June 2018
06/02/18
Butterfly Feeder
What’s the buzz? Spring is here, and that means all the wildlife is a flutter. What better way to celebrate this impressive season than by making a butterfly feeder. With […]
06/02/18
Bubble Fireworks
When you think of the 4th of July, what is the first thing you think of? America? Freedom? Most people think about those bright colorful explosions in the sky… fireworks! […]
April 2018
04/16/18
Cloud Viewer
As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers!” But, where do the oh-so-important showers come from? Clouds, of course! There are so many types of clouds – puffy, white […]
03/13/18
Great Chain of Pi
Mmmm… pie! Wait, no, we’re talking about mathematic’s favorite irrational constant, pi! This infinite number (3.14159265…) is an extremely important tool used to calculate everything from a circle’s diameter to how […]
February 2018
02/19/18
It's Just a (Moon) Phase
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought the Moon was missing? Or that part of it had faded away? Don’t worry, it’s just a phase! Our […]
02/13/18
Build Your Own Paddle Boat
Full STEAM ahead! Add some splishy-splashy playtime to your learning with this fun and simple DIY engineering activity. Learn now to design and build your very own paddle boat just […]
January 2018
01/11/18
Snow Laughing Matter
The three states of matter are the three distinct forms that matter can take in most environments. For example, water is a LIQUID at room temperature, but it can become […]
01/11/18
Magical Self-Inflating Balloons
During the cold days of winter, it’s easy to get cabin fever. Break up the boredom with this fun, simple science experiment using only a balloon, a measuring tape and […]
01/05/18
Wobble Bot
We’ve all wanted our very own robot and now you can learn to make your own! All you need is a few supplies to create a wibbly wobble bot. Use […]
December 2017
12/29/17
Storybook Stem: Three Little Pigs
Haven’t had a chance to try a Storybook STEM Challenge in the Tinkering Garage yet? Specially-designed for early childhood learners, these activities help bring favorite stories to life while also providing valuable […]