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Fall Scented Homemade Playdough Recipes - 2 minutes in the microwave!

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These super soft fall playdough recipes smell like your favorite things about the season! Learn how to make apple, pumpkin, and cinnamon scented play dough in 2 minutes in the microwave!
Fall Scented Homemade Playdough

One of my favorite things about fall are all the smells! Apple pie, pumpkin spice lattes, even the smell of leaves on the ground - I love it all!

These fall play dough recipes are inspired by my favorite autumn fragrances. I started with my favorite microwave play dough recipe - which only takes 2 minutes to make - and added festive fall ingredients.

They're all non-toxic and taste-safe and they all smell FABULOUS!
Related: Try our scented Christmas playdough recipes too!
1. Apple Scented Playdough Recipe

Directions: Add all ingredients (except food coloring) to a microwave safe mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.

Add 2-3 drops of food coloring and stir until the dough is evenly colored. Add more food coloring as needed, a couple drops at a time. You can always add more, but if you use too much from the get-go, the dough could be too dark and more likely to stain.

2. Cinnamon Scented Playdough Recipe

Directions: Add all ingredients (except food coloring) to a microwave safe mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.

If you don't use any food coloring, you'll have a light brown dough. Feel free to use brown food coloring to get a rich cinnamon color. Start with 2-3 drops and add more as desired.

3. Pumpkin Scented Playdough Recipe

1 cup flour

⅔ cup water

1/2 cup salt

⅓ cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin)

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

2TB cream of tartar

2 TB oil

orange food coloring, if needed

Directions: Add all ingredients (except food coloring) to a microwave safe mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.

You may not need any food coloring, as the pumpkin puree is a dark orange. You can use a couple drops of orange food coloring to brighten things up if you like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Do You Use Cream of Tartar in Playdough?

You'll notice that we use cream of tartar in our fall play dough recipes. Here's why:

Cream of tartar acts as a preservative, helping your homemade play dough last longer. When stored in the fridge, homemade play dough can often last for weeks!

Cream of tartar also adds a bit of elasticity to your dough, so it is extra stretchy and doesn't break apart as easily.

What Can I Substitute for Cream of Tartar?

If you don't have cream of tartar readily available, here are a couple substitutes:

2 Tablespoons white vinegar

2 Tablespoons lemon juice, strained first to remove the pulp

Does Homemade Playdough Need to be Refrigerated?

When I make my basic microwave playdough recipe, I usually don't need to keep it in the fridge. I simply store in an airtight container.

Salt acts as a preservative in homemade playdough recipes to make them last longer. If not using salt, please keep refrigerated. We've made it both ways and the texture is similar with or without salt. It's up to you!

One thing I want to point out is that both the pumpkin and apple pie playdough recipes both use fruit-based ingredients, which are extra moist and more likely to mold. I recommend keeping them in the fridge to extend the life of your dough.

Always check any homemade play dough before reusing and discard if there is any sign of mold or if it smells "off."

Is This Dough Safe To Eat?

While all these fall scented play doughs smell good enough to eat, they are not intended to be consumed as a food item. They probably don't taste that great anyway!

These playdoughs are made with non-toxic ingredients and we've microwaved them (which helps to heat treat the raw flour) so they are probably ok if your kid sneaks a taste or puts their fingers in their mouth. Always supervise your kids when playing, especially younger children.

If you are concerned about using raw flour in a homemade playdough, there are two ways that you can heat treat flour to make it safe:

Use a food thermometer to ensure that your dough reaches 160°F after microwaving.

Pre-treat the flour in the oven by spreading on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent scorching. Always watch the flour closely while you cook it.

Get Our NEW Playdough Recipe E-Book

NEW!! Now you can get our most popular homemade play dough recipes in one convenient printable ebook!

In our homemade play dough recipe book, you'll find everything from seasonal play dough, to edible play dough made with taste-safe ingredients.

There are 10 unique play dough recipes that you can make with simple ingredients you probably already have at home!

3 Fall Playdough Recipes (Printable Instructions)

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These super soft fall playdough recipes smell like your favorite things about the season! Learn how to make apple, pumpkin, and cinnamon scented play dough in 2 minutes in the microwave! One of my favorite things about fall are all the smells!

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85 STEAM Projects - Great for the summer!

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No more "I don't know what to do"! Find out how to plan summer camp activities at home or with a group of kids. Over 80 fun activities for summer camp done for you. From science experiments to crafts, as well as building activities and sensory play.

FUN ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER CAMP

HANDS ON SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES

Summer can be a busy time, so we didn't add any projects that will take a ton of time or prep to do. Most of these summer camp activities can be done easily on a budget, with variations, reflection and questions extending the activity as you have time to do so.

We have organized these fun summer camp activities into theme weeks for you. Feel free to pick and choose the themes that your kids will love the most! Activities include art and crafts, science experiments, building and making things, sensory play, cooking and more.

There are activities suitable for all ages! From toddlers to preschoolers to elementary kids. Use the themes to complete one activity per day for a week. Alternatively, you could use these ideas with a group of kids and set up a few activities as stations to rotate between.

Whatever you choose, kids are sure to have fun, learn something new and develop their skills. Plus, you won't be pulling your hair out wondering what the kids are going to do all this summer!

THE BEST SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES

Click on the links below to learn more about each of these fun summer camp themes.

Art camp is so much fun for kids of all ages! Create and learn with a whole week of colorful, sometimes messy and unexpected, totally do-able art activities.

Art projects help kids develop color coordination, fine motor skills, pattern recognition, scissor skills, as well as grow their independence.

Create summer popsicle art and ice cream art. Enjoy art inspired by famous artists with Frida Kahlo portrait and Pollock fish art project. Create a painting with a water pistol, nature paint brushes, by blowing bubbles and with a fly swatter. Yes, really! Kids will love it!
Click here for... Summer Art Camp
Bricks Summer Camp activities will be the highlight of your LEGO enthusiast's summer! These fun science activities using building bricks are such a fun way to learn.

Build a marble run and then test it out. Use those bricks to build a dam, a zip line and even a catapult. Make a balloon car that actually moves and combine a fun fizzing chemical reaction and bricks to build a volcano.
Click here for... Bricks Summer Camp
Chemistry Summer Camp is a great way to explore chemical reactions and more with kids of all ages.

These simple chemistry experiments will encourage problem-solving and observation skills. Even the youngest of kids can enjoy a simple science experiment.

Blow up a balloon with a fun fizzing chemical reaction. Find out what happens when you add vinegar to milk. Make an erupting acid lemon volcano and more.

Cooking Summer Camp activities with a science theme. Do you know cooking is filled with way more science than you'd expect! Forget the cupcakes, kids will love these easy science activities they can eat!

Make colorful candy geodes, and even an edible rock cycle. Cook bread in a bag, and top it with homemade butter in a jar. Enjoy chilly ice cream in a bag perfect for summer and more.
Click here for... Cooking Summer Camp
These Dinosaur Summer Camp activities will take your kids on an adventure back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! Kids of all ages will have a blast playing and learning with these dinosaur theme science activities!

Play with fizzy dino eggs, go on a dino dig, make salt dough fossils, hatch frozen dinosaur eggs, and much more.
Click here for... Dinosaur Summer Camp
These Nature Summer Camp activities are a fun way for kids to get outdoors and explore. There are so many wonderful things to observe and learn from right in our own backyards.

Make a bird feeder to watch birds, and build a bug hotel. Collect some leaves and learn about respiration, and more.
Click here for... Nature Summer Camp
Lots of us go to the beach for the summer, but what if we bring the ocean to you? This week full of ocean-themed activities makes for a fun Ocean Summer Camp for kids!

Set up a beach erosion demonstration. Find out what happens to shells when the ocean becomes acidic. Create the layers of the ocean, explore how whales stay warm in very cold water, learn about glowing jellyfish and more.
Click here for... Ocean Summer Camp
Introduce your science fans to physics this summer with these physics theme summer camp activities.

While physics may seem difficult, there are many science principles in physics that are actually part of our every day experience from a young age!

Make your own air vortex cannon, play music with a water xylophone and build a windmill. Experiment with a floating boat, a rising candle in water and more.
Click here for... Physics Summer Camp
Let kids learn and explore with all of their senses with Sensory Summer Camp activities! Younger kids will have fun with this week's worth of sensory activities. Suitable for toddlers to preschoolers!

We love sensory activities! Sensory play helps kids to learn through their senses, touch, sight, smell, taste, and hearing, in ways they may not have experienced before.

Play with Magic Mud! Create with strawberry playdough, sparkly fairy dough or a taste-safe koolaid playdough. Get a bit messy and wet with soap foam. Get little hands playing with kinetic sand, and sand foam, and more.

Slime Summer Camp is going to make summer for your kids one to remember! Kids LOVE slime and they'll be slime experts by the end of these summer camp activities. Plus, making slime has to be one of our favorite all time science activities!

Not all slime is created equal! We've spent years perfecting our slime recipes and will teach you how to make and have fun with all types of slime this summer.

Enjoy light and fluffy cloud slime. Try smooth as butter slime. Add one special ingredient to crunchy slime. Play with chalkboard slime, magnetic slime and more.

These Space Summer Camp activities will take your kids on an adventure out of this world! Obviously, we can't travel to space. The next best step to a hands-on learning experience with space is these science and art space theme projects.

Make edible Oreo moon phases. Enjoy a fizzy moon STEAM project. Learn about the constellations you can see in the night sky. Test your engineering skills while you build a space shuttle and a satellite, and more.

STEM activities are such an easy thing to do in summer with kids! Projects don't have to be big, detailed, or extravagant for them to present learning opportunities that stick with kids as they learn and grow.

These STEM summer camp activities including engineering projects, science experiments and STEM challenges. Make a catapult, build a marble roller coaster and blow up a balloon with a chemical reaction. Take the spaghetti tower challenge and the strong bridges challenge, and more.

What's more fun in summer than learning and playing with water! Water Science Summer Camp is a great way to explore science and have fun with all kinds of water experiments.

Investigate melting ice, test out what dissolves in water, watch water walk, take the penny lab challenge and more.
Click here for... Water Science Summer Camp
WANT A FULLY PREPPED SUMMER CAMP WEEK? Plus, it includes all 12 printable mini-camp theme weeks as shown above.

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Discovering Great Artists by MaryAnn F. Kohl and Kim Solga

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Discovering Great Artists by MaryAnn F. Kohl and Kim Solga

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"Discovering Great Artists" has 75 great artists featured in 110 amazingly fun and unique quality art appreciation activities for children. They will experience the styles and techniques of the great masters, from the Renaissance to the Present. A brief biography of each artist is included with a fully illustrated, child-tested art activity, featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, and more. Includes such greats as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali, Matisse, Pollock, and O'Keeffe. 1998 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, 2002 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award. Full "click-to" resource guide at Bright Ring's website to show each artist's most famous works.
Some activity examples are:
Da Vinci - Invention Art
Michelangelo - Fresco Plaque
Rembrandt - Shadowy Faces
Monet - Dabble in Paint
Degas - Resist in Motion
Picasso- Fractured Friend
Van Gogh - Starry Night
Pollock - Action Splatter
1997 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, Education
2003 Practical Homeschooling Award, 3rd Place
2007 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award in the art appreciation category, 3rd place.
2009 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award in the art appreciation category,1st Place

"Discovering Great Artists" has 75 great artists featured in 110 amazingly fun and unique quality art appreciation activities for children. They will experience the styles and techniques of the great masters, from the Renaissance to the Present. A brief biography of each artist is included with a fully illustrated, child-tested art activity, featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, and more. Includes such greats as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali, Matisse, Pollock, and O'Keeffe. 1998 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, 2002 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award. Full "click-to" resource guide at Bright Ring's website to show each artist's most famous works.
Some activity examples are:
Da Vinci - Invention Art
Michelangelo - Fresco Plaque
Rembrandt - Shadowy Faces
Monet - Dabble in Paint
Degas - Resist in Motion
Picasso- Fractured Friend
Van Gogh - Starry Night
Pollock - Action Splatter
1997 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, Education
2003 Practical Homeschooling Award, 3rd Place
2007 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award in the art appreciation category, 3rd place.
2009 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award in the art appreciation category,1st Place

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Kristin Cashore's bestselling, award-winning fantasy Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable-yet-strong Katsa, a smart, beautiful teenager who lives in a world where selected people are given a Grace, a special talent that can be anything from dancing to swimming. Katsa's is killing. As the king's niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his thug. Along the way, Katsa must learn to decipher the true nature of her Grace... and how to put it to good use. A thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure (and steamy romance!) that will resonate deeply with adolescents trying to find their way in the world.

This ebook includes sample chapters of FIRE, BITTERBLUE, and JANE, UNLIMITED.

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Kristin Cashore's bestselling, award-winning fantasy Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable-yet-strong Katsa, a smart, beautiful teenager who lives in a world where selected people are given a Grace, a special talent that can be anything from dancing to swimming. Katsa's is killing. As the king's niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his thug. Along the way, Katsa must learn to decipher the true nature of her Grace... and how to put it to good use. A thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure (and steamy romance!) that will resonate deeply with adolescents trying to find their way in the world.

This ebook includes sample chapters of FIRE, BITTERBLUE, and JANE, UNLIMITED.

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In the future, only one rule will matter:

Don't. Ever. Peek.

Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed - arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die.

Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she's been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she's falling for him. But Ari isn't just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She's a military legacy who's been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know - especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war.

In the future, only one rule will matter:

Don't. Ever. Peek.

Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed - arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die.

Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she's been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she's falling for him. But Ari isn't just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She's a military legacy who's been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know - especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war.

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In the future, only one rule will matter:Don't. Ever. Peek.Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed - arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak a...

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Darkness blooms in bestselling author Kalynn Bayron's new contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power.
Briseis has a gift: with a single touch she can grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms.
When Briseis's aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her parents hope that surrounded by plants and flowers, she will finally learn to control her gift. But their new home is sinister in ways they never expected-it comes with a mysterious set of instructions, a walled garden filled with the deadliest botanicals in the world, and generations of secrets. There is more to Bri's sudden inheritance than she could have imagined, and she is determined to uncover it.
From the bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead comes an enchanting story about a young woman with the power to conquer the dark forces descending around her.

Darkness blooms in bestselling author Kalynn Bayron's new contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power.
Briseis has a gift: with a single touch she can grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms.
When Briseis's aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her parents hope that surrounded by plants and flowers, she will finally learn to control her gift. But their new home is sinister in ways they never expected-it comes with a mysterious set of instructions, a walled garden filled with the deadliest botanicals in the world, and generations of secrets. There is more to Bri's sudden inheritance than she could have imagined, and she is determined to uncover it.
From the bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead comes an enchanting story about a young woman with the power to conquer the dark forces descending around her.

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Darkness blooms in bestselling author Kalynn Bayron's new contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power.Briseis has a gift: with a single touch she can grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms.When Briseis's aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and...

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With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

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With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

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From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.
Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago's life has been about making the tough decisions-doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela.

The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness.

Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it's not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.

Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's Clap When You Land!

From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.
Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago's life has been about making the tough decisions-doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela.

The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness.

Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it's not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.

Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's Clap When You Land!

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From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago's life has been ab...

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Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park

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Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park

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An NPR Best Book of the Year

A PopSugar Best Book of June!

"An absolute joy to read. I completely demolished it one sitting."—NPR.org

Nominated to the 2022 YALSA Quick Picks for Young Adult Reluctant Readers list

A 2021 Junior Library Guild Young Adults Selection

Korean American social media influencer Sunny is shipped off to a digital detox camp in this hilarious, charming romantic comedy. Perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud coming-of-age stories.

Sunny Song's Big Summer Goals:

1) Make Rafael Kim my boyfriend (finally!)

2) Hit 100K followers (almost there...)

3) Have the best last summer of high school ever

Not on Sunny's list: accidentally filming a PG-13 cooking video that goes viral (#browniegate). Extremely not on her list: being shipped off to a digital detox farm camp in Iowa (IOWA??) for a whole month. She's traded in her WiFi connection for a butter churn, and if she wants any shot at growing her social media platform this summer, she'll need to find a way back online.

But between some unexpected friendships and an alarmingly cute farm boy, Sunny might be surprised by the connections she makes when she's forced to disconnect.

Praise for Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous:

"Sunny Song is one of the most hilarious, heart-warming, relatable teen characters I've had the pleasure of encountering. A must-have."—Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi

"A true delight!"—Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient

"Sunny will easily endear herself to many readers."—Booklist

"Park smartly and honestly weaves Sunny's nuanced experience as a Korean American into a story that is ultimately about human identity in our advanced age of social networking."—Kirkus Reviews

"Suzanne Park smartly explores identity, specifically when it is intertwined with social media...an insightful, pertinent and humorous novel."—Shelf Awareness

Also by Suzanne Park:

The Perfect Escape

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An NPR Best Book of the YearA PopSugar Best Book of June!“An absolute joy to read. I completely demolished it one sitting.”—NPR.orgNominated to the 2022 YALSA Quick Picks for Young Adult Reluctant Readers listA 2021 Junior Library Guild Young Adults SelectionKorean American social media influencer S…

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Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist * YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers * ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults List * 2017 Rainbow
A sharply honest and moving debut perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Ask the Passengers.

Riley Cavanaugh is many things: Punk rock. Snarky. Rebellious. And gender fluid. Some days Riley identifies as a boy, and others as a girl. But Riley isn't exactly out yet. And between starting a new school and having a congressman father running for reelection in über-conservative Orange County, the pressure-media and otherwise-is building up in Riley's life.

On the advice of a therapist, Riley starts an anonymous blog to vent those pent-up feelings and tell the truth of what it's really like to be a gender fluid teenager. But just as Riley's starting to settle in at school-even developing feelings for a mysterious outcast-the blog goes viral, and an unnamed commenter discovers Riley's real identity, threatening exposure. And Riley must make a choice: walk away from what the blog has created-a lifeline, new friends, a cause to believe in-or stand up, come out, and risk everything.

From debut author Jeff Garvin comes a powerful and uplifting portrait of a modern teen struggling with high school, relationships, and what it means to be a person.

Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist * YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers * ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults List * 2017 Rainbow
A sharply honest and moving debut perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Ask the Passengers.

Riley Cavanaugh is many things: Punk rock. Snarky. Rebellious. And gender fluid. Some days Riley identifies as a boy, and others as a girl. But Riley isn't exactly out yet. And between starting a new school and having a congressman father running for reelection in über-conservative Orange County, the pressure-media and otherwise-is building up in Riley's life.

On the advice of a therapist, Riley starts an anonymous blog to vent those pent-up feelings and tell the truth of what it's really like to be a gender fluid teenager. But just as Riley's starting to settle in at school-even developing feelings for a mysterious outcast-the blog goes viral, and an unnamed commenter discovers Riley's real identity, threatening exposure. And Riley must make a choice: walk away from what the blog has created-a lifeline, new friends, a cause to believe in-or stand up, come out, and risk everything.

From debut author Jeff Garvin comes a powerful and uplifting portrait of a modern teen struggling with high school, relationships, and what it means to be a person.

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Steampunk! by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant

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Steampunk! by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant

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Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma.
They're called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she'd be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California.

Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger's house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom, especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out.

Dani De La Cruz, Claire's new host sister, couldn't be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. But Dani's game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately.

As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.

Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma.
They're called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she'd be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California.

Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger's house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom, especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out.

Dani De La Cruz, Claire's new host sister, couldn't be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. But Dani's game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately.

As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.

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Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma. They're called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while thei...

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Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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"Isabella Star LaBlanc brings an authentic-sounding narration to this powerful audiobook...Dialogue, including words in other languages, is handled with effortless transitions and clear depictions between characters. This audiobook should not be missed." - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner
A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

Soon to be adapted at Netflix for TV with President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground.
"One of this year's most buzzed about young adult novels." -Good Morning America

For fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange, Angeline Boulley's debut novel, Firekeeper's Daughter, is a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community.
Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of a fresh start at college, but when family tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new recruit on her brother Levi's hockey team.
Yet even as Daunis falls for Jamie, she senses the dashing hockey star is hiding something. Everything comes to light when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, thrusting her into an FBI investigation of a lethal new drug.
Reluctantly, Daunis agrees to go undercover, drawing on her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe traditional medicine to track down the source. But the search for truth is more complicated than Daunis imagined, exposing secrets and old scars. At the same time, she grows concerned with an investigation that seems more focused on punishing the offenders than protecting the victims.
Now, as the deceptions-and deaths-keep growing, Daunis must learn what it means to be a strong Anishinaabe kwe (Ojibwe woman) and how far she'll go for her community, even if it tears apart the only world she's ever known.
A 2021 Kids' Indie Next List Selection
An Amazon Best Book of the Month for March Selection
An Entertainment Weekly Most Anticipated Books of 2021 Selection
A PopSugar Best March 2021 YA Book Selection
A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company
"The text is filled with Ojibwe phrases and traditions that Native American reader LaBlanc (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota) handles with ease. Her voice is young and earnest and her fluency adds to the portrayal of Daunis...It's a tale filled with suspense, and LaBlanc's sensitive reading will keep listeners plugged in." - Booklist, starred review

"Isabella Star LaBlanc brings an authentic-sounding narration to this powerful audiobook...Dialogue, including words in other languages, is handled with effortless transitions and clear depictions between characters. This audiobook should not be missed." - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner
A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

Soon to be adapted at Netflix for TV with President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground.
"One of this year's most buzzed about young adult novels." -Good Morning America

For fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange, Angeline Boulley's debut novel, Firekeeper's Daughter, is a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community.
Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of a fresh start at college, but when family tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new recruit on her brother Levi's hockey team.
Yet even as Daunis falls for Jamie, she senses the dashing hockey star is hiding something. Everything comes to light when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, thrusting her into an FBI investigation of a lethal new drug.
Reluctantly, Daunis agrees to go undercover, drawing on her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe traditional medicine to track down the source. But the search for truth is more complicated than Daunis imagined, exposing secrets and old scars. At the same time, she grows concerned with an investigation that seems more focused on punishing the offenders than protecting the victims.
Now, as the deceptions-and deaths-keep growing, Daunis must learn what it means to be a strong Anishinaabe kwe (Ojibwe woman) and how far she'll go for her community, even if it tears apart the only world she's ever known.
A 2021 Kids' Indie Next List Selection
An Amazon Best Book of the Month for March Selection
An Entertainment Weekly Most Anticipated Books of 2021 Selection
A PopSugar Best March 2021 YA Book Selection
A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company
"The text is filled with Ojibwe phrases and traditions that Native American reader LaBlanc (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota) handles with ease. Her voice is young and earnest and her fluency adds to the portrayal of Daunis...It's a tale filled with suspense, and LaBlanc's sensitive reading will keep listeners plugged in." - Booklist, starred review

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Every little girl goes through her princess phase, whether she wants to be Snow White or Cinderella, Belle or Ariel. But then we grow up. And life is not a fairy tale.

Christine Heppermann's collection of fifty poems puts the ideals of fairy tales right beside the life of the modern teenage girl. With piercing truths reminiscent of Laurie Halse Anderson and Ellen Hopkins, this is a powerful and provocative book for every young woman. E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars, calls it "a bloody poetic attack on the beauty myth that's caustic, funny, and heartbreaking."

Cruelties come not just from wicked stepmothers, but also from ourselves. There are expectations, pressures, judgment, and criticism. Self-doubt and self-confidence. But there are also friends, and sisters, and a whole hell of a lot of power there for the taking. In fifty poems, Christine Heppermann confronts society head on. Using fairy tale characters and tropes, Poisoned Apples explores how girls are taught to think about themselves, their bodies, and their friends. The poems range from contemporary retellings to first-person accounts set within the original tales, and from deadly funny to deadly serious. Complemented throughout with black-and-white photographs from up-and-coming artists, this is a stunning and sophisticated book to be treasured, shared, and paged through again and again.

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Every little girl goes through her princess phase, whether she wants to be Snow White or Cinderella, Belle or Ariel. But then we grow up. And life is not a fairy tale.Christine Heppermann’s collection of fifty poems puts the ideals of fairy tales right beside the life of the modern teenage girl. Wit…

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The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

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Six starred reviews! A bold and irreverent YA novel that powerfully reminds us that there are many different types of remarkable, The Rest of Just Live Here is from novelist Patrick Ness, author of the Carnegie Medal- and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning A Monster Calls and the critically acclaimed Chaos Walking trilogy.
What if you aren't the Chosen One? The one who's supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death?

What if you're like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone goes and blows up the high school. Again.

Because sometimes there are problems bigger than this week's end of the world, and sometimes you just have to find the extraordinary in your ordinary life.

Even if your best friend is worshipped by mountain lions.
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * Cooperative Children's Book Center CCBC Choice * Michael Printz Award shortlist * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * VOYA Perfect Ten * NYPL Top Ten Best Books of the Year for Teens * Chicago Public Library Best Teen Books of the Year * Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books * ABC Best Books for Children * Bank Street Best Books List

Six starred reviews! A bold and irreverent YA novel that powerfully reminds us that there are many different types of remarkable, The Rest of Just Live Here is from novelist Patrick Ness, author of the Carnegie Medal- and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning A Monster Calls and the critically acclaimed Chaos Walking trilogy.
What if you aren't the Chosen One? The one who's supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death?

What if you're like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone goes and blows up the high school. Again.

Because sometimes there are problems bigger than this week's end of the world, and sometimes you just have to find the extraordinary in your ordinary life.

Even if your best friend is worshipped by mountain lions.
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * Cooperative Children's Book Center CCBC Choice * Michael Printz Award shortlist * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * VOYA Perfect Ten * NYPL Top Ten Best Books of the Year for Teens * Chicago Public Library Best Teen Books of the Year * Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books * ABC Best Books for Children * Bank Street Best Books List

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Six starred reviews! A bold and irreverent YA novel that powerfully reminds us that there are many different types of remarkable, The Rest of Just Live Here is from novelist Patrick Ness, author of the Carnegie Medal- and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning A Monster Calls and the critically acclaimed Chao...

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Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter

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Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter

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A backstage pass to the groundbreaking, hit musical Hamilton, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, including the award-winning libretto, behind-the-scenes photos and interviews, and exclusive footnotes from composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Miranda, now streaming on Disney+ with the original cast.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical Hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R&B, and the best traditions of theater, this once-in-a-generation show broadens the sound of Broadway, reveals the storytelling power of rap, and claims our country's origins for a diverse new generation.
Hamilton: The Revolution gives readers an unprecedented view of both revolutions, from the only two writers able to provide it. Miranda, along with Jeremy McCarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stages — "since before this was even a show," according to Miranda — traces its development from an improbable performance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway six years later. In addition, Miranda has written more than 200 funny, revealing footnotes for his award-winning libretto, the full text of which is published here.
Their account features photos by the renowned Frank Ockenfels and veteran Broadway photographer, Joan Marcus; exclusive looks at notebooks and emails; interviews with Questlove, Stephen Sondheim, leading political commentators, and more than 50 people involved with the production; and multiple appearances by President Obama himself. The book does more than tell the surprising story of how a Broadway musical became a national phenomenon: It demonstrates that America has always been renewed by the brash upstarts and brilliant outsiders, the men and women who don't throw away their shot.

Lin-Manuel Miranda - Author

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A backstage pass to the groundbreaking, hit musical Hamilton, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, including the award-winning libretto, behind-the-scenes photos and interviews, and exclusive footnotes from composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Miranda, now streaming on Disney+ with the original cast.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical Hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R&B, and the best traditions of theater, this once-in-a-generation show broadens the sound of Broadway, reveals the storytelling power of rap, and claims our country's origins for a diverse new generation.
Hamilton: The Revolution gives readers an unprecedented view of both revolutions, from the only two writers able to provide it. Miranda, along with Jeremy McCarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stages — "since before this was even a show," according to Miranda — traces its development from an improbable performance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway six years later. In addition, Miranda has written more than 200 funny, revealing footnotes for his award-winning libretto, the full text of which is published here.
Their account features photos by the renowned Frank Ockenfels and veteran Broadway photographer, Joan Marcus; exclusive looks at notebooks and emails; interviews with Questlove, Stephen Sondheim, leading political commentators, and more than 50 people involved with the production; and multiple appearances by President Obama himself. The book does more than tell the surprising story of how a Broadway musical became a national phenomenon: It demonstrates that America has always been renewed by the brash upstarts and brilliant outsiders, the men and women who don't throw away their shot.

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A backstage pass to the groundbreaking, hit musical Hamilton, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, including the award-winning libretto, behind-the-scenes photos and interviews, and exclusive footnotes from composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Mira…

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller In a world where witches control the climate and are losing control, only one witch can save earth from destruction. But as her power grows, it hurts those closest to her, and when she falls in love with her training partner she's forced to choose between her power, her love, and saving the earth.
For centuries, witches have maintained the climate, but now their control is faltering as the atmosphere becomes more erratic; the storms, more destructive. All hope lies with Clara, a once-in-a-generation Everwitch whose magic is tied to every season.

In Autumn, Clara wants nothing to do with her power. It's wild and volatile, and the price of her magic-losing the ones she loves-is too high, despite the need to control the increasingly dangerous weather.

In Winter, the world is on the precipice of disaster. Fires burn, storms rage, and Clara accepts that she's the only one who can make a difference.

In Spring, she falls for Sang, the witch training her. As her magic grows, so do her feelings, until she's terrified Sang will be the next one she loses.

In Summer, Clara must choose between her power and her happiness, her duty and the people she loves...before she loses Sang, her magic, and thrusts the world into chaos.

"Perfect for fans of Shea Ernshaw and Taylor Swift's Folklore."-Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are the Stars

"A bright, fresh read from a glowing new voice, THE NATURE OF WITCHES is both timely and stirring. Griffin's emotional writing that cuts to the heart will make her a new YA favorite."-Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fable

"The forces of nature and magic blend perfectly in this masterfully told story... I couldn't love this book more."-Shea Ernshaw, NYT bestselling author of The Wicked Deep and Winterwood

An Instant New York Times Bestseller In a world where witches control the climate and are losing control, only one witch can save earth from destruction. But as her power grows, it hurts those closest to her, and when she falls in love with her training partner she's forced to choose between her power, her love, and saving the earth.
For centuries, witches have maintained the climate, but now their control is faltering as the atmosphere becomes more erratic; the storms, more destructive. All hope lies with Clara, a once-in-a-generation Everwitch whose magic is tied to every season.

In Autumn, Clara wants nothing to do with her power. It's wild and volatile, and the price of her magic-losing the ones she loves-is too high, despite the need to control the increasingly dangerous weather.

In Winter, the world is on the precipice of disaster. Fires burn, storms rage, and Clara accepts that she's the only one who can make a difference.

In Spring, she falls for Sang, the witch training her. As her magic grows, so do her feelings, until she's terrified Sang will be the next one she loses.

In Summer, Clara must choose between her power and her happiness, her duty and the people she loves...before she loses Sang, her magic, and thrusts the world into chaos.

"Perfect for fans of Shea Ernshaw and Taylor Swift's Folklore."-Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are the Stars

"A bright, fresh read from a glowing new voice, THE NATURE OF WITCHES is both timely and stirring. Griffin's emotional writing that cuts to the heart will make her a new YA favorite."-Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fable

"The forces of nature and magic blend perfectly in this masterfully told story... I couldn't love this book more."-Shea Ernshaw, NYT bestselling author of The Wicked Deep and Winterwood

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The first book in the blockbuster phenomenon The Maze Runner series now features chapters from the highly-anticipated series conclusion, The Fever Code, the book that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He's surrounded by strangers-boys whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only way out-and no one's ever made it through alive.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
Remember. Survive. Run.
The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O'Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The third movie, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, will hit screens in 2018.

Also look for James Dashner's edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!

Praise for the Maze Runner series:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
A USA Today Bestseller
A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick

"[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost."-EW.com

"Wonderful action writing-fast-paced...but smart and well observed."-Newsday

"[A] nail-biting must-read."-Seventeen.com

"Breathless, cinematic action."-Publishers Weekly

"Heart pounding to the very last moment."-Kirkus Reviews

"Exclamation-worthy."-Romantic Times

"James Dashner's illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series."-Shelf Awareness, Starred
"Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book."-Deseret News

The first book in the blockbuster phenomenon The Maze Runner series now features chapters from the highly-anticipated series conclusion, The Fever Code, the book that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He's surrounded by strangers-boys whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only way out-and no one's ever made it through alive.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
Remember. Survive. Run.
The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O'Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The third movie, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, will hit screens in 2018.

Also look for James Dashner's edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!

Praise for the Maze Runner series:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
A USA Today Bestseller
A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick

"[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost."-EW.com

"Wonderful action writing-fast-paced...but smart and well observed."-Newsday

"[A] nail-biting must-read."-Seventeen.com

"Breathless, cinematic action."-Publishers Weekly

"Heart pounding to the very last moment."-Kirkus Reviews

"Exclamation-worthy."-Romantic Times

"James Dashner's illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series."-Shelf Awareness, Starred
"Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book."-Deseret News

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A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

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The first book in the critically acclaimed New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Gemma Doyle trilogy, the exhilarating and haunting saga from the author of The Diviners series and Going Bovine.
It’s 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma’s reception there is a chilly one.

To make things worse, she’s been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence’s most powerful girls—and their foray into the spiritual world—lead to?

“A delicious, elegant gothic.”—PW, Starred
“Shivery with both passion and terror.”—Kirkus Reviews

"Compulsively readable." —VOYA

A New York Times Bestseller
A Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller
BBYA (ALA/YALSA Best Book for Young Adults)
Iowa High School Book Award
Garden State Teen Book Award
Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award

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The first book in the critically acclaimed New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Gemma Doyle trilogy, the exhilarating and haunting saga from the author of The Diviners series and Going Bovine.It’s 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-ye…

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The Complete Divergent Series by Veronica Roth

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All three books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent series of books are available together in this digital collection! Perfect for gift givers, collectors, and fans new to the series, the collection includes Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant, as well as bonus content: a 48-page guide to the series, including Faction Manifestos, a Faction Quiz and Results, a Q&A with Veronica Roth, playlists, discussion questions, series inspirations, and much more!
Divergent: One choice can transform you. Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling debut is a gripping dystopian tale of electrifying choices, powerful consequences, unexpected romance, and a deeply flawed "perfect society."

Insurgent: One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride. As war surges in the factions all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves-and herself-while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

Allegiant: The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers.
And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!

All three books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent series of books are available together in this digital collection! Perfect for gift givers, collectors, and fans new to the series, the collection includes Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant, as well as bonus content: a 48-page guide to the series, including Faction Manifestos, a Faction Quiz and Results, a Q&A with Veronica Roth, playlists, discussion questions, series inspirations, and much more!
Divergent: One choice can transform you. Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling debut is a gripping dystopian tale of electrifying choices, powerful consequences, unexpected romance, and a deeply flawed "perfect society."

Insurgent: One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride. As war surges in the factions all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves-and herself-while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

Allegiant: The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers.
And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

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The #1 New York Times best-selling series.

Bonus features
* Q&A with author Ransom Riggs
* Eight pages of color stills from the film
* Sneak preview of Hollow City, the next novel in the series

A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow-impossible though it seems-they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.

"A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story."-John Green, New York Times best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars

"With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it's no wonder Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+"-Entertainment Weekly

"'Peculiar' doesn't even begin to cover it. Riggs' chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies."-People

"You'll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It's a mystery, and you'll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself."-Seventeen

The #1 New York Times best-selling series.

Bonus features
* Q&A with author Ransom Riggs
* Eight pages of color stills from the film
* Sneak preview of Hollow City, the next novel in the series

A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow-impossible though it seems-they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.

"A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story."-John Green, New York Times best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars

"With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it's no wonder Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+"-Entertainment Weekly

"'Peculiar' doesn't even begin to cover it. Riggs' chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies."-People

"You'll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It's a mystery, and you'll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself."-Seventeen

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Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan

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Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, ( I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans—and for anyone who needs a hero. So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people. Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths. Ready? Sweet. Let's do this.

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Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, ( I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans—and for anyone who needs a hero. So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people. Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths. Ready? Sweet. Let's do this.

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What We Saw That Night by Jacquelyn Mitchard

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Like the yearning, doomed young clones in Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go, three teenagers with XP (a life-threatening allergy to sunlight) are a species unto themselves. As seen through the eyes of 16-year-old Allie Kim, they roam the silent streets, looking for adventure, while others sleep. When Allie's best friend introduces the trio to Parkour, the stunt-sport of running and climbing off forest cliffs and tall buildings (risky in daylight and potentially deadly by darkness), they feel truly alive, equal to the "daytimers."
On a random summer night, while scaling a building like any other, the three happen to peer into an empty apartment and glimpse an older man with what looks like a dead girl. A game of cat-and-mouse ensues that escalates through the underground world of hospital confinement, off-the-grid sports, and forbidden love. Allie, who can never see the light of day, discovers she's the lone key to stopping a human monster.

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Like the yearning, doomed young clones in Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go, three teenagers with XP (a life-threatening allergy to sunlight) are a species unto themselves. As seen through the eyes of 16-year-old Allie Kim, they roam the silent streets, looking for adventure, while others sleep. When Allie's best friend introduces the trio to Parkour, the stunt-sport of running and climbing off forest cliffs and tall buildings (risky in daylight and potentially deadly by darkness), they feel truly alive, equal to the "daytimers."
On a random summer night, while scaling a building like any other, the three happen to peer into an empty apartment and glimpse an older man with what looks like a dead girl. A game of cat-and-mouse ensues that escalates through the underground world of hospital confinement, off-the-grid sports, and forbidden love. Allie, who can never see the light of day, discovers she's the lone key to stopping a human monster.

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The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!
They have always scared him in the past-the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied. . . .
Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger's Apprentice series, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!
They have always scared him in the past-the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied. . . .
Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger's Apprentice series, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.

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The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! They have always scared him in the past-the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-ol...

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The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!
A wicked mash-up of fairy tale and Terminator-set in a Star Wars kind of world-Marissa Meyer's Cinder is a fresh and fiercely ingenious futuristic retelling of Cinderella
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl. . . .
Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future.

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!
A wicked mash-up of fairy tale and Terminator-set in a Star Wars kind of world-Marissa Meyer's Cinder is a fresh and fiercely ingenious futuristic retelling of Cinderella
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl. . . .
Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future.

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Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter-but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.

The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty.

The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives.

Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries?
The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects-the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it.
There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it.

"The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil."-Bustle
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Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter-but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.

The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty.

The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives.

Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries?
The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects-the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it.
There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it.

"The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil."-Bustle
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The Alchemyst
The Magician
The Sorceress
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The Warlock
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When high school senior Paul Wagoner walks into his school library with a stolen gun, he threatens his girlfriend Emily Beam, then takes his own life. In the wake of the tragedy, an angry and guilt-ridden Emily is shipped off to boarding school in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she encounters a ghostly presence who shares her name. The spirit of Emily Dickinson and two quirky girls offer helping hands, but it is up to Emily to heal her own damaged self.
This inventive story, told in verse and in prose, paints the aftermath of tragedy as a landscape where there is good behind the bad, hope inside the despair, and springtime under the snow.

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When high school senior Paul Wagoner walks into his school library with a stolen gun, he threatens his girlfriend Emily Beam, then takes his own life. In the wake of the tragedy, an angry and guilt-ridden Emily is shipped off to boarding school in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she encounters a ghostly presence who shares her name. The spirit of Emily Dickinson and two quirky girls offer helping hands, but it is up to Emily to heal her own damaged self.
This inventive story, told in verse and in prose, paints the aftermath of tragedy as a landscape where there is good behind the bad, hope inside the despair, and springtime under the snow.

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The #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Red Queen, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard, is a sweeping tale of power, intrigue, and betrayal, perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series.

Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood-those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own.

To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard-a growing Red rebellion-even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction.

One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal.
Plus don't miss Realm Breaker! Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series from Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, begins where hope is lost and asks: When the heroes have fallen, who will take up the sword?

The #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Red Queen, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard, is a sweeping tale of power, intrigue, and betrayal, perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series.

Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood-those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own.

To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard-a growing Red rebellion-even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction.

One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal.
Plus don't miss Realm Breaker! Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series from Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, begins where hope is lost and asks: When the heroes have fallen, who will take up the sword?

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Danish author and poet Hans Christian Andersen is regarded as one of the most important figures in the genre of children's literature. With tales such as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, and The Little Match Girl, Andersen has captivated generations of readers around the globe. This collection presents an array of Andersen's most beloved fairy tales.

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Danish author and poet Hans Christian Andersen is regarded as one of the most important figures in the genre of children's literature. With tales such as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, and The Little Match Girl, Andersen has captivated generations of readers around the globe. This collection presents an array of Andersen's most beloved fairy tales.

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STEM + Art = STEAM! When kids combine STEM and art, they can really explore their creative side from painting to sculpture! These easy STEAM projects incorporate art and science for a truly fun experience. Great for preschoolers to elementary kids who may not be keen on art and crafts. Explore STEAM with the kids this year!

FUN AND EASY STEAM PROJECTS FOR KIDS

STEAM ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY

Get ready to add these simple STEAM activities to your STEM lesson plans this year. If you want to learn more about combining art and science for easy art and craft projects, let's grab the supplies. While you're at it, make sure to check out these other fun science activities.

Our STEAM activities below are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind. Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun. Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home.

STEAM ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Let's get right to these fun STEAM activities for kids. Head to the kitchen, open the pantry and get prepared to explore science theme art. Be prepared, this might get a little messy! Also, download and print our free bonus STEAM project guide below.

You can still take art outside on a rainy day and explore how rainwater creates a fantastic masterpiece! This is fun process art project mixed with science is an easy to do STEAM activity. Hint: you don't even need a rainy day!

Try a simple STEAM activity with everyone's favorite baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction. Instead of making a baking soda volcano, let's make baking soda paint!

Turn simple coffee filters into a gorgeous bouquet of coffee filter flowers. Make sure to learn about solubility in the process!

ALSO TRY THESE OTHER COFFEE FILTER CRAFTS...

Whip up a batch of fizzing baking soda paint and use the opportunity to learn about the different phases of the moon and what causes us to see only part of the moon! This fun moon craft lets kids get creative and learn some simple astronomy in the process.

We all love a sunny day and it makes a perfect day to try some outdoor STEAM with these LEGO construction paper sun prints. Quick and easy to set up, this is a fun science activity with an added art bonus.

Combine a popular kitchen tool and a bit of physics for cool art and science that everyone is sure to love! Even take this STEAM activity outside on a lovely day.

Three common household or classroom supplies and you have a fun art project. Make an abstract picture, make a tye-dye, or make a masterpiece with this fun STEAM activity!

While you are it, why not try this fun science experiment with paper towels - Walking Water!

This cool salad spinner art is very easy to make with just a few simple materials. Combine art with science, and learn about forces. Gather a few simple items for this STEAM activity and let's get started!

Try this simple to set up water droplet painting activity for kids. Combine science and art for fun, hands-on STEAM.

I looked over one afternoon and saw my son sitting at the kitchen table drawing shadows with his latest LEGO building ideas. So I snapped a few photos to show just what a little boredom, observation, and creativity can do for an afternoon. This drawing shadows STEAM activity is perfect for unplugged play!

Why do jellyfish glow? Make your own glow in the dark jellyfish from simple materials and hang it in a dark room!

3D PAPERCRAFT

Try one or both of these fun 3D papercrafts! Learn about how three dimensional craft explores height, width, and depth in the space that it occupies. These processes are called additive and subtractive (there's a bit of math for your STEAM)!

This may be Halloween themed but think about how you can take the elements and change it to any theme!

What is it about the properties of salt that makes it awesome for using with watercolor painting? Find out how to make your own raised salt painting.
ALSO CHECK OUT: How To Make Watercolor Paints
Explore simple soluble science and learn about the colors of the rainbow with these easy coffee filter STEAM activity.

Find out how to melt crayons in the oven and make these cute and colorful recycled crayons from old bits. Plus, its a great example of reversible change for kids!
Also check out... LEGO Crayons
Explore process art with this easy to set up and hands-on magnet painting activity. Learn about magnetism while creating your own unique artwork.
We also used magnet painting to make these colorful marbled Christmas ornaments.
Make your own DIY marble paper with a few simple kitchen supplies. See what happens when you add paper to a colored oil and water mix.

Explore the science of tie dye with this simple tie dye paper art activity.

Have fun with math with our Tangram heart card for Mother's Day. Express your love and appreciation for Mom using tangram shapes. It's not quite as easy at it looks, but it definitely encourages kids to get thinking!

EASY STEAM ACTIVITIES FOR SCIENCE AND ART!

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Many parents are aware of the benefits of STEM and STEAM education but are unsure how to incorporate it into everyday activities with their kids. Look no further than our list of STEAM activities for kids!

You'll love watching your child get psyched about learning, and they'll be amazed to use science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a setting that feels nothing like school.

Juice-Pouch Stomp Rocket

This rocket from Ana Dziengel of Babble Dabble Doo uses the power of compressed air to launch into the sky. (Budding engineers take note: This is called pneumatics!)

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What To Do:

1. Snip off the end of the flexible straw on an angle.

2. Insert the pointed end of the straw into the straw hole of the juice pouch.

3. Cut the second straw in half. This will be your rocket.

4. Make three trapezoids from cardstock, in the following dimensions: 3 inches (base) x 1 inch (height) x 3/4 inches (top). Set two aside to be full fins. Cut the last one in half vertically.

5. Tape the full fins on each side of the straw. Don't flatten the straw.

6. Tape one half-fin perpendicularly to each full fin as shown. Add washi tape to decorate the straw if desired.

7. Roll a small bit of clay into a ball. Add this to the top to seal the straw completely.

8. To launch the rocket, inflate the pouch by blowing into the flexible straw. Bend the flexible straw to aim and place the rocket straw over the end. Stomp down hard for liftoff!

Note: If after some use, one of the straws cracks, simply replace it with a new one.

Electric Play-Doh Lightning Bug

In this STEM activity from Anne Carey of Left Brain Craft Brain, kids will create a simple closed circuit to make their bug glow. Who knew that playdough could conduct electricity?

There are a few extra rules for this activity, though: Adult supervision and safety glasses are required. You're working with electricity, after all. And never touch battery-pack wires to each other or attach LEDs straight to the battery-pack wires. This can lead to overheating or damage.

What You'll Need:

(Find the bulb and battery pack wherever electrical supplies are sold.)

What To Do:

Note: If your bug doesn't light up, turn the LED around and insert the long lead into the other side of the body.

Safety Considerations:

Never connect the battery pack's terminals directly to each other. Doing so, is known as creating a short circuit and could cause the wires and the batteries to get extremely hot. Also, never connect the LEDs directly to the battery pack without using play dough. This will cause your LEDs to burn out.

Balance Sculpture

Looks are only half the challenge in this STEM activity for kids from Ana Dziengel of Babble Dabble Doo. Your budding builders will need to be patient as they test to find the sweet spot to make it balance!

What You'll Need:

What To Do:

1. Cut the cardboard into shapes; paint. Paint the paper-towel tube and square piece of cardboard. Let dry.

2. Flatten one end of the paper-towel tube; staple closed. Cut a small V-shaped notch in the center of the flattened end. This will be the fulcrum.

3. Glue the open end of the paper-towel tube to the cardboard square (adult supervision needed). Let dry.

4. Thread cardboard shapes, wire, and beads onto a long skewer, balancing and adjusting it on the notch. Continue adjusting, using tape if needed for security, until the sculpture is balanced.

Scrub-a-dub-dub! Add some science to the tub with these pretty and so-simple bath bombs from Curious Jane.

What You'll Need:

1/2 cup citric acid

1 cup baking soda

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup Epsom salt

Essential oil of your choice

1 tsp water

1 tsp olive oil

Sphere-shaped mold (we used clear plastic ornaments)

What To Do:

How Does It Work?

The fizzy reaction in the tub is created by combining two ingredients: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and citric acid. The baking soda is a base, and the citric acid is (you guessed it) an acid. Not much happens when you mix them dry. But when you add water, voilà! It acts as a catalyst, allowing the ions in each to collide. They react and dissolve, producing tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide gas. The fizzing helps the bombs break down, and it releases the scent!

Psst! Check out the book Curious Jane: Science + Design + Engineering for Inquisitive Girls.

Yardstick Launcher

Hurl lightweight balls, toys, and other objects toward a target across the room with the stomp of a foot with this STEM activity from.

What You'll Need

What To Do:

How Does It Work?

A lever is a simple machine made from a rigid beam (the yardstick) and a fulcrum (the can). When your child applies downward force to one side, it elicits an opposite reaction, sending the unattached load (the ping-pong balls) flying. You can change the amount of effort it takes to move those balls: The closer the can is to the cups, the less work it takes to move the projectiles.

Psst! Like this activity? Check out TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors.

Perler Bead Arrays

Take a break from flash cards and practice multiplication tables using arrays, which allow kids to see the answers as they study.

What You'll Need:

Perler beads (we got ours from Amazon)

Perler beads clear square pegboards (such as this set)

Iron

What To Do

How Does It Work?

Arrays-also called the area model of multiplication-are a visual way of teaching multiplication (you can also do it by drawing dots on a piece of paper). Kids can see that 7 x 3 is the same as 7 + 7 + 7, a concept they're probably already comfortable with. Building the arrays and using them to solve equations are both powerful ways to internalize the answers.

Exploding Baggie

See science in action when vinegar (an acid) and baking soda (a base) combine to create carbon dioxide-a gas that inflates and causes its container to burst!

What You'll Need:

1/2 cup vinegar

Gallon-sized zip-top bag

Food coloring

Binder clip

1/4 cup baking soda

Safety goggles

What To Do:

(Try this STEM activity for kids a few times, and adjust the vinegar-baking soda quantities if needed, keeping them in a 2:1 ratio.)

DIY Ice Cream

In this STEM activity for kids, you'll make ice cream by surrounding the ingredients with a layer of even colder ice. How? Salt changes the boiling and freezing temperatures of water. When you add salt to ice cubes, it causes them to melt faster, but the resulting water is actually colder than regular ice.

Eventually, that water will warm up, but as long as there are still a few ice cubes in the bag, you know the surrounding water is still colder than ice. As this extra-cold water circulates around the ice cream mixture, it coaxes it into a frozen state.

What You'll Need:

What To Do:

1. Add the ice and rock salt to the gallon-sized bag. Shake to coat.

2. Combine half-and-half, sugar, extract, and a pinch of salt in the quart-sized bag. Seal it tight, getting all the air out.

3. Nestle the small bag of ice cream mixture into the large bag of ice, so that the ice surrounds it. Seal the large bag tightly.

4. Now shake, shake, shake it up! After about 5 minutes, your sweet treat will be ready to eat!

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An easy kid's craft idea, this unique wind chimes craft for kids are a sweet way to decorate your garden and explore an exciting new painting technique. Ella and I recently made these garden wind chimes as a present for her Nana's birthday.

Unique Garden Wind Chimes Craft for Kids

Ella has developed a love of gardening which has everything to do with her grandparents and nothing to do with me! (I kill every plant... even the super sturdy ones that the people at the nursery insist that no one can kill.)

I originally thought we'd do some pour painted pots for Ella to plant some flowers in to give to my mom for her birthday, but something about the shape of the overturned flower pot made me think of making wind chimes. (And honestly, given my track record with plants that visit my home - that was probably for the best.)

Ella loved making leather lace and bead necklaces as part of our North American unit study, and it's a great fine motor activity allowing her to practice her pincer grip and precision. Embracing your child's interests makes crafting and creating so much more enjoyable for both of you - and it's a great way to segue into trying something new that they may have otherwise been a bit apprehensive about.

I thought I'd provide some sweet hand-painted beads for this craft, but Ella was only interested in using her new pony bead collection. It would also be fun to provide found objects with natural holes or holes drilled into them, like washers, nuts, etc.

We had never tried pour painting before this activity, but my girl loves any opportunity to create and get messy. More mess-averse kids don't need to use their fingers like my daughter did - they can let the paint drip naturally, or use a popsicle stick or paintbrush to help encourage the paint to swirl and drip down the sides of the flower pot.
Check out our quick video for how to make these pour pot garden wind chimes (in this video we made a TRIPLE pot version in a galaxy theme) - and then don't forget to scroll down to grab your printable instructions:
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Note: It would also be fun to provide found objects with natural holes or holes drilled into them, like washers, nuts, etc.
How to Make Garden Wind Chimes Using a Flower Pot

I provided three lengths of string and Ella took her time adding beads to it. As long as she put the tray up whenever she wanted to take a break (to keep the toddlers out of it), I just let her add beads to her strings whenever the mood struck.

For me, part of having an activity be truly child-directed is giving them as much freedom over the creative or inquisitive process as possible. While it wouldn't be "wrong" to encourage a child to do an art activity all at one time, if you have the time and freedom to allow them to come and go as they please, that can make it a more positive experience and allow your child to feel more connection and ownership over their final product.

(We prefer taking this "project" approach and start our crafts well before we need them to be finished, rather than feeling pressured to complete it all in one short span of time. I've found that if I try to ask too much of her when we're doing a more intense craft like this, that I end up having to finish it by myself!)

I first read about this pour painting technique on the Artful Parent, a gorgeous and inspiring arts and craft blog. You simply pour paint over top of an object, and then pour a second layer of paint right into the center of the first puddle. (It's a technique we also use to create our gorgeous rainbow cake!)

The paint will drip down in layers, creating a wonderfully dramatic effect - just take a peek for yourself!

Ella is a huge sensory seeker, and always wants to get her hands into any messy activities we do, but finger painting the actual pot would take away from the cool pour effect, so I instead encouraged her to swirl her finger along the top of the pot to help the paint pour down the sides. (This is not a necessary step so don't worry if your child doesn't want to do it.)

(Also, I provided bottles of paint that I was okay with her using the entire bottle up of, so that I wasn't hovering or trying to get her to stop pouring - interrupting the creative process. If you didn't have any nearly empty bottles, you could put the paint into small bowls or containers for this pouring technique.)

After the paint has dried, you can take the flower pot outside and spray with waterproof sealant. It's not 100% necessary but if the wind chime is going to be placed somewhere where it will be exposed to the elements, that sealant will prevent it from fading or chipping.

Once everything is dry, tie your bead strings securely to your first washer, leaving a few inches free at the top, and then poke the strings through the top of the garden pot and tie them securely around a second washer.

Tie all of the strings into a knot toward the end of the strings, forming a loop to hang the wind chimes.
Grab your free printable instructions for this awesome kids craft and be sure to pin it for your future garden crafting!

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This collection of early elementary, kindergarten, and preschool science experiments and activities has brought us such joy in learning over the past couple years! At the age of 3, my son experimented with his first baking soda and vinegar reaction experiment. We have been in love with simple science experiments ever since!

Over the years, what started as our preschool science experiments have evolved into kindergarten and early elementary age science activities and experiments.

All the activities you find below are perfect for a wide variety of ages with more or less adult supervision as needed. So many of these science experiments can be adapted to fit your needs.

Our science activities are perfect for the young scientist. We also have science collections by the season., and Spring Science. As well as a huge collection of science activities for the major HOLIDAYS

Are kindergarten and preschool science experiments and activities easy to do with young kids?

You bet! Our favorite science experiments and activities are inexpensive, quick, and easy to set up! Many of these awesome kid's science experiments use common ingredients you may already have.

You will notice that I use the wording preschool science quite a bit, but these activities and experiments are absolutely perfect for kindergarten age kids as well as early elementary age kids. It all depends on the individual kid or group you are working with!

I always keep our early learning science experiments playful and simple. I mix in a little of the "science" as we go along. These science experiments are also great for short attention spans. They are almost always hands-on, visually engaging, and filled with play opportunities!

ENCOURAGE CURIOSITY, EXPERIMENTATION, AND EXPLORATION

Not only are these preschool science experiments and awesome introduction to higher learning concepts, they spark curiosity. They help your children develop questions, problem solve, and find answers.

Young kid's science experiments introduce a little bit of patience with quick results. Repeating these simple science experiments in different ways or with different themes is a great way to build a solid base of knowledge around the concept.
Check out how to put together a home science lab for kids!

You can also set up a DIY homemade kids science kit with tons of great ideas and easy materials!

EARLY ELEMENTARY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS WORK ON MANY SKILLS!

Simple science tools are great for preschool science experiments. They encourage fine motor skills, patience, and carefulness. We would be lost with out our eye droppers, magnifying glasses, magnets, and some simple dollar store bowls, trays, and funnels.

Preschool science experiments do not have to come in fancy wrapped packages. Preschool science experiments begin when you open your cupboards! Kitchen science is the way to go!
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Each of the blue links below will take you to an awesome preschool science experiment that my son thoroughly enjoyed. I tailored them to his interests and you can do the same for your child. That's the beauty of these simple science experiments.

Check out how water is absorbed by different materials with this simple Preschool Water Science activity. Or you can try the classic walking water science activity.

ALKA SELTZER CHEMICAL REACTIONS

Make an Alka Seltzer Rocket or a homemade Lava Lamp to check out this neat chemical reaction.

BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR CHECMICAL REACTIONS

Baking soda and vinegar is a classic experiment. We have 10 unique baking soda science activities to try it out! Well we have tons more but these will get you started! Or try an erupting rainbow.
BALLOON RACE CARS
Explore energy, measure distance, build different cars to explore speed and distance with simple Balloon cars. You can use Duplo, LEGO, or build your own car.

Gas, energy, and power! Make Go power! Set up a simple balloon rocket. All you need is string, a straw, and a balloon!
BURSTING BAGS
Definitely take this bursting bags science activity outside! Will it pop? This science activity will have you on the edge of your seat!
BUTTERFLY EDIBLE LIFE CYCLE
Make an edible butterfly life cycle activity perfect for hands on learning! Also a great way to use up leftover candy!
BUBBLES
Explore the simple fun of bubbles as a simple science activity too! Can you make a bubble bounce? We have any easy recipe for the perfect bubble solution.
CANDY SCIENCE
Play Willy Wonka for a day and explore candy science with floating m's, chocolate slime, dissolving candy and more!
COLOR MIXING
Color mixing is a science. Check out our fun frozen color mixing science activity!

Growing crystals is simple! You can easily grow your own crystals at home or in the classroom with this simple recipe. Make a rainbow, a snowflake, hearts, crystal eggshells, and even crystal seashells. NEW! Learn how to grow salt crystals!
DENSITY {LIQUIDS}
Can one liquid be lighter than the other? Find out with this liquid density experiment!

Science in a bottle. Explore all kinds of simple science ideas right in a bottle! Check out a few of our easy science bottles or these discovery bottles for ideas. They are perfect for themes too like these Earth Day ones!
ENGINEERING
Kids love building and building structures is a great activity that incorporates many skills. Plus it is a great frugal activity. Check out a variety of structure building activities.

Have you ever changed the color of a flower? Try a color changing flower science experiment and learn about how a flower works!
GRAVITY
What goes up, must come down. Have young kids explore concepts in gravity around the house or classroom.
ICE CREAM IN A BAG
Homemade ice cream is uummy edible science with only three ingredients! Don't forget the winter gloves and sprinkles. This gets cold!
ICE MELT SCIENCE
The ice melt activity is simple science you can set up in many different ways with many different themes. Ice melting is a wonderful introduction to a simple science concept for young kids!

The classic expanding Ivory soap experiment! One bar of ivory soap can be very exciting! See how we experimented with one bar of soap and turned it into either soap foam or soap slime!

LETTUCE GROWING ACTIVITY

Set up a lettuce growing station. This was fascinating and pretty quick. We watched the new lettuce grow taller each day!
MAGIC MILK
Magic milk is definitely considered a classic science activity Plus it is just plain fun and mesmerizing.
MAGNETS
What's magnetic? What's not magnetic. You can set up a magnet science discovery table for your kids to explore as well as a magnet sensory bin!
MIRRORS AND REFLECTIONS
Mirrors are fascinating and have wonderful play and learning possibilities plus it makes for great science!
NAKED EGG OR RUBBER EGG
Ah the rubber egg. You need a little patience for this one {takes 7 days}, but the end result is really cool!
OOBLECK {NON-NEWTONIAN FLUIDS}
Oobleck is 2 ingredient fun! A simple recipe using kitchen cupboard ingredients, but it is the perfect example of a non-newtonian fluid. Also makes for fun sensory play. Make classic oobleck or colored oobleck.

Make a simple pulley that really work, and test out lifting loads
RAIN CLOUD
A fun way to make a rain cloud in a jar! Playful science at it's best.
RAMPS
We use cars and balls all the time with our rain gutters! Even flat pieces of wood or stiff cardboard work! Check out a great ramps and friction post I wrote for Pre-K pages!

Planting seeds and watching plants grow is the perfect Springtime preschool science activity. Our simple seed jar science activity is one of our most popular posts during the Spring season. It is an excellent way to see how a seed grows!

Let's explore the senses! Young kids are learning to use their senses every day. Set up a simple 5 Senses Science Table for exploring and learning how their senses work! Our candy taste test and senses activity is fun too.
SHADOWS
Explore shadows in 2 ways! We have body shadow science (fun outdoor play and learn idea) and animal puppet shadow science to check out!
SLIME
Slime is our top activity here, and our simple is perfect for learning a little bit about polymers. Or just use it as a fun play recipe! We have dozens of themed slime ideas for the entire year! NEW fluffy slime!
VOLCANO
Every kid should build a volcano! Build a sandbox volcano or a LEGO volcano! Make sure to save our apple-cano and pumpkin-cano for Fall science.

Explore wet weather with rain clouds and tornados or make a water cycle in a bottle!
TORNADO BOTTLE
Create a tornado in a bottle and study the weather safely!

We made both an indoor and outdoor zip line this year. Explore science concepts through play.

WHICH PRESCHOOL SCIENCE ACTIVITY WILL YOU TRY FIRST?

The world around us in an awesome place to explore for the young scientist. Create a natural love for learning and exploring with these simple but important preschool science concepts.

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STEM + Art = STEAM! Summer is the perfect time to surround yourself with STEAM! When kids combine STEM and art, they can really explore their creative side from painting to sculpture! Making art with baking soda paint is an fun and easy summer STEAM project, you will want to do with your kids this season!

FIZZY FUN WITH BAKING SODA PAINT FOR SUMMER STEAM

PAINTING WITH BAKING SODA

Get ready to add this simple STEAM activity to your STEM lesson plans this season. If you want to learn more about combining art and science for summer craft and art projects, let's grab the supplies. While you're at it, make sure to check out these other fun summer science activities.

Our science activities and experiments are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind! Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun! Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home!
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Let's get right to this awesome STEAM project. Head to the kitchen, open the pantry and get prepared to explore science and art. Be prepared though, this might get a little messy!
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FIZZY PAINTING WITH BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR

Simple summer art with our favorite baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction. Instead of making a baking soda and vinegar volcano, let's make art!

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HOW TO MAKE BAKING SODA PAINT

STEP 1: You will want equal parts of baking soda and water. Measure baking soda into cups.

STEP 2: Next measure out the same amount of water into a separate cup and color with food coloring.

STEP 3: Pour colored water into the baking soda and gently stir to combine. The mixture shouldn't be too soupy or too thick.

STEP 4: Use a brush to paint a picture with the baking soda and water mixture.

STEP 5: Set out a small bowl of vinegar and pipette for kids to gently squirt vinegar onto the picture. Watch your picture bubble and fizz!

THE SCIENCE OF BAKING SODA PAINT

The science behind this summer craft project is the chemical reaction that occurs between the baking soda and the vinegar!

Baking soda is a base and vinegar is an acid. When the two combine, they make a gas called carbon dioxide. You can hear the fizz, see the bubbles, and even feel the fizz if you hold your hand close to the surface of the paper.

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STEM + Art = STEAM! Summer is the perfect time to surround yourself with STEAM! When kids combine STEM and art, they can really explore their creative side from painting to sculpture! Making art with baking soda paint is an fun and easy summer STEAM project, you will want to do with your kids this season!

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These simple drawing ideas for kids is shadow art created with basic art supplies and the sun! Shadow art is a fun STEAM activity for kids of all ages that is sure to inspire their creativity. Making shadow art drawings works well at home or the classroom playground!

Let's Make SHADOW DRAWINGS WITH KIDS

The challenge with making shadow art is how to draw around a shadow cast by a toy (or the subject of the drawing) without obscuring that shadow with your own! Look at the example above for inspiration. We have found that situating the child on the other side of the art work space can help kids stay out of the way of their own shadow art!
Related: Check out these super awesome art hacks.
The best time of day to make shadow art?

Shadow art can be made at any time there are shadows present. In fact, letting kids see the difference in shadows made in the morning, noon and afternoon can be a fun science extension to this clever art project full of things to trace.

6 Easy & Creative Ways to Make Shadow Art

1. Creating Shadow Art with Favorite Toys

Start this craft by having your kids line up all their favorite toys outside. You can even tell your kids that the toys are having a parade. Finish getting the craft ready by putting a piece of white paper on the ground behind each toy. Then, challenge your kiddos to trace the shadow on the paper before the sun moves.

Once they're done tracing the shadow, it's like they made their own coloring page. The kids will also get a kick out of drawing their favorite toys.

2. Drawing Portrait Silhouette Art

For this shadow art project, tape a piece of paper to the wall. Then have one of your kids sit with their face in profile. Setup a flashlight to create a shadow of your kiddo's profile and have another trace the shadow on the paper. Have them finish the project by cutting the shadow out of the piece of paper and gluing it to a colored piece of paper for a new backdrop. This can be a wonderful keepsake.

3. Chalk Shadow Art

My kids love chasing their shadows and seeing how they change depending on the light and their location on the sidewalk. This is one reason shadow art is considered a STEAM activity; your kiddos are learning how shadows are created. Help them chase their shadows by tracing their shadow with sidewalk chalk. They can then fill in the outlines with chalk or chalk paint.

4. Sculptures with Shadows

After the kids create a small statue of an animal or person using tin foil, attach the sculpture to a piece of a paper. Then, encourage your kiddo to trace and color the shadow in to complete the masterpiece. By adding the shadow to the craft, they're adding dimension to their sculpture.

5. Capture Nature with Shadow Art

The shadows trees make with their trunks and branches can be pretty beautiful. Lay out a long piece of paper next to a tree on a sunny day and watch your kiddo create tree shapes by outlining the shadow.

The wonderful thing about shadow art? You can do it with just about any object and just about any season, as long as the sun is out.

6. Photograph Shadow Art

Grab your camera and capture your child and their shadow. There are so many creative ways that kids interact with that dark figure that follows them everywhere and getting a snapshot of the fun can be a great memory to keep forever...even when the shadow goes to bed.

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You know what question Kate and I get a lot? "How do you girls do it it all??" Our schedules are full, just as many of yours are, and it comes with the constant struggle of balancing Mom-life with work-life. And like most other Mothers out there, when it comes down to it and one has to take priority, the Mom gig wins- no contest. If something has to fall through the cracks it's not Mom thing; it's usually the doing-laundry, cleaning-bathrooms, or showering-before-noon thing. So to answer the question, how do we do it all? Ha! We don't! Those of you joining us at TOFW get to hear all about how we don't do it all. In fact, most times sometimes we barely keep it together! The past few weeks have felt like that for me. I've been traveling a lot, and working on some huge projects (we finished our book!), so when I got home the other day after spending the weekend in PA (SO much fun- thank you East Coasters for a great time!) the last thing I wanted to do was pull out my big camera and cook. And then edit photos. And then write a big recipe post for today. What I did want to do? Play with my kids. Be goofy, be silly, be loud and crazy and do whatever they wanted to do. I asked them what they wanted to do, and lucky for me (and you) they picked something that I thought would actually be fun to share with you! So ironically, my intentions of turning off my blog brain back-fired, but it worked out in the end. I got to play with my kids, and you get a fun kitchen craft. Or something to entertain friends at the office when you're tired of working. Since I had no intentions of making a big ol' photography project out of this fun little activity, I just snapped some quick photos on my P hone and edited them right on my phone too, with the Thumba app. Come next Monday I'll have my brain fully functioning again and I'll bust out my big camera have an amazing recipe for you! Until then, let's just play 🙂 This is sort of awesome.

We call these "Soap Clouds." Where are all of our chemical engineers? I need to know why every awesome science project involving soap, hinges on the use of Ivory soap. Thoughts? Are there magical ingredients in there? I've always wondered that. I bet whoever came up with the original recipe never expected that so many science experiments would ensue with its use! I think the same thing about Elmer's glue. Anyway, grab a bar of Ivory soap- yes, only Ivory! It's cheap, but don't worry, you can even use it as soap when we're done here so we're not being wasteful. So you don't need to write us lengthy emails about being earth-hating-soap-haters.

Place a piece of waxed paper, parchment, plastic wrap, or paper towel in your microwave. Just don't use foil, or we'll have issues on our hands that are much bigger than your next burrito tasting slightly like a fresh mountain spring. This really doesn't make a mess, so don't be scared.

Start your microwave for a couple of minutes on high power. You don't need to let it run that whole length of time, but you can just stop it when you need to. Want to see what happens?? It's a little hard to see through my microwave door, but check it out (and ignore me when I say you need to turn your microwave turntable off, that's for if you're trying to video this experience:))

Ten bonus points for anyone who can reference my children's ramblings about "the great devourer."

I don't know how it does it- but it starts growing! Sometimes the "clouds" are seriously HUGE, and other times they are sort of wimpy. I've noticed generally, the fresher the soap (as in the more recent I have purchased it) the bigger the result. We've done this a million times and my kids still get a kick out of it.

It looks like it should be foamy and wet, but it's not. You can actually pick up the whole big chunk.

If you smash it, it will break into pieces and you'll end up with soap dust everywhere, so be careful with little hands who like to smash things 🙂

It's the weirdest looking thing. I love how it's different every time.

Now. You have a giant blob of dried soap fluff and your kids were entertained for a total of 3.5 minutes. That's a start! Sometimes I let my kids just take the whole darn thing in the bath tub and have at it. It's one way to make sure they actually get cleaned in there. Or sometimes I hold it up over them in the tub and let it "snow" by smashing it and letting it sprinkle down like little snow flakes. Or, you can let them make their own little soaps. First, put the fluff in a bowl and let them do what they've probably been trying to do already- smash it to smithereens. It just kind of falls apart, so it's actually kind of fun. And if it gets all over your counter, take my advice and sweep or vacuum it up first, then wipe it down. Otherwise you'll end up with a big soapy mess.

Then, either in a bowl with a spoon, or with an electric beater, or in a food processor, like I'm using, add warm water, just until it comes together. Just like pie crust, folks! This is why I love kitchen crafts. To test it, grab some with your hands and hold it in your fist. If it holds together in a ball, it's ready.

Take the mold-able mixture and let kids press it into cookie cutters. Make sure kids are old enough to know it's not food, or they are likely to attempt to eat it!

These photos below are from a batch I made a while back, (and photographed with my regular camera) and I let my kids add just a couple of drops of food coloring to make colored soaps. After the soaps are molded, but still wet, you can gently push them out of the molds. Let them sit in a cool, dry place for a few days and soon you will have little soaps to wash (or play!) with. I would only use a small amount of food coloring as to not stain anything!

Funny how my kids are always very interested in getting extra clean when it's with soap they've made themselves.

Now go have some fun with your own kiddos today! Or, just grab some soap and have fun in your office break room at lunch. C'mon- you know you want to.

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Students experience product and process design as they create a beverage can holder that won't harm wildlife or pollute but that is sturdy and easy to carry. Caution: Let students know that opening and/or drinking the beverages is not a part of this activity!

1. After students learn their challenge, demonstrate the problem with plastic rings by asking students to put a rubber band around their right wrist and then get it off, using only their right hand and nothing else.

2. Discuss the criteria for their new design. It has to:

1. Hold 6 cans

2. Be sturdy

3. Be easy to carry

4. Be harmless to wildlife

5. Have low or no environmental impact

6. Be made out of the available materials

3. Divide the students into teams of 3-4 and instruct them to:

1. Brainstorm possible solutions.

2. Choose the one that best meets the criteria and constraints.

3. Make a prototype out of the materials. Consider different kinds of handles, ways to arrange the cans, how to remove the cans, and impact on animals.

4. Test and evaluate the prototype. If the holder bends and twists, teams will need to reinforce their design.

5. If it fails in some way, redesign and retest.

4. Choose the design that best meets the criteria and constraints. Explain that the class will now use this design to manufacture beverage holders.

5. Organize the class into one or two assembly lines, with the students as the operators of the line. Test make a holder or two to get the line running smoothly.

6. Divide the class into 2 teams. The first team manufactures holders in the assembly line. In the second team, each student manufactures holders individually. Announce that you are the Senior Quality Control Officer who will check on the quality of the manufactured holders.

7. Set a timer for 10-15 minutes. See how many holders students can make and whether they vary in quality.

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The classroom is changing rapidly: digital boards, tablets, and classrooms full of computers are now part and parcel of the current school system. As time goes on, the introduction of virtual reality becomes more and more interesting and a better investment, because, yes, it still has a serious price tag.

In this blog post, I'll show you 20 interesting educational apps that will bring your lessons to life using VR, and show you what VR apps have to offer in education.

What is Virtual Reality?

Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer technique in which you seem to be in a different reality. Through the use of VR-glasses, the visible reality is replaced by computer-generated images. The glasses contain a screen, and close off your view from the outside world. Because each eye sees its own image, differing slightly from the other eye, you see depth in the virtual environment. In other words: you can view this virtual "world" in 3D.

20 virtual reality apps for the classroom

Depending on the type of virtual reality glasses you have at your disposal, several apps are worth your attention. You'll see that virtual reality in education is a big asset for your students.

Virtual reality apps for languages

Let your students practice languages at home using VR, something much more fun to do than filling out a worksheet. You can also use some of these VR language apps in the classroom: create a VR corner for students that are fast workers and need an extra challenge. They can use the VR goggles to practice more in a fun way.

In House of Languages, you can learn English, German or Spanish in a fun, creative way. You will be taught by Mr. Woo, who introduces him to his family. In the town where Mr. Woo lives, you can visit the airport, the zoo, the café, and some other places in virtual reality. It is a highly effective way for learning new basic vocabulary.

ImmerseMe claims to be the world's best academic language tool. With the app, you can choose between 9 different languages and from over 3000 different scenarios. The languages you can learn with ImmerseMe are German, Spanish, French, English, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Greek, and Indonesian. For example, students learn to order a baguette in Paris, buy a bento box in Tokyo, or try tapas at a Spanish restaurant.

The Learn languages app offers real dialogues in 30 languages in VR. This is because the best way to learn a language is to actually speak it, in real conditions. Students will get instant feedback on their pronunciation and suggestions that will enrich their vocabulary.

Virtual reality apps for science courses

The following VR apps can be used in Biology and science courses. Give your students a real astronaut experience, let them discover the human body, and much more.

Ocean Rift is the world's first Virtual reality aquatic safari park. Let your students explore the vivid underwater world full of life. The student virtually swims under water, with total freedom of movement, and can watch various fish and other animals including dolphins, sharks, turtles, sea snakes, rays, manatees, sea lions, orcas, humpback whales, and even dinosaurs! Use this app for a fun intermezzo in biology class or natural sciences.

This app allows you to upload images and videos to which you can then add interactive elements: videos, images, links, tweets, etc. - There are many possibilities. These can then be shared with your students (who create an account) or put on a website. The app can be used for all subjects and is not only useful with VR.

In this playful app, students will learn different things about the human brain. Like John, the teenager, you go on a trip through the brain. Your goal: to become an adult.

Use this VR app to examine the human body. You are in control to inspect the whole body and navigate it yourself. Students can take quizzes, explore over 2000 anatomical structures, peel away layers, and much more.

Normally, we watch a rocket shoot to the moon only as a viewer in front of the television, or red and white blocked in a Tintin comic book. The Apollo 11 VR app places you in the body of an astronaut who is experiencing the iconic NASA mission from a first-person perspective.

Discovery (channel) might pop-up on our TV once in a while. Well, now you can use their VR app as well. With Discovery VR, you can see all kinds of content from television documentaries in 3D, which can be used in different courses, like biology, geography, history, natural sciences, or engineering. Discovery Atlas, DNewslabs, and more programs have been translated into a VR environment.

Guide students through collections of 360° scenes and 3D objects, pointing out interesting sites and artifacts along the way. The VR app lets you take your students on an expedition and let them explore history, science, the arts, and the natural world. Whether you're roaming with dinosaurs or taking a look at Renaissance sculptures, there's something amazing to explore for every subject.

Virtual reality apps for math

In our section about math, we only have one app, but what an app! This is a VR app for primary school students or middle school students.

This VR app in your math class is really fun and engaging. In a playful way, students go on a virtual adventure to find numbers and shoot them so they learn to add, multiply, divide, and subtract. Let your students battle each other in your VR classroom corner.

This app lets visual learners see how abstract Math concepts work in a 3D environment. The app models the Math world incredibly by employing highly visual representations.

Virtual reality apps for geography

You probably already discovered that some of the apps mentioned above also include geography experiences in virtual reality. Here are some more, specific geography VR apps.

With this VR app, students can compare the sizes of planets and moons, shrunk down to 1 millionth of their actual size. They learn interesting facts about the planets as well. This VR application can be used when you are teaching about space or other planets.

With the VR app from YouTube, you can "teleport" to certain places. It allows you to watch videos in 360 degrees, putting you in the middle of all the action. The "travel" playlist is one I highly recommend. You can find interesting video's to teach students about nature, countries all over the world, culture, and history.

With Google Earth VR, you can make a school trip out of every lesson! Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over Yosemite or the Grand Canyon, and visit famous monuments like the colosseum.

Virtual reality apps for history

History is so much more interesting when you are living it. And that's exactly why you should include these history VR apps in your lessons. Instead of just listening to "an old story", students live the story. Not to mention, they will remember it better.

This is a virtual university with a wide variety of teaching programs. You can explore the Titanic, fly through the universe, or visit the Roman Empire thousands of years ago. This app is made for education. You can also your this VR app or virtual platform for teaching biology.

In this impressive VR presentation, you can visit the Secret Annex from the classroom. The house has been recreated in detail while you listen to fragments from her diary. If you're teaching your students about WWII, you can definitely use this app to keep the students' attention and interest.

The best way to learn or remember something is to experience it yourself. This app makes that possible. For example, on an adventure in King Tutankhamun's Tomb. Because of the 360-degree view, it looks like you are really in Cairo, in the pyramids.

Virtual reality apps for art courses

Virtual reality art, who would have thought this could be a lesson? The following VR app teaches your students to think in 3D, which is very different from drawing on a blank canvas and might require some spatial awareness.

Vermillion is a VR painting app that brings to life the delightful sensation of oil painting on a canvas. It has customizable canvases, a multitude of brushes, realistic wet-on-wet color mixing, layers, realistic analog brush strokes, and accurate blending and mixing.

The focus of Tilt Brush is on drawing, sketching, and creating artworks, which is one of the most fun lessons there is! Let students draw in the "air". They can use dynamic brushes and upload their creations to the web.

The best VR glasses for education

We talked about virtual reality apps, but without virtual reality glasses or "goggles", you can't really use them of course. So, I made a list of some interesting VR glasses that might fit your classroom.

These will probably be the most affordable virtual reality glasses on the list, and is in fact just a holder for a smartphone. With some special lenses, everything you see is transformed into virtual images.

These VR glasses are reasonably pricey, but are currently one of the best sets you can buy. Through the various Oculus apps, you already have many different teaching possibilities. The glasses come with two touch controllers as well, which is a step up from Google Cardboard.

ClassVR is specially produced for schools, and isn't just about the VR glasses. It's a complete platform that's easy to use and offers a lot of content by itself, without the need for external apps. The VR headsets can be wirelessly managed and controlled by their innovative ClassVR Teacher Portal.

This system can easily be compared with the ClassVR system. Redbox VR mainly focuses on the use of Google content such as Google Expeditions. The system also comes with a tablet with which the teacher can manage the lesson. RedBox VR offers schools an all-in-one virtual reality kit including extra support services and a protection plan.

The makers of HTV Vive headsets are well known for creating very good VR glasses. For education, however, this Vive Cosmos is perfectly suited and still a big investment. But you know for sure these VR glasses are qualified. I suggest buying these glasses when you're teaching STEM, engineering, or maths in higher education.

Wrap up

I hope I gave you all the information you need to consider including virtual reality in your future classroom. There are many free VR educational tools out there. Even with a smaller budget, you can use Google Cardboard to give your students the best learning experience ever. Especially now, when going on a trip is not possible in real life, virtual reality is worth the investment.

What VR apps are you going to use in your lessons? And what will you be teaching? Let us know on Twitter: @ibookwidgets.

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