Kids and cats are on to something – there’s something so fun about cardboard boxes. Empty cardboard boxes are like a blank canvas. They can become spaceships, TVs, even cardboard playhouses with just a little creativity and imagination. Besides being completely open-ended, cardboard crafts are a great way to repurpose cardboard boxes that would otherwise …
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It’s the month of love, and that’s exactly how I feel about the STEM activities coming in the February Winkle Crate! The Winkle Crate is my STEM subscription box for kids. Every Winkle Crate comes with everything you need to complete four DIY-style, kid-friendly STEM projects. Not only that, but each Winkle project has online video instructions that …
Snow indoors? With The Winkle, it’s possible. I’ll share with you my recipe for snow that doesn’t melt, isn’t freezing, and provides hours of fun! But before we talk about how to make snow, let’s talk about the science of this fun chemistry project for kids. There are only two ingredients needed to make snow: …
If you’re new to homeschooling, The Winkle, or you just want to know more about what STEM means – you’ve come to the right place. Let’s start right from the basics. What is STEM, and what does STEM stand for? STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM education is the study of …
New year, new STEM! I’m so excited about what’s coming up this year with The Winkle. We did a whole year of STEM projects already, and there’s a whole ‘nother year packed full of learning, creativity, and fun coming your way. I’d love to spill the beans and tell you about all the STEM activities there to look …
It’s been one heck of a year. I knew launching a business wouldn’t be easy, but I never could have anticipated all the wild, unpredictable challenges that 2020 would bring. There was bad, but still lots of good, and I want to focus on that as we move forward to 2021. So let’s reflect on …
It’s December, and at this point in 2020, I think a lot of us are running low on ideas for things to keep the kids entertained at home. Usually, being home for the holidays is what I look forward to, but being at home has gotten a little… old. So, in addition to your regular …
Homemade gifts are so special. There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get when you receive a gift, knowing that the giver spent time, thought, and care to make it specifically for you. The Winkle is all about creating things, and what better thing to do with your creations than share them? These gifts are …
Let’s finish 2020 strong with four awesome STEM projects! The December Winkle Crate is full of festive fun, with activities perfect for celebrating the holidays and learning, too. The Winkle Crate is our STEM subscription box for kids. Every Winkle Crate comes with everything you need to complete four DIY-style, kid-friendly STEM projects. Not only that, …
Some kids can be hard to shop for. You know the ones. That flashy new toy you bought? They already pushed all the buttons and switched all the switches, and now the toy is old news. So what can you give a curious kid that’ll keep them entertained and engaged longer than twenty minutes? The …