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Kitchen Science: Making Rain Clouds

May 28 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

make rain clouds in your kitchen and other color mixing activities

Here's something fun to try this weekend - make rain clouds with the kids in your own kitchen! Check out my full rain-cloud-making/color-mixing post here. P.S. Did you know that facebook has recently drastically changed the way pages like MPMK can share with their followers? Even if you’re a fan of the MPMK facebook page, only a portion of our posts and updates are showing up in your feed these days. So how do you continue to get all of our parenting, playtime, organization, and recipe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: color mixing experiments, DIY rain cloud, kitchen science, make a rain cloud, science at home, science experiments, shaving cream play

More Science at Home

September 28 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

My kids can't decide which is cooler, magnetic silly putty or hot lava science

I thought now might be a good time to sharpen up our science skills. (Plus, the last science at home post was a big hit.)  So today I've rounded up 10 more experiments sure to surprise and delight your kiddos. In no particular order, here they are:   #1 - 5: Reactions! Fun Science Activities that Fizz, Foam, and Pop! My Pal Amanda over at Not Just Cute has five fun experiments to "keep kids enthralled and provide plenty of opportunities for learning through questions, experimentation, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Educational Activities, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: kids activities, kitchen science, make a rain cloud, science at home, science experiments, STEM acitivities, STEM at home

Adding a Little Science to Playtime

May 17 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Science at home - bookmarking these ideas in my "preventing summer slide" file!

I'm over at momtastic today posting ideas on how to inject a little science into your summertime fun.   Speaking of summer, I have two announcements to make: You may recall that I recently posted about Melissa & Doug's trunki on my facebook wall and added it to MPMK's favorite things for traveling.  Well, guess what, just in time for your summer travels - select models of the Melissa & Doug Trunki are currently 40% off at Amazon. Since I live in Seattle I feel like I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learning & Engaging Tagged With: at home science activities, at home STEM activities, kitchen science, science at home, STEM activities

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