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Are you looking for a fun way to include STEM this Easter? Consider Coding Critters Interactive Coding Toy. These clever bunnies are a fun new way for kids as young as four to learn the basics of coding -- screen free! Kids set a series of movements by using the directional buttons on the backs of their bunnies, creating chains of directions for their playful pets to follow.
As they complete the coding challenges in the included storybook, they'll learn how to direct Bopper to grab her carrot, pull Hip in her cart, or push Hop on the fun log swing. After kids have explored all the coding activities in the storybook, they'll be ready to come up with their own coding adventures using the 22-pieces included in the set. The critters -- which come in three additional sets featuring a pair of puppies, kittens, and dinosaurs -- can also be switched into play mode where they act as interactive pets. Perfect Completely app- and screen-free, kids and their parents will love that the critters are ready to code and play right out of the box. Highly recommended for ages 4 to 7. Coding Critters Ranger and Zip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5P3V5G/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=stemideas-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=149ac3f11208744442a1695daf8cd8ad&creativeASIN=B07P5P3V5G Rumble and Bumble https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PC36Y71/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=stemideas-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=c3bebb041b40e98447516805deb52db2&creativeASIN=B07PC36Y71 Additional Suggestions Dreamingbox Water Marbling Paint Kit for Kidshttps://amzn.to/3tTUly2 Make a Bunny Friend - https://amzn.to/31cDzh4 Rocking Baby Birds Balancing Toy- https://amzn.to/3tL5AIO Flower Garden, Building Toy Sethttps://amzn.to/3fg6JnJ Bopper and Hopper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082VYRNJS/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=stemideas-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=380349e1792ef04fcc8f6c3aa00c0278&creativeASIN=B082VYRNJS  
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Learn how to make a pop up rainbow card! This 3d Paper Rainbow Card is super duper easy to make. I love that it is made from white paper, though if you wish you can layer strips of colored paper and build a rainbow that way!
Time needed: 15 minutes. Depending on how you make your basic paper rainbow, this timing of this card making craft will be shorter or longer. E.g. if you use watercolors, making your rainbow is quick and easy, but you have to allow for drying times. If you use pens, there is no need for drying, but it will take longer to draw.. or you can use strips of colored paper stuck together. But making this card doesn’t take very long at all if you are in a hurry. But do take your time over it! To make a 3d Paper Rainbow Card, you will need:
Measure your rainbow width It is important to mark your paper to have the right fit for the card. The rainbow you paint must not be longer than width of the card (when opened). Create your paper rainbow As mentioned, you can use pens, watercolors or strips of paper stuck together to create your rainbow. We used water colors and let them dry. Cut your out your rainbow Once fully dry, cut off any whit excesses, so you are only left with the drawn or painter paper rainbow for your card. Fold your accordion rainbow Now is time to fold the paper into an accordion and making a folded accordion. Fold the short edge of your rainbow approximately 1cm. Then flip over and fold in the other direction. Keep going until you have a full concertina rainbow! Add glue to one edge of the rainbow Add glue to one edge of the rainbow and secure in the card – going across the width and perpendicular to the central fold. Leave space for writing and kawaii clouds. Now add glue to the top of the remaining rainbow Add glue to the top of the accordion rainbow and fold the card shut. Press gently but firmly. When you open up the rainbow will be secured. Let dry fully before opening and shutting too much! Add further decorations Start cutting further decorations – e.g. paper clouds. Did you make your own card? We would love to see your hard work. Post a picture in the comment section or on the Brains on STEAM Facebook page. Light Up Rudolph’s Nose
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has lost his glow and needs your help to light up his nose this holiday season! Learn about the science behind circuits in this holiday-themed electrical circuit activity. Materials Needed
At-Home Instructions
Add the A to STEAM
Did you make your own Light Up Rudolph? We would love to see your hard work. Post a picture in the comment section or on the Brains on STEAM Facebook page.
Play is one of the places where we can capture a kid's imagination. For a child to become interested in potentially having a STEM career, you want to capture their imagination. Being able to have that freedom to play is really one incredibly important way for this to happen.
Consider the following STEM inspired toys for children. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Clicking on links or images will take you to Amazon for more information about the products. Brainsonsteamokeechobee.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Brains on Steam (amazon.com, or endless.com, MYHABIT.com, SmallParts.com, or AmazonWireless.com).
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