

Weekend Again
What are you planning for this weekend, scientists? It looks like it is just about time for one of my favorite fall activities, pumpkin...


Hands-On Learning
One thing I have been thinking about a lot since we ran Party Elements science mini-camp at the end of August, and since my children went...


More Fall Weekend Activities
My favorite part of Fall in New England is the leaves. Those colors are awe-inspiring and amazing, and having grown up someplace where...


Science of Composting
Today we’re talking all about composting. First, a brief review for those who may not be familiar with the concept. Basically, composting...


September Weekend Activities
It’s Thursday, readers, and you know what that means? The weekend is coming sooner than you might think! For our family, at least, this...


Highlights from The Party Elements Science Camp
So we took a little break from blogging in honor of the first Party Elements science camp, which was at the community center in Sharon,...


Fun Activities to Check Out This Weekend
Second to last weekend of the summer (by some measurements, although the summer doesn’t actually end until September 22nd, and some...


Science of Gardening
For years, I dreamed of having a garden. Vegetables, mostly, because I couldn’t quite see the appeal of working so hard unless you were...


Science Friendly Activities to Check Out This Weekend! (Part 6)
Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes: yellow, orange, green, and red; farm-fresh cherry tomatoes (sweet enough to keep eating...


Fun Science Activities to Do with Kids in The Summer (Part 7)
Check out the first six parts of this series, or below to make some delicious rock candy! Yum! I love rock candy! You know who else loves...