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Amy Wung Tsao

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brown sands near seashore at daytime

brown sands near seashore at daytime

Beach Sand - Summer Science for Kids!

You’ll never believe where that white beach sand came from…

Amy Wung Tsao

Mom sitting with her young boy on the couch watching something fulfilling together.

Mom sitting with her young boy on the couch watching something fulfilling together.

Guilt-Free Screen Time with Fun Kids’ STEM Videos!

Mom-approved, family favorite educational series that my own kids freely choose to rewatch over and over again in my house!

Amy Wung Tsao

Small child learning about rainbow science outside as she holds out her hands and smiles at a rainbow in the spray from a garden hose outside on a grass lawn.

Small child learning about rainbow science outside as she holds out her hands and smiles at a rainbow in the spray from a garden hose outside on a grass lawn.

Outdoor STEM/STEAM Activities Round-Up (Updated for 2026!)

STEM/STEAM activities and experiments that get kids outdoors and learning about math and science. Perfect for a spring break activity, summer break activity, or an outdoor science lesson.

Amy Wung Tsao

Most Recent Posts

Collage of photos of kids’ STEAM activities that combine crafts with science, engineering, and math. The collage is titled “Kids Crafts with STEAM.” The photos have labels that read “launch it!”, “build it!”, “paint it!”, “cut it!”, and “light it up!”

Collage of photos of kids’ STEAM activities that combine crafts with science, engineering, and math. The collage is titled “Kids Crafts with STEAM.” The photos have labels that read “launch it!”, “build it!”, “paint it!”, “cut it!”, and “light it up!”

STEAM Crafts Round-Up

Sep 23, 20258 min read

Photo of twelve spoonbill birds migrating, flying in a V formation across a light-colored sky.

Photo of twelve spoonbill birds migrating, flying in a V formation across a light-colored sky.

Birds, Fish & Butterflies On the Move - Migration Science for Kids

Sep 8, 20255 min read

Collage of photos of kids’ science experiments. The collage is titled “Halloween Science Experiments” The photos have labels that read “make a spider web”, “draw a skeleton hand”, and “make a skeleton”.

Collage of photos of kids’ science experiments. The collage is titled “Halloween Science Experiments” The photos have labels that read “make a spider web”, “draw a skeleton hand”, and “make a skeleton”.

Spooky Halloween STEM/STEAM Activities Round-Up

Aug 20, 20252 min read

Photo of a rainbow in a dark sky over a mountain range.

Photo of a rainbow in a dark sky over a mountain range.

Rainbows and Light Refraction - Kid Science

Aug 11, 20254 min read

It’s Shark Week, Kid Science Edition!

It’s Shark Week, Kid Science Edition!

It’s Shark Week, Kid Science Edition!

Jul 13, 20254 min read

Collage of photos of kids science experiments. The collage is titled “Science Experiments for Fall” The photos are laid out in groups, labeled “weather science”, “worm science”, “germ science”, “hibernation science”, and “fungi science.”

Collage of photos of kids science experiments. The collage is titled “Science Experiments for Fall” The photos are laid out in groups, labeled “weather science”, “worm science”, “germ science”, “hibernation science”, and “fungi science.”

Fall Science Experiments Round-Up

Jul 3, 20255 min read

Collage of photos of preschool science experiments. The collage is titled “Preschool Science Experiments.” Some photos are labeled “with food!”, some photos are labeled “with art!”, and some photos labeled “with building!”.

Collage of photos of preschool science experiments. The collage is titled “Preschool Science Experiments.” Some photos are labeled “with food!”, some photos are labeled “with art!”, and some photos labeled “with building!”.

Preschool Science Experiments Round-Up

Jul 1, 20258 min read

The Big List of Fun Math Games

The Big List of Fun Math Games

The Big List of Fun Math Games

Jun 16, 20259 min read

Title reads "Kids Summer Book List with STEM!" Two picture book covers on the left with the caption "for your summer picnic", and two picture book covers on the right with the caption "for your beach trip"

Title reads "Kids Summer Book List with STEM!" Two picture book covers on the left with the caption "for your summer picnic", and two picture book covers on the right with the caption "for your beach trip"

Summer STEM Book List

May 30, 20256 min read

Close-up photo of a bee hovering right in front of a huge sunflower.

Close-up photo of a bee hovering right in front of a huge sunflower.

Bees, Butterflies, and Flowers, oh my! (Pollination Science)

May 20, 20255 min read

Girl about to get on a playground slide.

Girl about to get on a playground slide.

Outdoor STEM/STEAM Activities

Apr 19, 20256 min read

Wiggly Worm Science!

Wiggly Worm Science!

Wiggly Worm Science!

Apr 16, 20255 min read

Kid in sunglasses sitting on the beach, tossing sand at the camera.

Kid in sunglasses sitting on the beach, tossing sand at the camera.

Summer STEM/STEAM Activities Round-Up

Mar 17, 20253 min read

Measuring the circumference of a coffee mug for Pi Day

Measuring the circumference of a coffee mug for Pi Day

“Break” Pi STEM Challenge for Pi Day!

Mar 5, 20252 min read

Apple pie for March 14 Pi Day

Apple pie for March 14 Pi Day

Circle Play for Pi Day!

Mar 5, 20253 min read

Easy paper bracelet craft for celebrating Pi Day!

Easy paper bracelet craft for celebrating Pi Day!

Pi Day STEAM Activity - Paper Bracelets

Mar 1, 20252 min read

white petaled flower close-up photography

white petaled flower close-up photography

Earth Day STEM/STEAM Activities Round-Up

Feb 13, 20252 min read

Spring STEM/STEAM Activities Round-Up

Spring STEM/STEAM Activities Round-Up

Spring STEM/STEAM Activities Round-Up

Feb 5, 20252 min read

Patterns, Fractals, and Tessellations are Everywhere!

Patterns, Fractals, and Tessellations are Everywhere!

Patterns, Fractals, and Tessellations are Everywhere!

Jan 26, 20254 min read

2024 STEM Gift Guide

2024 STEM Gift Guide

2024 STEM Gift Guide

Nov 22, 20246 min read

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