Spring Break is coming up! Just because the kids have time off of school doesn't mean they can't still learn while having fun.
These three STEM activities from Tierra Encantada might be just what you need to keep kids learning and having fun during Spring Break.
Color Scavenger Hunt - For ages 3+
What You Will Need:
- a small, white paper bag or sheet of white paper
- crayons
What to Do:
- Use the crayons to color small squares on the bag or piece of paper. This will be your child's guide to find items that match the colors.
- Kids go on a hunt through the house to find items that match the colors and place those items in the bag.
Why I Like It:
You can easily tailor this scavenger hunt to the age of your child and the items you have in the house. My 5-year-old really enjoyed this one.
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Fluffy Slime - For ages 1+
What You Will Need:
- 1 cup of glue
- 1/2 cup of hot water
- 2 teaspoons of Borax
- shaving cream
- food coloring
- spoon
- large bowl
What to Do:
- Mix the Borax and water, and set aside.
- Add the food coloring to the glue and mix well.
- Add the shaving cream. The more shaving cream you add, the fluffier the slime will be. Fold in until well mixed.
- Add small amounts of the borax/water mixture until the slime is no longer sticky.
- Take out of the bowl and knead.
- Play! (But keep it away from carpet and other home fabrics. Adult supervision is required.)
Why I Like It:
This is a hands-on opportunity for kids to see how chemical reactions work. Just make sure younger kids are supervised because this slime is not taste-safe.
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Balloon Rocket - For ages 2+
What You Will Need:
- balloon
- string
- straw
- tape
- scissors
What to Do:
- Choose where you want your balloon rocket to go (point B) and then choose a starting point (point A). Loosely measure that distance and cut your string to that length.
- Thread the string through the straw.
- Tape your string to point A and B.
- Blow up the balloon, pinch it tightly so no air escapes, and tape it to the bottom of the straw. Make sure the back of the balloon is facing point A.
- Pull the balloon/straw combo back to point A and let it go.
- How far did it go? Did it reach point B? Try again and talk about your observations.
Why I Like It:
This experiment is just that - an experiment! It will take trial and error to get your balloon to travel as far as you want it, and you can redo the experiment to test out different lengths and balloon inflation. It also gives kids a visual of what acceleration is. While little kids will like the movement of the balloon, older kids will be able to grasp the science behind this activity.
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