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Lego STEAM Activity

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Lego STEAM Activity

Legos are such a fun and simple way to teach STEM. They can be an excellent tool for teaching mechanics and engineering. Our kids love to build with Legos for fun, and I let them whenever they want to, however, I also like to sometimes challenge them with something like this bridge-building activity. Frugal Fun 4 Boys always has fantastic ideas for boys and girls. This bridge-building activity challenges the engineer in everyone. All you need is some legos, a drawing of a body of water to cross, and a little ingenuity. Every builder will come up with a different...

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Rainy Day Activities and Crafts

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Rainy Day Activities and Crafts

It is raining outside and you are at the end of your rope. Your boys have a whole set of complaints ranging from: “I’m bored” to “he hit me”. This is the perfect time to keep them occupied with a craft project. Here are some general suggestions and tips for a successful craft day. Always begin by first reading the entire instructions. Make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand. Rubber cement and white glue are some of the best all around adhesives. Use glasses, plates to trace circles if you don’t have a compass. Score heavy paper...

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