Are fidget spinners still a thing? They were when I held this event in late April! Back then, the only thing cooler than a fidget spinner was a DIY fidget spinner. By June, I think fidget spinners topped the list of reasons teachers couldn't wait for school to end. I'll spare you my (totally legit) excuses for the delay and just offer up a few photos. DIY Fidget Spinners with The Maker Mom On April 29, I hosted a fantastically fun event at ... [ Read More ]
Kicking off a Weekend of STEM Fun
We'll be setting the stage for a weekend of STEM fun with this evening's #STEMChat on Twitter. Join in with our fantastic group of panelists--we've got parents, we've got educators, we've got STEM professionals (some of the panelists are all three)! We're going to have a blast sharing ideas and resources that encourage kids to find the science in everyday life thanks to our sponsor, the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge! This ... [ Read More ]