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12th Day of STEMas
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

Suzie Olsen
Dec 23, 20211 min read


11th Day of STEMas
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!

Suzie Olsen
Dec 22, 20211 min read


5th Day of STEMas
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!

Suzie Olsen
Dec 16, 20211 min read


3rd Day of STEMas
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!

Suzie Olsen
Dec 14, 20211 min read


STEM Product Review: Capture Cow Farts and Burps (Book) Plus #Giveaway
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

Suzie Olsen
Sep 12, 20213 min read


STEM Product Review: Code Breaker, Spy Hunter (Book) Plus #Giveaway!
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...

Suzie Olsen
Mar 26, 20213 min read


STEM Product Review: A Day in Code
STEM Sparkers, we have made it to March! I do sincerely hope that everyone is safe and healthy after the crazy winter storms and you...

Suzie Olsen
Mar 6, 20213 min read


STEM Product Review: Lava Lip Gloss Lab Plus #Giveaway!
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...

Suzie Olsen
Feb 22, 20212 min read


MCBD Book Review: Emerald Jones: Fashion Designer Diva
Hi STEM Sparkers! Thanks for coming back this week. Because this week is Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) week! Woot, woot! ...

Suzie Olsen
Jan 27, 20212 min read


Product Review: Dorktales Storytime
Hi STEM Sparkers! I hope your January is going well. I'm very excited that my favorite day in January, Multicultural Children's Book...

Suzie Olsen
Jan 22, 20212 min read


STEM Product Review: Shrimp, Shrimp, Cuttlefish Plus #Giveaway
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...

Suzie Olsen
Jan 1, 20212 min read


STEM Product Review: Lego Snowman and Reindeer Duo Plus #Giveaway
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...

Suzie Olsen
Dec 19, 20202 min read


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

Suzie Olsen
Dec 4, 20205 min read


STEM Book Recommendation: 2020 Edition Plus #Giveaway
STEM Sparkers, drum roll please! It's our annual STEM Book Recommendations plus giveaway! This book recommendation list is a part of the...

Suzie Olsen
Nov 26, 20201 min read


STEM Product Review: Kiwi Crate's Bubbling Cauldron Plus #Giveaway
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...

Suzie Olsen
Oct 9, 20202 min read


STEM Product Review: The Tiny Giant (Picture Book)
Happy Fall STEM Sparkers! It's kind of weird to say it's fall in Phoenix, since the temperature high is 105 degree Fahrenheit. But Jack...

Suzie Olsen
Sep 24, 20202 min read


Interview with a STEM Author: Laurie Wallmark
I'm nerding out right now STEM Sparkers! I got to interview author Laurie Wallmark (and I'm pretty sure I was only mildly nerdy and...

Suzie Olsen
Aug 28, 20203 min read


STEM Product Review: Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set Plus Giveaway
Happy Friday STEM Sparkers! Happy Juneteenth! Happy Father's Day! I think it's time to celebrate with a STEM Product Review and...

Suzie Olsen
Jun 19, 20203 min read


Interview with STEM Author: Vicky Fang
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...

Suzie Olsen
May 28, 20203 min read


STEM Product Review: Lego BrickHeadz Easter Chick Plus #Giveaway!
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...

Suzie Olsen
Apr 23, 20202 min read
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