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STEM + Pets: Backyard Science & Pet‑Friendly Learning for Real Families
Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase, I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. School will be out for a lot of kids soon, but others go year-round. I wanted to share a Lesson Plan based on STEM + Pets: Backyard Science & Pet-Friendly Learning for Real Families. Once you’ve finished reading this article leave me a comment and let me know what you thought of it and why. When Charlie was little Spring had a way of pulling families back outside again. The air feels different, the days stay brighter longer, and suddenly even the…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Proof That Screen-Free Fun Still Exists (and Costs Less Than $50)
Santa and I have proof That Screen-Free Fun Still Exists (and Costs Less Than $50). If you’re looking to gift some screen-free fun this holiday season? TOSY’s Magnet Collection features top STEM toys that inspire creativity and curiosity, plus won’t break the bank. Magnet Pyramid (Glow & Stone) // $34.99 – With 243 rare earth magnets, this mesmerizing shape-shifting toy allows for over 1 billion transformations, boosting spatial awareness and imagination. The Glow version even comes with a UV flashlight to illuminate holographic stickers, while the Stone version offers a sleek, modern look. 3×3 Magnet Cube // $36.99 – Offering a modern and creative take on the classic brain teaser toy, this cube is enhanced with powerful magnets and…
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From Classroom to Cosmos: How Space Ranger Fred Helps Kids Explore Space and STEM
By Matt Newnham, Author of Space Ranger Fred When I first created Space Ranger Fred, I never imagined he would one day be part of lessons that help children explore science and the wonders of the universe. In fact, Fred started life as a short story for an English teacher to use in class. Back then, he was called Space Ranger Max. The tale was simple, funny, and light-hearted, but it captured imaginations. Years later, as I developed the story into a full children’s book, Fred emerged as the curious, adventurous boy readers know today. The first book, Space Ranger Fred and the Shoelace Adventure, was written to be fun.…
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