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Hands-on optical illusion science experiments! We are loving this kind of science project because my favorite new publishing company released a children's book this year introducing the woman who developed a laser to treat eye cataracts! More on that in a moment! Patricia Bath is an amazing role model in so many ways! She is an African-American woman who overcame all kinds of challenges to become an ophthalmologist who patented record-breaking technology to treat cataracts and eye cancer! The Doctor With an Eye for Eyes  introduces her story to children with friendly pictures and catchy rhymes. (Amazon affiliate link below:) To celebrate our new obsession with everything related to eyes, I'm excited to welcome Eva from KidMinds.org to share a fun, hands-on optical illusion you can do with your kids or students! And, as a bonus, it includes math too! Here's Eva: You know it when you see it. A science project for your little kids that is just r

Not only are these Valentine treats gorgeous, but they are soooo easy to make! Your kids can do almost every step, or you can whip them up for a quick party! (Actually, you can make them any time of the year, but since today is Valentine's Day...)  :) Normally I only share sugar-free or low-sugar recipes, but I understand a lot of you don't have the same issues with sugar that I do...and this is such a beautiful, easy treat to make--even last minute! Here are the 4 ingredients: 2 cups white candy melts 8 OREO cookies 1/2 cup pretzels 1/4 cup M&Ms And here is the EASY How-To: 1- Crush the pretzels and OREOs into 1-inch bite-size pieces  This is super fun for toddlers and preschoolers to do...just put the pretzels in zip-lock baggie and let them smash it with the bottom of a cup. Repeat it with the OREOs. 2- Arrange the pretzels evenly in the bottom of an 8 inch casserole dish. 3- Add the OREOs. 4- Place the candy melts

This Shark Valentine Printable is free to download and print, and it's loads of fun for all ages! Shark Valentine Free Printable All our kids love sharks, and I happened to have a bag of fossilized shark teeth to pass out with them! You can get fossilized shark teeth too (Amazon affiliate link below), or just share the cards! They have fun shark teeth facts and a tiger shark drawing! They are also perfect if you need a sugar-free or no candy Valentine idea! Click here to download your free shark valentines ! They are perfect for shark and ocean lovers, or if you just need a "boy valentine" (though they were very popular with both boys and girls at our party)! And if you're looking for more Valentine ideas , click here ! I have science, STEM, art, literacy, math, and more! Happy Educating, Carla I may share at any of  these parties ! Never miss another post again!   Sign up for our weekly updates newsletter

This Shell Valentine Printable is free to download and print, and everyone loves shells! Shell Valentine Free Printable All our kids love shells--they love finding them on the beach, counting them, looking for patterns and colors, and... sharing them with friends! I included a super fun shell fact on the valentine too! You can give a shell valentine with a shell, or just print the cards out! If you don't live near a beach, you can get sets of shells at a dollar store or on Amazon (Amazon affiliate link below)! Click here to download your free shell valentines ! They are perfect for shell and ocean lovers, or if you just need a no-sugar or no-candy valentine! And if you're looking for more  Valentine ideas , click  here ! I have science, STEM, art, literacy, math, and more! Happy Educating, Carla I may share at any of  these parties ! Never miss another post again!   Sign up for our weekly updates newsletter and g

This Color-Me Valentine Printable is free to download and print, and it's loads of fun for all ages! Color Valentine Free Printable Coloring is a favorite preschool and toddler activity, so my preschooler shared these valentines with all our friends at our party today. We included two markers, but you could also include a set of crayons, colored pencils, or any other coloring tool--I bet even older kids would love it with a gel pen! As an extra happy bonus, there was no candy or sugar involved in these valentines! Click here to download your free color valentines ! I especially like the coloring-book style heart balloons! We put our markers in zip lock baggies with the card, but you could just as easily stick the markers to the card with a little scotch tape! And if you're looking for more  Valentine ideas , click  here ! I have science, STEM, art, literacy, math, and more! Happy Educating, Carla I may share at any of  these parties !

This Magnet Valentine Printable is free to download and print, and it's loads of fun for all ages! Magnet Valentine Free Printable Magnets are one of our favorite science tools! You can put them in a sensory or science bin, make patterns on metal doors or cookie sheets, or just share the cards! I used a set of button magnets (Amazon affiliate link below) and hot glued them to big buttons to make them a little Valentine gift to go in our friends' bags! DISCLOSURE: Magnets are dangerous for children who put things in their mouth! Do not give young children magnets! You can use the valentine cards without the actual magnets if you are sharing with young children. Click here to download your free magnet valentines ! They are perfect for magnet lovers and loads of fun if you want a sugar-free or no candy Valentine idea! And if you're looking for more  Valentine ideas , click  here ! I have science, STEM, art, literacy, math, and more! H

Okay, let's be honest...you can make this slime any time of the year, but it would be perfect for a Valentine party science project...and it only has 3 ingredients!! We love slime! Themed slime is loads of fun and makes a perfect science experiment--you can see more of our slime recipes here (both with borax, without borax, and even some edible)! And every age loves to play with it!! For this lovely Valentine Pink Glitter Slime, you ONLY need 3 ingredients: * 1 6-ounce bottle of pink glitter glue * 1-1/2 Tablespoons contact solution * 1/2 Tablespoon baking soda First combine the glue and baking soda until they are completely mixed: Next add the contact solution and stir until it is not sticky any more. Finally, knead for about 2 minutes until you have the perfect slimy consistency! Make it for a Valentine party or share it with your kids' friends!  The science behind it: Why does this slime have such an a

This preschool Valentine science project is a variation on one of our favorite science experiments, and it is super easy, requires virtually no preparation, is excellent fine motor exercise, and is gorgeously fun! I also really loved that it was something our preschooler and toddler could enjoy together...it reaches both of them right on their developmental level! I also have lots of Valentine science and other learning activities in our Preschool Valentine Theme here !! Preschool Valentine Science: Supplies: * ice cubes * food coloring or liquid watercolors (pink, purple, and blue look very Valentine-y!) * optional: pipettes (if you're using liquid watercolors) * salt in a salt shaker Easy How To: 1- Arrange your ice cubes like a heart! (Yep, that's fancy Valentine planning from me!)  :) I like to do melting activities in pyrex because it is super easy to clean and the kids can easily see what is happening in the experiment. 2-