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Welcome to Engineering for Littles – your premier online destination where curiosity meets the wonders of engineering! We bring the world of engineering to life for kids and “littles” everywhere. Our mission is to spark a lifelong love for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through engaging content, interactive learning experiences, and a treasure trove of resources tailored for young minds.
Educational Videos: Dive into our YouTube channel for a series of fun and educational videos that introduce complex engineering concepts in a way that’s accessible and enjoyable for children. From the basics of mechanical engineering to the wonders of aerospace, our videos are designed to ignite curiosity and inspire future innovation.
Custom Books: Explore our exclusive collection of custom books, each crafted to introduce engineering principles with captivating stories, vibrant illustrations, and interactive elements that encourage hands-on learning.
STEM-Based Toys: Discover our curated selection of STEM-based toys that not only entertain but also educate. From building blocks to robotics kits, these toys are chosen to stimulate problem-solving skills, creativity, and a deeper understanding of engineering concepts.
Experiments and Activities: Get hands-on with our wide range of experiments and activities designed for young engineers. These easy-to-follow guides provide everything you need to conduct safe and exciting experiments at home, reinforcing learning through practical application.
Blog: Stay up-to-date with the latest in child-focused engineering education through our blog. Here, we share insights, tips, and stories that connect you with the broader community of educators, parents, and children passionate about STEM.
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Let’s build a brighter future, one little engineer at a time.
Learn about chemical reactions by creating a colorful lava lamp using oil, water, food coloring, and effervescent tablets.
Explore saturated solutions by growing your own crystals with just water and salt or sugar.
Visualize magnetic fields using iron filings and magnets to understand the principles of magnetism.
Create a model volcano and use baking soda and vinegar to simulate an eruption, teaching chemical reactions and geology.
Design a device to protect an egg from breaking when dropped, learning about physics and engineering principles.
Fill glasses with different levels of water and use a spoon to strike them, exploring sound waves and frequencies.
Make a compass using a needle, magnet, and water to learn about magnetism and navigation.
Use static electricity to make a paper butterfly’s wings flap, demonstrating the principles of static charge.
Layer liquids of different densities to create a colorful tower, teaching about density and buoyancy.
Explore Newton’s third law of motion by launching a balloon rocket along a string.
Use baking soda and vinegar to inflate a balloon, illustrating acid-base reactions and gas expansion.
Create a simple sundial using a stick and markers to learn about solar time and the Earth’s rotation.
Write secret messages with lemon juice, revealing them through heating and learning about oxidation.
Change the color of white flowers using colored water, demonstrating capillary action and how plants absorb water.
Experiment with different paper airplane designs to explore aerodynamics and flight.
Build a simple solar oven using a pizza box to learn about renewable energy and the greenhouse effect.
Create a water vortex by connecting two bottles, teaching about vortexes and fluid dynamics.
Make slime with glue and borax solution to explore non-Newtonian fluids and chemical bonding.
Use a glass of water and a pencil to demonstrate how light bends, or refracts, when it passes through different mediums.
Observe and record the length and direction of shadows throughout the day to learn about the Earth’s rotation and the sun’s position.
STEM education encourages children to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions. By engaging in hands-on projects, children learn that creativity is not just about art but also about finding new ways to solve problems. For instance, designing a simple machine not only teaches mechanical principles but also stimulates imaginative thinking about how different components can work together.
STEM subjects challenge students with real-world problems, requiring them to apply logic and creativity to find solutions. These experiences help children develop critical thinking skills that are essential in academic and everyday life. Coding activities, for example, teach kids to break down problems into manageable parts and devise algorithms to solve them, a fundamental aspect of computational thinking.
Children are naturally curious, and STEM education feeds this curiosity by providing them with the tools to explore and understand the world around them. Asking questions like “What makes the weather change?” can lead to interactive projects that explore concepts in meteorology, encouraging a deeper understanding and interest in science.
Objective: Understand liquid density and chemical reactions. Materials: Clear bottle, vegetable oil, water, food coloring, effervescent tablet. Procedure:
Objective: Explore solutions, saturation, and crystallization. Materials: Water, sugar or salt, jar, string. Procedure: