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# Shiny Happy Kids

Bright Minds, Big Dreams, Happy Hearts

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](http://shinyhappystudio.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Saturday STEAM Challenge - Lady Bug Math](http://shinyhappystudio.com/saturday-steam-challenge-lady-bug-math/) - Discover fun STEAM activities for preschoolers with Lady Bug Math! Kids blend art and math through painting, counting, and creative challenges.
- [Saturday STEAM Challenge - Tornado in a Jar](http://shinyhappystudio.com/saturday-steam-challenge-tornado-in-a-jar/) - Discover how to make a fun, swirling tornado in a jar with kids using simple materials! Perfect for a hands-on STEM weather science activity.
- [Saturday STEAM Challenge - Watercolor Rain Cloud](http://shinyhappystudio.com/saturday-steam-challenge-watercolor-rain-cloud/) - Discover the joy of watercolor rain with this fun STEAM challenge! Kids blend colors, explore gravity, and create their own rain cloud art easily at home.
- [Saturday STEAM Challenge - Paper Plate Top](http://shinyhappystudio.com/saturday-steam-challenge-paper-plate-top/) - Create custom spinning tops using paper plates and coins, and experiment to see which coin spins the longest. A playful STEAM activity for curious kids!
- [Saturday STEM Challenge - Walking Water](http://shinyhappystudio.com/saturday-stem-challenge-walking-water/) - Discover a fun and easy Walking Water STEAM experiment perfect for the whole family! Watch colors 'walk' and explore science with this colorful activity.
- [Saturday STEAM Challenge - Pot of Gold](http://shinyhappystudio.com/saturday-steam-challenge-pot-of-gold/) - Kids will love this hands-on STEAM challenge: create a floating 'pot of gold' and learn about buoyancy, design, and teamwork in a playful way.
- [Saturday STEAM Challenge - Paper Plate Pinball](http://shinyhappystudio.com/saturday-steam-challenge-paper-plate-pinball/) - Looking for a fun STEAM activity? Build a paper plate pinball game with ramps and obstacles to challenge your kids' engineering skills and creativity.
- [STEAM Challenge Friday - Heart Cup Tower](http://shinyhappystudio.com/steam-challenge-friday-heart-cup-tower/) - Build heart-shaped towers using red cups and sturdy cardboard as the base. Carefully stack the cups to form the heart shape.
- [STEAM Challenge Friday - Heart Marble Maze](http://shinyhappystudio.com/steam-challenge-friday-heart-marble-maze/) - Heart Marble Maze - Who doesn’t love a marble maze? This heart-shaped version is a fun and engaging twist on a classic game.
- [STEAM Challenge Friday - Exploding Snowman](http://shinyhappystudio.com/steam-challenge-friday-exploding-snowman/) - Try the Exploding Snowman STEAM Challenge! A fun, hands-on chemistry experiment using baking soda and vinegar with simple household materials.
- [STEAM Challenge Friday - Cup Stacking Challenge](http://shinyhappystudio.com/steam-challenge-friday-cup-stacking-challenge/) - Try this Cup Stacking STEAM Challenge! A fun team-building engineering activity using cups, yarn, and a rubber band—perfect for kids and groups.
- [STEAM Challenge Friday - Paper Heart Sculpture](http://shinyhappystudio.com/steam-challenge-friday-paper-heart-sculpture/) - Are you ready to get creative today? This simple paper heart challenge requires minimal materials but will add a fun and festive decor to your home.
- [STEAM Challenge Friday - Bubble Art](http://shinyhappystudio.com/steam-challenge-friday-bubble-art/) - Come get artsy with us today! Bubble art is a fun and colorful activity for kids of all ages!
- [STEAM Challenge Friday - Pom Pom Popper](http://shinyhappystudio.com/steam-challenge-friday-pom-pom-popper/) - Create this easy and adorable pom pom popper and kids can challenge each other to pop the pom pom the furthest. Children can alter their design as they play to get the furthest distance. Get creative and design other fun winter characters or even create games out of the challenge!
- [STEAM Challenge Friday - Polar Bear Home](http://shinyhappystudio.com/steam-challenge-friday-polar-bear-home/) - Try this Polar Bear STEAM Challenge using marshmallows and toothpicks. A fun, hands-on engineering activity kids can do at home with simple materials.

## Pages

- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/) - Bright minds, big dreams, happy hearts! Every class at Shiny Happy Kids is taught by a conductor — an educator who didn't just choose a subject, they were claimed by it. The teacher leading your child's STEMology class? Obsessed with mythology and storytelling and science. The one running Dinosaur Collectors' Club? Has opinions about
- [Tutor Login](http://shinyhappystudio.com/tutor-login/)
- [Checkout](http://shinyhappystudio.com/checkout-3/)
- [Printables and downloads](http://shinyhappystudio.com/printables-and-downloads/) - Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads. Some printables and downloads.
- [Free resources for families](http://shinyhappystudio.com/free-resources-for-families/) - Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here. Some resources here and here.
- [Dashboard](http://shinyhappystudio.com/dashboard-2/)
- [Student Registration](http://shinyhappystudio.com/student-registration/)
- [Instructor Registration](http://shinyhappystudio.com/instructor-registration/)
- [Checkout](http://shinyhappystudio.com/checkout/)
- [Cart](http://shinyhappystudio.com/cart/)
- [Welcome parents!](http://shinyhappystudio.com/welcome-parents/) - We’re thrilled to have you here! At our online platform, we are dedicated to sparking creativity and engagement in children through innovative classes designed to inspire and educate. We believe that learning should be an exciting adventure, and we can’t wait for your little ones to join us on this journey! Don’t forget to register
- [Our teachers](http://shinyhappystudio.com/our-teachers/) - Alex McCarty Alex has been a STEAM educator for 8 years, as well as a homeschool parent, teacher, and advisor for nearly a decade. She uses an eclectic approach to teaching and sees herself as more of a facilitator and fellow life-long learner than lecturer. She loves getting to know her students. She combines different
- [In-Person Programs](http://shinyhappystudio.com/in-person-programs/) - Our highly engaging and inspiring in-person programs are designed to get your students excited to learn, build and explore. We specialize in classes with a strong S.T.E.A.M foundation, whether building Lego bridges, unearthing and identifying dinosaur fossils or building our own weather stations. The main priority for us is being inclusive AND fun, including tailoring
- [About](http://shinyhappystudio.com/about/) - Almost all children have curiosity and passion. But few children are permitted to indulge these passions. Has your child ever come home from first grade and asked when they are going to learn everything about dinosaurs? Or the mythology behind unicorns? Or have they inquired why they can’t learn math and science with legos instead?

## Courses

- [Junior Creators: Prehistoric Dinosaur Drawing Lab (Art Geology Paleontology)](http://shinyhappystudio.com/courses/junior-creators-prehistoric-dinosaur-drawing-lab-art-geology-paleontology/) - Young paleontologists and artists will examine a featured dino or other ancient creature in order to observe its unique qualities. We will complete a guided drawing together, add details, then share our creations plus other student artwork.

## Lessons

- [Another lesson name](http://shinyhappystudio.com/courses/junior-creators-prehistoric-dinosaur-drawing-lab-art-geology-paleontology/lessons/another-lesson-name/) - lesson content goes here and here. lesson content goes here and here. lesson content goes here and here. lesson content goes here and here. lesson content goes here and here. lesson content goes here and here. lesson content goes here and here. lesson content goes here and here. lesson content goes here and here.
- [Lesson name goes here](http://shinyhappystudio.com/courses/junior-creators-prehistoric-dinosaur-drawing-lab-art-geology-paleontology/lessons/lesson-name-goes-here/) - Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and here.Lesson content goes here and

## Testimonials

- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/330/) - My daughter completed the whole year of this class and absolutely loved it. It was so fun seeing her Squishmallow drawings every week! We absolutely love the teacher too!
- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/292/) - "My Daughter loves this class and the way Ms. Ashley makes the class fun and engaging for each student."
- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/291/) - "The Junior Paleontologists class is such a great class. Alex does a remarkable job interacting with the students and teaching them. My 5-year-old has enjoyed every class and loves to share all the wonderful facts learned in class. Highly recommend!"
- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/290/) - "My granddaughter enjoyed participating in the Squishmallow Zoology class on ostriches during a recent snow day. She couldn't wait to tell her parents about all of the cool facts she learned."
- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/289/) - My child's favorite class! Miss Marta is the best and great at adapting to each child's needs. My child loves spending time in drawing class each week with Miss Marta!
- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/287/) - "My 6 and 8 year old girls loved this class. Each week Ms. Ashley goes over a different STEAM topic and includes an educational and fun project that correlates. Ms. Ashley does a great job engaging with the kids in a fun way while also keeping them on track. If your kids love squishmallows and
- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/125/) - "Miss Alex is the best! She's so engaging, patient, and fun! My son had so much fun learning about eggs last week and has been sharing his new knowledge with everyone."
- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/124/) - "Miss Alex and this class are both wonderful! Miss Alex is a fabulous teacher who is super engaging and excellent at managing an online class of young kiddos. She is patient and makes sure to include all of the kids when asking questions and during sharing time. My daughter first enrolled around age 5 and
- [](http://shinyhappystudio.com/testimonial/123/) - "Ms. Alex's classes are pure excellence. My kiddo's brain is sparked every one we take. Highly recommend any and all classes with Ms. Alex."

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## Course Categories

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