{"title":"STEM (archived - merged into Science)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSTEM kits are an exciting way to get your child engaged in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math. Our collection of carefully designed STEM science kits lets your kids dive into these subjects without any long-term commitment—making them an ideal alternative to traditional monthly STEM kits. Perfect for homeschool enrichment or simply to nurture a child’s natural curiosity, each kit provides fun and interactive experiences your kids will genuinely love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Knowledge Crates, we believe STEM homeschool curriculum should spark creativity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. Each kit includes easy-to-follow instructions and all necessary materials, allowing your family to explore engaging STEM homeschool programs right at home, completely stress-free. 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Grades 2–5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside Your Crate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos Simple Machines STEM Kit (26 experiments)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Build and test models of levers, pulleys, and gears with this comprehensive kit that makes abstract concepts tangible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerris Wheel Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (requires 2 AAA batteries, not included) — Construct a working Ferris wheel to explore rotational motion and mechanical advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopsicle Stick Catapult Project\u003c\/strong\u003e — Build and launch a mini catapult while learning about force, energy, and trajectory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Machines Scavenger Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e — Go on a mission to find simple machines hiding in everyday objects around the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArray Capture Multiplication Game\u003c\/strong\u003e — Turn multiplication practice into a hands-on game that reinforces math skills through play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity Guide to walk you through it all\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Art Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Gears Art\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paint and design interlocking gears to understand mechanical movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChore Robot Art \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Create a \"chore robot\" and write a short story about how it helps with household tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilhouette Art: Simple Machines \u0026amp; Brilliant Minds\u003c\/strong\u003e — Celebrate the inventors who changed the world with their mechanical innovations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooks Included with Your Crate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/em\u003e by D.J. Ward — A kid-friendly introduction to the six types of simple machines and how they work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEveryday STEM Technology: Machines\u003c\/em\u003e by Jenny Jacoby — Discover the machines that shape our daily lives, from elevators to bicycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrea Beaty — A STEM story about teamwork and perseverance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eScience No Fair!: Project Droid #1\u003c\/em\u003e by Amanda Burwasser — Follow a curious robot as it navigates the world of science fairs and simple machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHomeschooling families looking for engaging, standards-aligned STEM activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParents who want screen-free, hands-on learning that actually holds attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCurious kids who love building, experimenting, and asking \"How does that work?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA note from us: simple machines is one of those topics kids think they already understand — until they're the one designing the catapult. 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Explore Insects is a hands-on homeschool unit study for elementary kids that turns everyday “bug sightings” into real science learning, plus a whole lot of creative projects your child will be proud to hang up. It’s designed for ages 6–12 and blends science, art, math, and language arts into one cohesive, screen-free experience—without you spending your weekend gathering supplies and writing lesson plans.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis unit is built around two things’ kids naturally love: discovering gross-but-cool facts and making things with their hands. The crate includes a Bug Discovery Lab with tools and a 22-page observation journal, which means your child isn’t just reading about insects—they’re practicing real science skills like observation, recording data, noticing patterns, and comparing behaviors.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe activities inside that lab guide kids through hands-on exploration (think investigating how bugs move, where they hide, and what helps them survive), and it’s structured enough to feel purposeful while still leaving room for that “ooh, what’s THIS?” curiosity that makes nature study work so well.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut this isn’t only a science unit. It’s a full homeschool unit study, so you’re also covering language arts, art, and math in ways that actually connect to the theme. Kids get to flex creative thinking with a Build-A-Bug Battle design challenge (where they invent and problem-solve like little engineers), then switch gears into visual scanning and detail work with an Insect I-Spy dry-erase activity.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor math, there’s a Coordinate Graph Mystery Bugs challenge that builds graphing and spatial reasoning skills while keeping it fun and theme-based (because “graphing” sounds boring until it reveals a secret bug).\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAnd for handwriting practice, the unit includes practicing cursive mats—an easy way to keep fine-motor and handwriting skills moving forward without assigning a stack of worksheets.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe art in this unit is where a lot of kids truly get hooked, because the projects are unique and genuinely cool. Stained Glass Dragonfly Art uses watercolor techniques to create bold, beautiful wings.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEmbossed Bejeweled Bugs uses foil art for texture and shine (it’s the kind of project that feels fancy even though your child can do it independently with the guide).\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThere’s also Ant Tunnel Art, which invites kids to design the underground world ants might build—so they’re thinking about habitat, function, and insect behavior while they create.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAnd the Clay Flower Dish adds a simple 3D sculpture component that feels like real art class, not “cut and paste again.”\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLanguage arts shows up in ways that feel playful but still build strong skills. The unit includes a research + creative writing final project called the Cereal Box Insect Report, where kids choose an insect to study and turn that information into a fun “product-style” cereal box design—facts, drawings, and kid-friendly persuasion included.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt’s a sneaky-good way to practice research, organizing information, and writing clearly without the usual groaning. The crate also includes a reading tie-in to James and the Giant Peach, plus an extension activity that lets kids imagine and design from the story world.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo anchor the unit, the crate includes four insect-themed books that span nonfiction, fun “match-up” learning, and a classic story: TIME for Kids: Insects, Who Would Win? 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We create a free 6-week plan families can use to pace the activities in a simple, steady rhythm. At the same time, Explore Insects is designed to flex with real homeschool life. You can move faster if your child is on a roll and you’re doing activities more frequently, or stretch it longer if you prefer a gentler pace, want extra bug hunts and nature journaling days, or you’re balancing multiple ages. The theme stays cohesive even if you pause and pick it back up, because the books and projects keep the learning thread connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd if you want to see what this looks like in an actual homeschool setting (not a perfect Pinterest table where nobody spills anything), we have a companion blog post that walks you through how we approached the unit, shows several activities in action, and shares real-life homeschooling tips and tricks that make it easier to follow through. 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It's time to save the day! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver \u0026amp; Hope's Superhero Saturday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, kids can design their own superhero cape, practice sight words with Superhero Sight Word Smash, and get moving with superhero stretches and brain breaks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, they'll explore courage, confidence, friendship, and the idea that being a hero doesn't always require a cape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes, it just takes a little kindness!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 4: Amusing Adventure — Ready, Set, Build! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery great adventure deserves an exciting finale! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver \u0026amp; Hope's Amusing Adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, kids can put their creativity and problem-solving skills to work building their own marble run using the included PicassoTiles set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign a track, test it out, make adjustments, and see if you can get that marble all the way to the finish line! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey'll also create a directed drawing of Oliver and Hope and complete a butterfly puzzle inspired by Hope herself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the perfect way to wrap up four weeks of reading, creating, building, and learning together.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer Learning Without the Summer School Feeling!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unit is designed for families who want to keep learning going throughout the summer without turning every sunny day into another school day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included four-week plan gives you an easy way to organize your activities, but there's no need to follow a strict schedule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend a week exploring each story, complete a few activities on rainy afternoons, or stretch the adventures throughout your summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs kids read, create, build, and play, they're strengthening early literacy skills, exploring STEM concepts, developing creativity, and practicing important social-emotional skills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd there's something extra special about these books: purchases of the \u003cem\u003eOliver \u0026amp; Hope\u003c\/em\u003e series support the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation, which provides medical grants to help families with children's healthcare expenses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo grab your crate, gather your little adventurers, and get ready for a summer filled with stories, creativity, kindness, and a whole lot of fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains art supplies, activity materials, and small components. 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