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15 Fun Pi Day Activities for Kids

Posted on February 24, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY | 33 Comments

I remember back to when I thought that the only thing to do for Pi Day (March 14 = 3-14, the first three numbers of Pi) was to bake a pie.  It really is a popular choice, not only because everyone loves pie, but because if you look at 3.14 in the mirror, it actually looks like it says, “PIE.”

But as you can see in these 15 Fun Pi Day Activities for Kids, there are so many more creative ways to celebrate Pi Day 2020!  One of my favorite ideas is to draw a Pi Skyline, but I actually found all of these activities to be intriguing.  

15 Fun Pi Day Activities for Kids provide some truly amazing and fun ways to learn all about the magical and mathematical concept of Pi.

Pi Day Activities For Kids

From counting out colored beads to make a necklace to singing songs, creating art, and solving puzzles, these activities provide some truly amazing and fun ways to learn all about the magical and mathematical concept of Pi.

So gather together some paper, pens, beads, and anything else your kids like to be creative with.  Undoubtedly, these fun activities will inspire you and your kids to create some special Pi activities of your own.

15 Fun Pi Day Activities for Kids provide some truly amazing and fun ways to learn all about the magical and mathematical concept of Pi.

1. What Do We Do All Day – Math Art for Kids: Pi Skyline

Math art projects are a great Pi Day activity for kids. This project shares a cityscape creation by graphing the numbers in Pi.

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2. Nurture Store – Celebrate Pi Day with Kids with Apple Pi Pie

Introducing Pi- math discover through the baking of an apple Pi pie. What a delicious way to learn!

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3. Jinxy Kids – Pi Day Printable: Make Your Own Sneaky Pi Detector

Download this free Pi Day printable to make math memorable with hands on activities.

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4. Math Geek Mama – Pi Day Sing Along (Free Printable!)

Singing makes learning fun, and this downloadable printable is great! You’ll get 2 pages of silly math songs.

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25 Easy STEM Activities For Homeschoolers

Posted on November 8, 2016 | Filed Under: DIY, Science, STEM | 8 Comments

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My children love doing STEM activities (science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)!  One moment you may find my daughter making magic potions in the bathtub, while another minute she is begging me to help her with her Snap Circuits or doing an experiment from her Magic School Bus Engineering Lab Kit.

Are you a homeschool parent? Check out these 25 science projects for homeschoolers that are easy for homeschoolers to do at home and with limited supplies.

I like to support my children in all of their efforts, especially when it comes to science and engineering.  Therefore, these 25 STEM Activties for Homeschoolers are sure to keep your little scientist engaged, learning and well-prepared for the 21st century.  Not only are these 25 easy STEM activities great for homeschoolers, but they are also useful for classroom science experiments and after school science clubs.

And if you’re looking for even more science fun, try one of these 13 Outdoor Science Experiments For Homeschoolers or 15 Spring STEM Projects For Kids.

Happy STEM-inventing!

Jilleen

25 STEM Activities For Homeschoolers

Are you a homeschool parent? Check out these 25 science projects for homeschoolers that are easy for homeschoolers to do at home and with limited supplies.

Simple Science: How to Make a Volcano with Kids – Happy Brown House

Are you a homeschool parent? Check out these 25 science projects for homeschoolers that are easy for homeschoolers to do at home and with limited supplies.

Can You Build the Fastest Wind Powered Car? – Handmade Kids Art

Are you a homeschool parent? Check out these 25 science projects for homeschoolers that are easy for homeschoolers to do at home and with limited supplies.

STEM Activities for Kids Using Household Items – Mama Smiles

Are you a homeschool parent? Check out these 25 science projects for homeschoolers that are easy for homeschoolers to do at home and with limited supplies.

Building Block STEM Challenge Cards – Life Over C’s

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Attend the Los Angeles County Air Show and STEM Expo on March 19-20 in Lancaster

Posted on February 27, 2016 | Filed Under: Field trips in Los Angeles | Leave a Comment

Attend the Los Angeles County Air Show on March 19-20, 2016 at The Fox Airfield in Lancaster, California

Attend the Los Angeles County Air Show on Saturday, March 19 – Sunday, March 20 at The Fox Airfield in Lancaster!  The United States Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Squadron will roar across the skies of Southern California as the headlining act of the 2016 Los Angeles County Air Show.  The Blue Angels, along with an exciting array of thrilling jets, world-renowned aerobatics performers, and historic aircraft, will captivate fans and inspire young and old alike.

Attend the Los Angeles County Air Show on March 19-20, 2016 at The Fox Airfield in Lancaster, California

As the daughter of a retired American Airlines pilot and Vietnam Vet, this event is especially close to my heart.  As a child, I remember my father taking me to see numerous air shows around California.  The air show at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California was all time my favorite.  But due to budget constraints many air shows in California have been canceled.  So Southern California residents are very lucky to have the Los Angeles County Air Show in town!

Attend the Los Angeles County Air Show on March 19-20, 2016 at The Fox Airfield in Lancaster, California

On the ground, spectators will be able to explore static aircraft displays, interact with pilots and crew members, and experience interactive attractions and educational exhibits designed to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Los Angeles County Air Show STEM Expo

Stop by the 2016 STEM Expo, brought to you by Northrop Grumman, to experience a 15,000 square foot pavilion area filled with exhibits from aerospace companies, colleges, K-12 STEM programs, live robotics demonstrations, and a range of professional aerospace and engineering societies.  Specific participants include Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, NASA, Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo and USC.

Attend the Los Angeles County Air Show on March 19-20, 2016 at The Fox Airfield in Lancaster, California

The Expo will entice children of all ages and their parents to enjoy a hands-on educational experience designed to spark the interest of young adults and their involvement with STEM while educating them on the opportunities in the aerospace industry in the Antelope Valley.

The Los Angeles Air Show

Los Angeles County Air Show Admission
  • Adult (ages 13 and up) – $20 online, $25 at the gate
  • Youth (ages 6-12) – $15 online, $20 at the gate
  • Children (5 and under) – FREE
  • Looking for a discount?  They do offer a Family Four Pack Deal for $60 dollars online only.

The Los Angeles County Show will be held at the William J Fox Airfield, 4555 W Avenue G, Lancaster, CA 93535.  Parking is $10 on site.

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen

Disclosure: Photos copyrighted by The Los Angeles County Air Show and used by permission.

Giveaway and Grand Opening of The New Discovery Cube Los Angeles!

Posted on November 20, 2014 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Los Angeles, Field trips in Los Angeles, Giveaways, Science Field Trip, STEM | 7 Comments

Giveaway and Grand Opening of The New Discovery Cube Los Angeles!

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Field Trip Boy and I recently had the opportunity to attend Family Day at the new Discovery Cube Los Angeles located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley.  Discovery Cube LA is just like a little scientist’s candyland, except that instead of candy, there are science experiments beaming from room to room!

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Field Trip Boy enjoying the new 4D theater at the Discovery Cube Los Angeles

Field Trip Boy and I both enjoy the original Discovery Science Center, now called The Discovery Cube OC, in Orange County.  So when I surprised Field Trip Boy on a random Saturday morning that we were going to the brand new Discovery Cube Los Angeles he was ecstatic.

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The Discovery Cube Los Angeles is a place where imaginations sore, children explore with their hands and education always comes first.  The LA Cube features 71,000 square feet of building and exhibit space and is the Valley’s first major museum specifically designed for science-based learning.

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Imagination Playground

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Santa Ana Winds Exhibit

Did you know that California currently ranks 46th in math proficiency and is tied for 48th in science proficiency compared to other states in our nation?  The Discovery Science Foundation has stepped up to help bridge this gap through their continuous education programs, exhibits and professional teacher development workshops.  With locations in Orange County and now in Los Angeles, they reach and serve close to 1,000,000 people each year.

Discovery Cube Los Angeles features a variety of exhibits that value environmental stewardship, STEM proficiency, healthy living and early learning including:

Environmental Stewardship

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Helicopter tour over California

Guests can take a Helicopter Tour in the theater to get a bird’s eye view of California’s natural resources.

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Race to Zero

During the Race to Zero exhibit Field Trip Boy played a computer based game that taught him the correct way to sort trash and divert materials from the landfills.  He beat me of course!

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Aquavator Exhibit

In the Aquavator exhibit guests learn the importance of protecting our fragile aquifer from pollutants as they descend inside a glass elevator through layers of the earth.

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Inspector Training Course

While visiting the Inspector Training Course, Field Trip Boy learned the skills of a home inspector by using a touch screen tablet and how to make resource-efficient and sustainable choices for a house.  Field Trip Boy spent the majority of his time exploring this one exhibit at the cube and the staff was very friendly and helpful in answering all of his questions.

STEM Proficiency (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
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The Discovery Stage

On The Discovery Stage you can watch one of the cube’s live, hands-on science demonstrations led by the Discovery Cube staff.

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Planetary Research Station

 The Planetary Research Station features a suspended, animated globe that shows dynamic images of the atmosphere, oceans, and land from a completely different vantage point.

  • Explore weather patterns and observe historic storms exactly as they occurred
  • Relive catastrophic earthquakes and see the impact of their aftershocks
  • Observe flight patterns around the globe as lights soaring across the night sky

Healthy Living

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The Discovery Market

At the Discovery Market, they use game-based technology to teach guests the importance of understanding packaging labels, nutrition facts, and making healthy choices to better their lives.  I had to help Field Trip Boy answer a few questions about how many calories a product had, what was the total sodium count, etc.  It even taught me a lesson or two about reading food labels.

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Field Trip Boy checking out at the Discovery Market.

The Discovery Cube Los Angeles makes a great outing for the entire family.  I especially like the fact that the designers of the LA Cube included exhibits that are attractive for older students and preteens.

BONUS TIP: The LA Cube offers excellent field trips for school groups at a discounted rate.

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The Discovery Cube Los Angeles is open daily from 10am – 5pm year round except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.  Tickets are $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors (62+) and children (ages 3-14).  Admission for Museum members and children 2 and under is FREE.

The LA Cube is located at 11800 Foothill Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91342.

The Discovery Cube Los Angeles is giving away a family-four-pack of tickets to one lucky SoCal Field Trips Reader!

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Happy Field Tripping,

Jilleen

Disclosure: SoCal Field Trips was invited to a media event to help facilitate this post.  All opinions are our own.  Images used by permission from the Discovery Cube Los Angeles.  Contest rules and details provided in the Rafflecopter link above.

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