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We’re so excited to introduce the newest title in our STEM Princess Series - Princess Marie and the Great Garden Mystery! This enchanting story is more than just a fairy tale. It’s a playful, empowering introduction to the scientific method for little learners who love to ask “why?” and “what if?” 🕵️♀️ What’s the Story? In Princess Marie and the Great Garden Mystery, something strange is happening in the royal garden. The flowers are wilting, losing their bright colors, but instead of panicking, Princess Marie grabs her STEM supplies and puts her royal curiosity to work with the help of the Science Wizard! As she investigates, Marie models the steps of the scientific method:
She discovers that science isn’t just something done in a lab, it’s a tool we use every day to solve problems, make sense of the world, and create a brighter future! 💡 Try the Scientific Method at Home! You don’t need a garden (or a crown!) to help your child explore the world like a scientist. Here are a few ways you can spark inquiry at home: 🔬 Kitchen Science: Try predicting which fruits sink or float in water. Why do you think that is? 🌦 Weather Watchers: Have your child record the weather each day and see if they can notice any patterns. Do sunny days come after clouds? 🧼 Soap Detective: Test what happens when you wash different surfaces with water vs. soap and water. Or try different cleaning tools like a brush vs. a sponge vs. your hand. What do you think will clean best? 🧃 Taste Tests: Try blindfolded taste tests with different fruits. Can they guess the fruit? What happens if you pinch your nose? Remember, it’s okay (and awesome!) if things don’t go as expected. That’s part of learning how to test and try again—just like our STEM princesses! 🎨 Extend the Story with Coloring Pages To bring the story to life, we’ve created coordinating Princess Marie coloring pages that you can use as conversation starters or quiet-time activities. Download and print your favorites for free below. 📚 Ready to Grow Your STEM Storytime Library? Princess Marie and the Great Garden Mystery is perfect for ages 3-8, classroom read-alouds, homeschool families, and anyone looking to inspire a love of science in a fun, gentle, and princessy way. 👑 Order your copy here (affiliate link)
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Welcome, STEM Princesses! Let's dive into the magical world of chemistry to create our very own Love Potion No. 1! Don’t worry — this isn’t just any fairytale potion; it’s a scientific experiment in disguise! Using sparkly science, and enchanting ingredients, we’ll explore how different substances mix, just like real chemists do in their laboratories. Along the way, we’ll learn about density and polarity all while crafting a sparkly potion fit for a princess! So grab your tiaras and your safety glasses — it’s time to discover the magic of STEM!  Supplies
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STEM Vocabulary: 💖 Density – How heavy or light something is compared to its size. In our potion, liquids with different densities will layer instead of mixing—just like oil floating on water! 💖 Polarity – A property that determines what liquids mix and what stay separate. Water is polar (it likes to stick to itself), while oil is non-polar (it doesn’t mix with water). That’s why oil and water don’t blend in our potion! 💖 Solubility – How well something dissolves in a liquid. Some ingredients (like sugar or food coloring) dissolve in water, while others (like glitter or oil) do not. 💖 Viscosity – How thick or thin a liquid is. Honey and syrup have high viscosity (they flow slowly), while water and juice have low viscosity (they flow quickly). If you'd like some extra special potion activities, check out the full enchanted potions lab below! Note: Always supervise your child when playing with their love potion. Please read all warnings on ingredients to ensure you know when to contact your doctor if ingested. Supplies:
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Holiday shopping can be stressful, so let us make it easier for you! If you want to give the gift of STEM confidence and curiosity, check out some of our favorite STEM gifts below! The links in this blog post are affiliate links, with proceeds going to support The Princess Program STEM's mission. Stellar Space Gifts for Your Future Astronaut
Exciting Engineering Gifts for Your Future Engineer
Sparkling Science Gifts for Your Future Scientist
Super STEM Books for Your Curious Bookworm
World Space Week is a special time when people all over the world celebrate everything about space! It happens every year from October 4th to October 10th. During this week, we learn about stars, planets, astronauts, and rockets. People also talk about all the amazing things humans have done in space, like landing on the moon or sending robots to explore Mars. Celebrate with fun activities to help your kids understand space and how scientists explore it. We have 2 special coloring pages and 2 easy activities you can do at home:
World Space Week is celebrated at this time because of two important events in space history:
Shop for Space ToysCheck out a few space themed toys and craft kits you can also try with your little STEM Princess! These are all Amazon Affiliate Links and a portion of the sales for any purchases may be used to advance The Princess Program STEM mission.
Happy World Space Week!!  Supplies (affiliate links):
1) Cut a small piece or a loop from the recycled plastic bag. 2) Rub the piece of plastic bag on the piece of wool or fur for 30 seconds. 3) Run the plastic rod on the wool or fur for 30 seconds. 4) Hold the small plastic loop above the plastic rod and see what happens! Note: Plastic bags could pose a suffocation hazard to young children, so please ensure they are supervised at all times while playing with their magic wand. Note: All crafts and activities are to be done with adult supervision, and the use of any developed products should be supervised as well. Some parts may not be suitable for young children, so please follow the manufacturer's guidelines for all supplies used.
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