Engineering challenges are an engaging way to bring science concepts to life, while helping kids learn how to think creatively and critically, as well as problem solve. Kids of all ages will have [...]

Get outdoors and enjoy some creative play with these awesome STEAM activities for kids! Water Balloon Parachutes: Everyone loves a good water balloon activity on a hot day. Using a plastic bag [...]

Whether you’re going on a camping trip or just hanging at your house, building a solar oven is a fun summer project for the whole family. And you don’t need to spend a lot of money either! Solar [...]

Get the kids together, create a few instruments, and hold a backyard concert! Check out five of our favorite instrument designs. Guitar: Grab a shoe box or cereal box and get crafting on your new [...]

Round up the peeps (both your friends and that sugary goodness) because it’s time for an Easter-themed Instant Challenge! After solving the Challenge, take a photo and tag us on Twitter or [...]

Test your team’s engineering and problem-solving skills with a little St. Patrick’s Day STEAM Challenge! For this Challenge, you’ll need to build a St. Paddy’s bridge using only coins. You must [...]

Looking for a quick, affordable Valentine’s Day activity for kids? Check out our Valentine’s Day STEAM Challenge! For this Challenge, kids will design and create a gift for someone they care [...]

Fall is in full force, and with it brings tons of new fun things to try. Look in your yard, your art box or your pantry for supplies to make some new crafts, learn about nature or just [...]

Duct tape has been used for everything from fixing tents to making wallets to spaceflight. But did you know that a mom had the original idea for duct tape? 

School’s out, which means it's time to get outside, get crazy, and most of all, get creative! Here are a few ideas to get you started.