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Did you know that we’ve only started to understand how gravity works in the last 300 years or so? That’s not such a long time for a force that gave us the moon and tides, created our orbit around the Sun, and holds galaxies together. Fortunately, even though gravity’s effects are cosmic, it’s also easy to explore right here on Earth. We’ve gathered three of our favorite quick science tricks for exploring gravity with kids of all ages — and for curious grownups, too!

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Did you know that we’ve only started to understand how gravity works in the last 300 years or so? That’s not such a long time for a force that gave us the moon and tides, created our orbit around the Sun, and holds galaxies together. Fortunately, even though gravity’s effects are cosmic, it’s also easy to explore right here on Earth. We’ve gathered three of our favorite quick science tricks for exploring gravity with kids of all ages — and for curious grownups, too!

3 Quick Science Tricks With Gravity

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People have been fascinated by eclipses for at least 5,000 years — and they haven't gotten old yet! Eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth. This blocks the Sun's light, casting a moon shadow on the surface of Earth below. Very rarely, the Sun and the Moon line up perfectly, creating an amazing astronomical show for anyone standing in the path of the Moon's shadow: a total solar eclipse.

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People have been fascinated by eclipses for at least 5,000 years — and they haven't gotten old yet! Eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth. This blocks the Sun's light, casting a moon shadow on the surface of Earth below. Very rarely, the Sun and the Moon line up perfectly, creating an amazing astronomical show for anyone standing in the path of the Moon's shadow: a total solar eclipse.

Bring the Solar Eclipse Home

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Summer has arrived, and with it comes a lot of downtime. But KiwiCo delivers awesome activities and exciting experiments all summer long!

15 Activities to Fill Summer Downtime with Discovery

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Christmas

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With the holidays in full swing and the kids home for winter break, we wanted to share some festive DIYs for those chilly days best spent making memories with family. Read on to explore 10 of our favorite winter-themed projects that explore everything from circuit engineering and crystal formation to sensory play and food chemistry. Who knows, maybe they’ll even become a holiday tradition for years to come!

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With the holidays in full swing and the kids home for winter break, we wanted to share some festive DIYs for those chilly days best spent making memories with family. Read on to explore 10 of our favorite winter-themed projects that explore everything from circuit engineering and crystal formation to sensory play and food chemistry. Who knows, maybe they’ll even become a holiday tradition for years to come!

10 Winter DIYs for the Holiday Season

KiwiCo, the brand that delivers purposeful play, supports Toys for Tots' ongoing mission to bring joy to families in need this holiday season.

KiwiCo Donates 20,000 Crates & Art Supplies to Toys for Tots

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KiwiCo, the brand that delivers purposeful play, supports Toys for Tots' ongoing mission to bring joy to families in need this holiday season.

Thanksgiving

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This time of year, we’re grateful for the leaves changing, delicious food, and time spent with the people we love. With the kids home for Thanksgiving Break, what better way to celebrate their natural curiosity and creativity than by adding some awesome hands-on STEM activities into the mix? Read on to discover 5 of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed projects that explore big ideas like chemistry, engineering, innovation, and problem-solving that kids (and grownups) of all ages are sure to gobble up.

5 Hands-On STEM Activities for Thanksgiving Break

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This time of year, we’re grateful for the leaves changing, delicious food, and time spent with the people we love. With the kids home for Thanksgiving Break, what better way to celebrate their natural curiosity and creativity than by adding some awesome hands-on STEM activities into the mix? Read on to discover 5 of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed projects that explore big ideas like chemistry, engineering, innovation, and problem-solving that kids (and grownups) of all ages are sure to gobble up.

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Reading is an essential part of a child's early development. It not only helps them acquire language skills but also nurtures their imagination and creativity. When it comes to preschoolers, dinosaurs have a special place in their hearts. These magnificent creatures from the past captivate their young minds, making dinosaur books a fantastic choice for both education and entertainment.

Dinosaur Books for Preschoolers: Igniting a Prehistoric Passion for Learning

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Reading is an essential part of a child's early development. It not only helps them acquire language skills but also nurtures their imagination and creativity. When it comes to preschoolers, dinosaurs have a special place in their hearts. These magnificent creatures from the past captivate their young minds, making dinosaur books a fantastic choice for both education and entertainment.

School and Groups

KiwiCo has now given teachers and administrators the ability to create their own quote directly on our Education website. This way you can directly get pricing for orders you would like to place with the Schools &amp; Groups team. You will also be able to share the PDF quote with management and decision makers. You can find the instructions on how to create a quote below.

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KiwiCo has now given teachers and administrators the ability to create their own quote directly on our Education website. This way you can directly get pricing for orders you would like to place with the Schools &amp; Groups team. You will also be able to share the PDF quote with management and decision makers.

How to Create Your Own Quote

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Dr. Becky reframes resilience for parents and walks through her go-to, practical strategies for helping your kids build coping skills for whatever life throws their way.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Dr. Becky reframes resilience for parents and walks through her go-to, practical strategies for helping your kids build coping skills for whatever life throws their way.&nbsp;&nbsp;

3 Ways to Build Resilience in Kids

From Florida to California, and Alabama to Ohio, the KiwiCo Education team has worked with more than 50 Boys and Girls clubs from across the country. We know every Boys and Girls Club is unique and provides for their members in different ways, but is also united by the common goal that every club provides a variety of hands-on STEAM learning projects that are easy to implement, engaging, and make learning and exploring fun. Whether the club is looking to supplement its after-school programs or plan for a special STEM day, we are likely to have the perfect project.

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From Florida to California, and Alabama to Ohio, the KiwiCo Education team has worked with more than 50 Boys and Girls clubs from across the country. We know every Boys and Girls Club is unique and provides for their members in different ways, but is also united by the common goal that every club provides a variety of hands-on STEAM learning projects that are easy to implement, engaging, and make learning and exploring fun. Whether the club is looking to supplement its after-school programs or plan for a special STEM day, we are likely to have the perfect project.

Boys & Girls Clubs Programming

Have you ever wanted to escape to a magical world of your own creation? With pillow forts, you can do just that! Building a pillow fort is a classic childhood activity that never gets old. In this blog post, we'll give you some ideas for building the coolest pillow forts ever!

Pillow Fort Ideas for Kids That Will Make Them Say "Wow!"

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Have you ever wanted to escape to a magical world of your own creation? With pillow forts, you can do just that! Building a pillow fort is a classic childhood activity that never gets old. In this blog post, we'll give you some ideas for building the coolest pillow forts ever!

Welcome to the exciting world of water science fair projects! If you're looking for some fun and educational experiments to showcase at a science fair, you've come to the right place. Today, we will explore a wide range of water-based projects that are not only engaging and informative but also guaranteed to impress your teachers, classmates, and judges. So grab your lab coat, put on your thinking cap, and let's dive into the world of the best water science fair projects!

Best Water Science Fair Projects: Diving into the World of Water Science

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Welcome to the exciting world of water science fair projects! If you're looking for some fun and educational experiments to showcase at a science fair, you've come to the right place. Today, we will explore a wide range of water-based projects that are not only engaging and informative but also guaranteed to impress your teachers, classmates, and judges. So grab your lab coat, put on your thinking cap, and let's dive into the world of the best water science fair projects!

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Today, we're going to take a sweet journey into the history of everyone's favorite dessert - ice cream!Ice cream has been around for a long, long time, with its origins dating all the way back to ancient China, where it was made using a mixture of milk, rice, and snow. Can you imagine making ice cream with snow? There’s snow way!

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Today, we're going to take a sweet journey into the history of everyone's favorite dessert - ice cream!

The History of Ice Cream

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From the majestic planets of our solar system to the enigmatic exoplanets scattered across the vast cosmos, the universe is filled with celestial wonders. One such wonder is moons, captivating companions that orbit planets. Today, we embark on an exploration to discover which planet holds the record for the most moons within our solar system and delve into the fascinating realm of exoplanets, uncovering the planets beyond our solar system that boast a multitude of moons.

Which Planet Has the Most Moons? Exploring Moons Within and Beyond our Solar System

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From the majestic planets of our solar system to the enigmatic exoplanets scattered across the vast cosmos, the universe is filled with celestial wonders. One such wonder is moons, captivating companions that orbit planets. Today, we embark on an exploration to discover which planet holds the record for the most moons within our solar system and delve into the fascinating realm of exoplanets, uncovering the planets beyond our solar system that boast a multitude of moons.

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The Ask: Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama serves 180 students each year across 6 21st CCLC school-based clubs, all in Title I-funded schools. Their mission is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”&nbsp;

Developing 21st Century Leaders at Boys and Girls Clubs with KiwiCo

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The Ask: Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama serves 180 students each year across 6 21st CCLC school-based clubs, all in Title I-funded schools. Their mission is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”&nbsp;

Are you ready to embark on a colorful adventure with chalk? Get ready to transform sidewalks and driveways into vibrant canvases with our exciting chalk art ideas for kids. Whether you're a beginner or a budding Picasso, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. So grab your chalk and let's dive into a world of creativity!

Chalk Art Ideas for Kids: Unleashing Creativity Outdoors

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Are you ready to embark on a colorful adventure with chalk? Get ready to transform sidewalks and driveways into vibrant canvases with our exciting chalk art ideas for kids. Whether you're a beginner or a budding Picasso, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. So grab your chalk and let's dive into a world of creativity!

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Creating a Montessori bedroom for your child can be a wonderful way to foster independence, exploration, and a sense of ownership over their space. Today, we’ll guide you through the process of designing and setting up a Montessori-inspired bedroom for your little one. From choosing furniture to organizing the room, these practical tips can create an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and a peaceful sleep routine.

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Creating a Montessori bedroom for your child can be a wonderful way to foster independence, exploration, and a sense of ownership over their space. Today, we’ll guide you through the process of designing and setting up a Montessori-inspired bedroom for your little one. From choosing furniture to organizing the room, these practical tips can create an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and a peaceful sleep routine.

How to Make a Montessori Bedroom

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on engaging and stimulating activities for your 9-month-old baby. At this stage of their development, infants are rapidly growing and exploring the world around them. We understand the importance of providing your little one with age-appropriate activities that support their cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Below, we'll share a range of exciting and educational activities designed to captivate your 9-month-old's attention and encourage their continued progress. Let's dive in!

Easy Activities for Your 9-Month-Old Baby: Exploring Their Developmental Milestones

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on engaging and stimulating activities for your 9-month-old baby. At this stage of their development, infants are rapidly growing and exploring the world around them. We understand the importance of providing your little one with age-appropriate activities that support their cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Below, we'll share a range of exciting and educational activities designed to captivate your 9-month-old's attention and encourage their continued progress. Let's dive in!

Get ready to have an&nbsp;egg-cellent&nbsp;time with these cool egg drop ideas (with parachutes)!&nbsp;Combining the thrill of engineering and the wonders of physics, these experiments are perfect for young scientists. Today, we will explore a variety of egg drop ideas using parachutes and delve into the science behind each concept.

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Get ready to have an&nbsp;egg-cellent&nbsp;time with these cool egg drop ideas (with parachutes)!&nbsp;

6 Egg Drop Ideas That Use Parachutes

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Did you ever wonder what makes bottle rockets soar high into the sky, leaving a trail of colorful sparks behind? Bottle rockets are a popular form of entertainment, especially during summertime when the sun is shining. Today, we’ll explore the fascinating science behind bottle rockets, unraveling the secrets behind their flight and the magic they create in the sky.

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Did you ever wonder what makes bottle rockets soar high into the sky, leaving a trail of colorful sparks behind? Bottle rockets are a popular form of entertainment, especially during summertime when the sun is shining. Today, we’ll explore the fascinating science behind bottle rockets, unraveling the secrets behind their flight and the magic they create in the sky.

The Science Behind Bottle Rockets

KiwiCo's got options to support those working with some of the youngest budding innovators. From newborns all the way up, there are developmentally appropriate options to get even the smallest of innovators starting to pick up some STEM concepts.

Sparking Interest in STEAM through Early Childhood Development

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KiwiCo's got options to support those working with some of the youngest budding innovators. From newborns all the way up, there are developmentally appropriate options to get even the smallest of innovators starting to pick up some STEM concepts.

gift

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Welcome to our guide on selecting the absolute best gift for your little one's momentous first birthday! At KiwiCo, we comprehend the profound significance of this remarkable milestone, filled with joy and wonder for both parents and children alike. Brace yourself as we embark on an extraordinary journey through a labyrinth of options, handpicking the ultimate first birthday gifts that are guaranteed to surpass all expectations and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're a doting parent, an awesome relative, or an adored friend, get ready to discover a treasure trove of suggestions that will not only bring sheer delight but also ignite an awe-inspiring tapestry of growth and development for your precious bundle of joy.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Gift for Baby's First Birthday

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Welcome to our guide on selecting the absolute best gift for your little one's momentous first birthday! At KiwiCo, we comprehend the profound significance of this remarkable milestone, filled with joy and wonder for both parents and children alike. Brace yourself as we embark on an extraordinary journey through a labyrinth of options, handpicking the ultimate first birthday gifts that are guaranteed to surpass all expectations and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're a doting parent, an awesome relative, or an adored friend, get ready to discover a treasure trove of suggestions that will not only bring sheer delight but also ignite an awe-inspiring tapestry of growth and development for your precious bundle of joy.

Do you want to know the secret to a peaceful and restful sleep for your child? It's all about having a bedtime routine! In this article, we'll share some helpful tips to help you create a successful bedtime routine that will make bedtime a breeze for your little one.

How to Establish a Bedtime Routine that Works for Your Child

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Do you want to know the secret to a peaceful and restful sleep for your child? It's all about having a bedtime routine! In this article, we'll share some helpful tips to help you create a successful bedtime routine that will make bedtime a breeze for your little one.

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With summer on its way, we’re looking forward to spending lots of time playing and learning outside. There are endless ways to have fun in the sun, but one of our favorites is blowing bubbles! Have you ever tried putting some bubble chemistry to the test and experimenting with different types of bubble solutions? Discovering how various DIY bubble solution formulas make different kinds of bubbles is a fantastic way to promote gross motor skills, practice making scientific observations, engage in sensory play-based learning, and lots more! So, gather your ingredients, put on your bubble-blowing hat, head outside, and get ready to explore science that really pops! Bubble up!

Have A Blast With Bubbles! DIY Bubble Solution Recipes to Try This Summer

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With summer on its way, we’re looking forward to spending lots of time playing and learning outside. There are endless ways to have fun in the sun, but one of our favorites is blowing bubbles! Have you ever tried putting some bubble chemistry to the test and experimenting with different types of bubble solutions? Discovering how various DIY bubble solution formulas make different kinds of bubbles is a fantastic way to promote gross motor skills, practice making scientific observations, engage in sensory play-based learning, and lots more! So, gather your ingredients, put on your bubble-blowing hat, head outside, and get ready to explore science that really pops! Bubble up!

jellyfish

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We’re going to explore a place where the inviting light and warmth from the sun fades away, profound darkness creeps in, near freezing temperatures never take a day off, food is scarce, and the immense pressure is relentless. Would it surprise you to know that we’re actually talking about a place on Earth? What would you think if we told you that creatures actually thrive there? Well, in the deep sea, far below the shimmering surface of our planet’s ocean waves lies a hidden world filled with wonderfully weird inhabitants. Given the extreme environment they call home, these alien-like organisms have developed some truly remarkable adaptations: from bizarre shapes to mesmerizing colors to personal light shows! Are you ready to embark on an underwater expedition to the darkest and deepest corners of our ocean? Let’s dive in and meet some masters of the peculiar!

Meet 15 Strange and Mysterious Deep Sea Creatures

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We’re going to explore a place where the inviting light and warmth from the sun fades away, profound darkness creeps in, near freezing temperatures never take a day off, food is scarce, and the immense pressure is relentless. Would it surprise you to know that we’re actually talking about a place on Earth? What would you think if we told you that creatures actually thrive there? Well, in the deep sea, far below the shimmering surface of our planet’s ocean waves lies a hidden world filled with wonderfully weird inhabitants. Given the extreme environment they call home, these alien-like organisms have developed some truly remarkable adaptations: from bizarre shapes to mesmerizing colors to personal light shows! Are you ready to embark on an underwater expedition to the darkest and deepest corners of our ocean? Let’s dive in and meet some masters of the peculiar!

Reading is a fundamental skill that opens up a world of imagination and knowledge. Helping your child fall in love with reading can have a profound impact on their intellectual and emotional development. Today, we'll explore effective strategies to build a love of reading in your child, igniting their curiosity and paving the way for a lifelong love of books.

How to Foster a Love of Reading in Your Child

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Reading is a fundamental skill that opens up a world of imagination and knowledge. Helping your child fall in love with reading can have a profound impact on their intellectual and emotional development. Today, we'll explore effective strategies to build a love of reading in your child, igniting their curiosity and paving the way for a lifelong love of books.

cake

There's something magical about baking. A baker takes simple ingredients like flour, water, sugar, eggs, and baking powder, mixes them up in a bowl, pops the mixture in the oven and - abra kadabra - out comes a beautiful, golden brown cake! It's amazing, but why does it work? Baking may seem like magic, but it's actually science in action! That delicious cake that comes out of the oven is the end result of all the chemical reactions that take place during the baking process. Read on to learn more about the chemistry behind your favorite cake!

Baking Science Explained: 3 Chemical Reactions Needed to Bake A Cake

There's something magical about baking. A baker takes simple ingredients like flour, water, sugar, eggs, and baking powder, mixes them up in a bowl, pops the mixture in the oven and - abra kadabra - out comes a beautiful, golden brown cake! It's amazing, but why does it work? Baking may seem like magic, but it's actually science in action! That delicious cake that comes out of the oven is the end result of all the chemical reactions that take place during the baking process. Read on to learn more about the chemistry behind your favorite cake!

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