By Guest Author Brandee Gillham

How is it that when the days are shortest, they can feel the longest? The winter months can seem to drag on, so here are some fun and encouraging STEM-based activities to do with your kiddos in the kitchen. You should have most of these items and ingredients hanging around your home, or they can be picked up at a minimal cost. 

My cowboy and I are raising four cowpokes (yes, all boys!) here in northeastern Colorado, so their favorite experiments are the ones that end with a great explosion and/or mess. As the mama, those aren’t always my top picks, but I do love seeing the thrill in their eyes as we embark upon creative learning adventures. Here are some of our favorites; I encourage you to try one on your next “inside” day:

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