Physics toys are toys whose action can be explained using physics principles. That means many toys can be physics toys! Toys are interesting and motivating for children. Make them educational by learning the science behind them! Here are some STEM activities from my collection. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. The…
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Magnet activities for STEM kids – and compasses
People have been fascinated by magnetism since early times and kids enjoy magnet activities. This STEM activity uses a variety of magnets to show the force around the magnet and compasses to help show direction of the force. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. The magnet activities use magnets and iron…
7 electric motor activities for kids – STEM labs
Electric motor activities are good for introducing electricity and magnetism to children. These topics are not always taught in depth because of their difficulty. These 7 fun and easy motor activities will make the concepts concrete and hands-on! Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. These experiments use batteries and magnets. Eye…