THE neatest website for kids (and adults)

I stumbled across this in my searches for summer educational fun.
It's blog called Kids Who Think.

It's SO neat! I can't wait to begin! 


It is designed with challenges to help kids Think outside the box. (Click on that link to check it out)


 I read some of the challenges, and they are right up Matthew's lane.

Here are a couple samples from the challenges:

CAR MECHANIC--Choose 4 items from your pantry, 2 from your refrigerator and and 2 from your yard. You may use either tape, paperclips, or pencils as well. You may use other tools for construction but not in the solution.
 Your challenge: make a vehicle.


PAPER AIRPLANES--The challenge -- using 4 pieces of paper, tape, and tongs but NOT your hands build the biggest paper airplane you can. Then, fly it!


COLLABORATIVE DRAWING-- you must have at least two people to complete this challenge:
 The challenge is to draw a picture using only perpendicular lines. The rules: you may not speak to each other before or during the challenge about the challenge and you may only draw one line at a time. The next person can only draw a connecting perpedicular line. You have 24 hours to complete this challenge.


CUPS AND COINS-- Here's the challenge: build the tallest tower possible100 cups/coins -- the number must add up to 100 but you can allocate any way you wish. One more rule: cups may only touch coins, they may not touch each other. Since there is a good chance of collapse, we recommend that you use paper cups and quarters. 


CANTILEVERS-- Using the following materials --build the longest cantilever you can.
One roll of scotch tape
One hundred straws 

Doesn't it sound so FUN?! Each week they post a new challenge. Families can send in pictures or videos of their creations, so you can see what other people have used for solutions.


 This sounds like a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the kids.