March 2018
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 […]
12/19/17
Robotic Arm
Sometimes, an object you need is just out of reach – like the TV remote on the coffee table or your favorite throw blanket that’s ALL THE WAY over there. […]
12/18/17
Melted Bead Ornament
During this period of social distancing and quarantine, board games are a great way to engage with your family or virtually with your friends! Your challenge is to design a […]
12/18/17
Insta-Freeze Ice
Everybody knows that turning water instantly to ice is a fun idea in comic books and fairy tales, but totally impossible in real life. Or is it? Believe it or not, […]