engineering toys for girls

In my last post I wrote about a science experiment I did with all three of my boys. Since then, I’ve been looking for other science experiments and STEM toys for my kids to do together. Then I was contacted by Jarrby toys, and asked to review one of their […]

My Preschooler’s Favorite Building STEM Toy

25 Jul, 2018 in Engineering for kids / Teaching Kids Engineering tagged educational toys / engineering for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / STEM / STEM toys by Homeschool Momgineer

The demand for STEM careers continues to grow in the Technology Age. Yet, companies struggle to find qualified engineers and scientists to fill the jobs openings. I decided to research why there isn’t a pipeline of engineers for the available jobs, and found that kids lose interest in STEM careers […]

15 Middle School STEM Projects

20 Jul, 2018 in Engineering for kids tagged educational toys / engineering / engineering for kids / engineering projects for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / experiment / fidget spinner / middle school / physics for kids / STEM / STEM toys / tinker crate by Homeschool Momgineer

Troubleshooting is a key skill for engineers to develop. For some it comes easy, but for me it was a skill I had to develop on the job. Troubleshooting is essentially trying out different things to fix something that is broken. It is brainstorming possible reasons why something isn’t working […]

Troubleshooting Your Bot

26 Mar, 2018 in Engineering for kids / Teaching Kids Engineering tagged educational toys / engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / how a robot works / robot science / STEM / STEM toys by Homeschool Momgineer

I love toys that unintentionally help my kids explore STEM concepts. Unfortunately, many toys advertised as STEM are expensive. But I’ve found 25 Dollar Tree toys that will spark your child’s interest in STEM, and not totally blow the budget! Wondering what concept their exploring? I’ve also listed the concept […]

25 Dollar Tree Toys for Exploring STEM!

13 Nov, 2017 in Engineering for kids tagged educational toys / engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / how to teach math / physics for kids / preschool activities / STEM / STEM toys by Homeschool Momgineer

Whether I’m looking for a Christmas present, or a birthday gift, I always try to give gifts that help kids become interested in Engineering. But I don’t really like giving the standard “STEM” type toys or kits, but always find something that will allow the kid to explore a STEM […]

15 Unexpected STEM Gifts for Toddlers

23 Oct, 2017 in Engineering for kids tagged educational toys / engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering projects for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / STEM toys by Homeschool Momgineer

A few weeks ago, my son and I reverse engineered a fidget spinner. We learned what the toy was made out of, and talked about how we could make one for ourselves. The fidget spinner included 4 bearings (one being a high speed bearing) and a plastic case. In the […]

How to make a Fidget Spinner

7 Jul, 2017 in Engineering for kids tagged engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / fidget spinner / how to make a fidget spinner / STEM / STEM activities by Homeschool Momgineer

Many toys are a great for introducing physics for kids. I love how so many of my son’s toys have introduced him to complicated concepts without him even realizing it. From Hot Wheels tracks to fidget spinners, my son’s toys have opened so many opportunities for him to learn about […]

Physics for kids with Beyblades

13 Jun, 2017 in Science Experiments tagged educational toys / engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / physics for kids / STEM / STEM toys by Homeschool Momgineer

It’s May the Fourth, and if you’re a Star Wars fan, you may also know this day as May the Fourth Be with You, a nod to common phrase in the famous movies. Since we’re BIG Star Wars fans at my house, I thought it would be a perfect day […]

May the 4th Be With You: 21 Ways to Teach ...

4 May, 2017 in Science Experiments tagged educational toys / engineering / engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering projects for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / how to be an engineer / physics for kids / preschool activities / preschool math / STEM / STEM toys by Homeschool Momgineer

One of my favorite electives in college was about Biomechanical Engineering. The class basically broke down the entire human body into levers and other simple machines. So you can imagine how excited I was when one of my son’s Tinker Crates involved building a mechanical hand! My son already learned […]

Teach Your Kid about Biomechanical Engineering

18 Apr, 2017 in Engineering for kids tagged biomechanical engineer / educational toys / engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering projects for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / how to be an engineer / mechanics / STEM / STEM toys / tinker crate by Homeschool Momgineer

After our last Tinker Crate, my son immediately asked me when we would be getting the next one. I told him not for another month, and his face fell. He loves making, learning, and experimenting with things, as well as uninterrupted time with mom. When last month’s box finally came […]

The Mechanics Behind Our Hands

27 Mar, 2017 in Engineering for kids tagged educational toys / engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering projects for kids / engineering toys / engineering toys for girls / hand / mechanics / physics for kids / STEM / STEM toys / tinker crate by Homeschool Momgineer