By Colie Haahr, CMNH Educator We were surprised by how excited kids got about cleaning pennies when we offered this experiment as a drop in STEAM activity at CMNH! It does seem like a magic trick when you first see the pennies getting shinier almost instantly. This...
by Meredith Brustlin, CMNH Educator The craft I have to share with you today is making a bird kite! This is a really simple activity that you can do with a handful of household items – and it will (hopefully) supply your little ones with a whole bunch of fun....
by Dan Cox, CMNH Experience Guide Snowy days might mean no school, but it doesn’t mean that there is nothing to learn. Snow-covered sidewalks helped me learn that salt can melt ice. At the time I didn’t know it was because it lowers the freezing point of water, but I...
