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Marsha Tufft

[STEM] What if a story could teach your kid to think like a scientist?

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Here's the thing — kids don't resist science. They resist boring science.

That's exactly why I wrote the companion guide to The Secret of the Magic eyePadthe way I did. Every experiment connects to a moment in the story, a character choice, a problem worth solving. When kids care about what happens next, they want to ask questions, make predictions, and yes — even redo the experiment when their first try doesn't work out.

Here's a peek at what makes this guide tick:

  1. Curiosity as a habit — Every activity starts with observation and questions, just like real scientists do.
  2. Creativity built right in — From Zentangle warm-ups to character journaling, kids flex both their artistic and analytical muscles.
  3. Standards that actually matter — Activities align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core literacy goals, so educators get measurable outcomes without the mountain of prep work.

And the best part? You don't need a fancy lab. Think papier-mâché volcanoes and Monster Toothpaste — common household materials, big "wow" moments, and zero stress.

Whether you're a homeschooler, a classroom teacher, or a parent hunting for screen-free activities that actually stick — this guide turns one great story into a full curriculum of curiosity.

👉 [Read the full blog post here]

You've got this — and so do your kids. 🚀

Cheers!

Marsha & Mooney

P.S. Want to learn more? Check it out here on Amazon:

​https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Magic-eyePad-Activities-Audiobook-ebook/dp/B0FF3GD65T​

Also available on TeachersPayTeachers as a printable PDF:

​https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Secret-of-the-Magic-eyePad-Novel-Study-Activities-7-STEM-Experiments-14080816​

Marsha Tufft

Unleash your inner inventor!

Making STEM accessible and fun: Changing attitudes about STEM through story; Building problem-solving skills through experiments. I’m an award-winning author & engineer. https://marshatufft.com – books, https://putneydesigns.com – STEM

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