engineer), I love any toy that introduces kids to circuits, and Snap Circuits do just that! Use the Rafflecopter below or the link here . US Residents only please, and let us know in the comments let us know in the comments if you've ever used Snap Circuits before or have other circuit toys to recommend. Happy STEM-ing!

On the 7th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark giveaway, one copy of the picture book Frankenslime ! Any slime lovers will love this book, and it pairs well with this Jingle Bell Slime . Use the Rafflecopter below or the link here . US residents only please. Let us know what kind of slime is your favorite, Fluff, Glow-in-Dark, Edible, Tradional, etc., in comments below. Happy STEM-ing!

On the 6th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark giveaway 1 Crayola Artic Color Chemistry Set! Jack loved the other Crayola lab set we had, so this set should be just as fun. Enter using the Rafflecopter below or link here . US residents only please. Leave a comment on your favorite chemistry set and as always happy STEM-ing!

On the 5th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off, one copy of The Curie Society! This graphic novel has been on my TBR list for a few months, so hopefully the YA fan who wins this graphic novel enjoys it. Enter using the Rafflecopter below or click link here . US Residents only please. And leave a comment letting us know of any other YA books we should add to our TBR. Happy STEM-ing!

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!

On the 3rd Day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off the Layla and the Bots: Making Waves (4th in series)! We're hooked on these fun and every page illustrated chapter books-- perfect for kids 6-10 (plus/minus a year)! Enter Rafflecopter below or link here , and please US Citizens only. Happy STEM-ing!

On the second day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off: 1 STEM book titled The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem . Jack was fascinated learning about the sewer system of London, and I thought of all my engineering friends whoever worked in water treatment-- this book's for you! Use the Rafflecopter below or link here , and please US residents only! Leave us a comment below on books you're looking forward to in 2022, STEM or non-STEM, and

Hi STEM Sparkers! I know it's been over a month since we've posted, but we've been busy with work and school and getting Jack vaccinated! I really hope the COVID vaccine is around the corner for children 0-5; that's my first holiday wish. My second holiday wish is that everyone in the STEM Spark community is doing alright, and my third wish is that I hope everyone will participate in the 12 Days of STEMas! Whether you just finished celebrating Hanukkah or plan to celebrate

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

Hi STEM Sparkers! I apologize that last week I didn't post again. I was focused on getting ahead on work tasks because this week the Olsens are going to Legoland California! With two thirds of us vaccinated, school ending, and temperatures rising in Phoenix, Bobby and I thought it was a good time to visit one of our favorite theme parks. This visit to Legoland will be our fourth, which shouldn't be too much of a surprise given that we love Lego. And I thought why not give

Happy May the Fourth and Cinco de Mayo STEM Sparkers! Jack has been exploring recycle, reduce, and reuse at school, and he had a school project to make something out of recycled/used project. He made two cardboard games, a pin ball/shuffle board and marble maze. His project inspired me to make a piñata reusing a small gift box I had-- the perfect STEAM Activity to celebrate both Cinco de Mayo and May the Fourth. I made a Chewbacca piñata because Chewie is one of my favo

Hi STEM Sparkers! It's my birthday soon, and all I want for my birthday was a COVID19 vaccine. And guess what? My birthday wish came...

Happy Engineers Week 2021 STEM Sparkers! I am busy at my day job (which is engineering!), so I didn't do the best planning for my blog Engineers Week. I wanted to review an engineering related toy or kit, but instead we're reviewing a lab kit that I bought in the Fall of 2020. Oh well, there's still a giveaway where one lucky STEM Spark reader will get the same Science Academy: Lava Lip Gloss Lab! So that's good, right? Alright let's get reviewing! Will your kids like

Happy New Year STEM Sparkers! It's been a busy week for Jack, Bobby and I. We waited for Santa Claus, played with the toys Santa left...

About a week ago Jack and I had a Lego build battle where we each had to build our own Lego ornament. He got the Snowman, and I got the...

STEM Sparkers, drum roll please! It's our annual STEM Book Recommendations plus giveaway! This book recommendation list is a part of the...

The bewitching hour is upon us STEM Sparkers! Halloween is 22 days away (or is it 21, depending on if you count today or not?)! We love...