STE(+a)M it UP!

Last week I attended the Reaching Forward conference in Chicagoland. It was great being with co-workers that I don't normally work with. It was great being with the hundreds of other library professionals attending. And it was great learning new programming activities and ideas. Now to work these ideas into my program and build on them. So cool! I can't wait to have the kids try these. (Found some links on Pinterest based on suggestions from the presenters.)

Pinterest Kinetic Sand
Movable sand. As I saw online...98% sand, 2% magic (science).
Add food coloring if desired.

Sciencebob

(This was AMAZING! It captivated everyone walking into the room.)

Art Robot

This is the closest version of what we did. We added google eyes and used washable markers. 

The hardest part was working with the battery in the toothbrush. You might want to have that done ahead for the younger kids (even some adults needed help). Many versions on Pinterest.

I highly recommend trying this! We had so much fun with it.