<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[STEM KIDS STORIES LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspiring Free Thinkers Through Stories]]></description><link>https://www.stemkidsstoriesllc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:59:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stemkidsstoriesllc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge challenge ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The STEM Bridge Challenge Why Some Bridges Snap… and Others Hold the Weight  At Beyond Limits, we love challenges that look simple at first… until the bridge collapses dramatically in front of everyone  But that’s actually where engineering begins. This challenge teaches kids how real engineers think: Test ideas Observe failure Improve designs Try again And yes… sometimes watch your masterpiece survive for approximately 0.7 seconds before exploding into popsicle-stick chaos. Objective...]]></description><link>https://www.stemkidsstoriesllc.com/post/bridge-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a13790cd681fe01d166eeba</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 22:18:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a9b702_532162b34bdb48dd8a9623997a3ea06f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ktracy00</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Physics of Play: Building a Backyard Launcher Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest ideas behind Beyond Limits has never been “be perfect.” It’s: build something, test it, fail a little, improve it, and try again. As a systems engineer, mom, and creator, I’ve spent years working around complex technology, troubleshooting failures, and solving problems step-by-step. But honestly? Some of the best engineering lessons happen far away from a screen. That’s part of why I created this launcher challenge. Kids aren’t just throwing ping pong balls. They’re...]]></description><link>https://www.stemkidsstoriesllc.com/post/the-physics-of-play-building-a-backyard-launcher-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d2e370106e6ea7f517698</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:46:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a9b702_c5ca03df27f1423bade037a34f74d87e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ktracy00</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paper Airplane Challenge ✈️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before smartphones and tablets, kids could turn a single piece of paper into an adventure. This simple paper airplane challenge encourages creativity, experimentation, problem-solving, and outdoor fun while introducing kids to basic engineering thinking through hands-on play. Materials: • Paper • Pencil (optional) • Open outdoor space • Measuring tape or sidewalk chalk (optional) Challenge: 1. Fold a paper airplane. 2. Test how far it flies. 3. Change the wing shape or folds. 4. Test it...]]></description><link>https://www.stemkidsstoriesllc.com/post/paper-airplane-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a5d2c2fd8b3b69694e80f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a9b702_3e0d29abb42e4c9fab2e7a52f7b47df5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathryn Tracy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>