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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 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!

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

Hi STEM Sparkers. How are you doing? I've felt unmotivated, meh and behind on things, like I didn't post this piece last week as planned, and today I learned the word for how I've been feeling. I'm languished . But enough about me. This post is about doing crafts and reading books to celebrate Ramadan, which if you're not familiar Ramadan, it "is the month during which Muslims fast from before dawn until after sunset. People who are fasting must do their best to be kin

Hello STEM Sparkers! How are you doing this week? Jack and I are marching on with online school (he does it and I facilitate) all while...

Happy St. Patrick's Day STEM Sparkers! I really wanted to do lots of cool Women's History Month posts and even a Pi Day post (happy...

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 February STEM Sparkers! The weather is pretty awesome in Phoenix right now, and I get to talk to STEM author Jennifer Swanson on...

Hi STEM Sparkers! I'm excited to share that I've added a new trace and count the number, lucky number 7, with a winter them to the...

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...

Hi STEM Sparkers! This week I'm super happy to introduce you to STEM Author, Barbara Renner! Barbara and I have a special connection,...

Hi STEM Sparkers! I hope you are well this week. COVID19 case numbers keep going up, so please stay safe and healthy; I care for you...

Hey STEM Sparkers. How are you all doing? So during our summer of quarantine, we watched a lot of YouTube. Okay, so Jack watched YouTube...

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