Engineering crafts

Build your own zoetrope and create your own animation. Hours of STEAM fun for kids who love art, engineering and science!

Build a craft stick launcher that shoots Q-tips. This fun STEM project is a blast for kids to build as they develop their engineering skills.

Engineering projects don't need to be difficult, and they can teach your kids a lot about how tackling different tasks. Here are 10 to try.

Da Vinci Popsicle Stick Bridge: Make a self supporting bridge with no mechanical fasteners or adhesives based on one of Leonardo Da Vinci's designs. You will be weaving the sticks together so that the tension between the sticks keeps the bridge together and lifts it off of the gr…

Articulated Grabber - Engineering Project for Kids: Have you ever dropped something behind the couch and couldn’t get it? Or perhaps your parents keep the best snacks on the top shelf, out of reach? If so, this project is perfect for you! This’ll extend your reach by over 30" (76cm)! I’ll show you ho…

The anatomy of our hands is complex and intricate. To explore how our fingers on our hands are able to move, build a robot hand with your kid!

Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]

You and your kids will love putting together these simple helicopters and watching them fly! *Video below

DIY gadgets and cool projects to make to impress friends (or yourself) Easy electronics, tech toys and fun lights, toys, arduino gadget ideas with tutorial.