Author: bcmuslimhomeschool
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Steam Challenge: Lego Bridge
This Lego Challenge was making a bridge that could carry the most load. They used rocks for load.
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Melt and Pour Soap Making
Melt and Pour soap are easy to make, does need adult supervision. We bought the Melt-and-Pour soap, (1) melted it in a double boiler, (it can be melted in microwave as well), (2) added scent and color, (3)and finally poured in the molds. What I learnt form YT vids – don’t over heat the soap,…
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Toys/Activities – no mess, no sound
Making Origami, Geoboard, Word Search, Poppit, Coloring pencils and paper (hopefully the colors will stay only on paper). Can be carried in a bag, if visiting a quiet place.
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Planning Meals with Kids
Something to do with older kids and get them involved. There is a higher chance of them not making “I don’t like lunch” excuse if they are participating in deciding what is for lunch!
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Wooden Brain puzzles
One of my favorite toys. The kids are learning, enjoying, not so messy. One downside is that the pieces tend to get lost. All the time they are trying to solve, they are away from screen, so that is a plus. Not a loud toy, quiet playing.
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Useful 3D Prints
Most of the 3d prints prints we did feels like just-for-fun, without much practical use. But it was fun for the kids, it did help to improve their computer skills. I think personalized bookmarks, key chains, nametags, are somethings that are actually useful. TinkerCad and Ultimake Cura softwares were used (both are free). TinkerCad is…
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Crochet, Finger knitting, Loom knitting
All these can be done with same yarn. Crochet needs the hook, I think kids aged 8+ may enjoy it. Finger knitting is easier, younger kids can do it as well. Loom knitting was the favorite for my kids, they were making tiny hats with it. The picture below is for Loom knitting.
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Acrylic Painting
Kids always seem to enjoy painting. Maybe because it is so messy, and hard to clean up?!! Just need to make they are wearing clothes that are okay to get paints on. Need to protect the carpet/floor as well with some sort of cover.
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Fun Projects, basic Electronics
The kids made a flashlight and traffic light model. Projects like this help to learn about Electronic basics (battery, wires, LEDs). It is interesting, fun and keeps them busy. The instructions were pretty easy for 8-12 years old, they don’t need much adult help. The kit had Sanding paper to make the pieces fit into…
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STEAM Challenges-1
Listing some STEAM challenges that the kids enjoyed a lot, super fun and educational. Good for Applied Design, Skills and Technology. Lego Bridge Challenge: Build a bridge with given Lego pieces, and the bridge has to pass over a paper sheet (simulating water) without touching it. Test by how many stones (or weights) could be…