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I am always on a quest to find simple STEAM projects for kids that not only teach them about electronics, but also creativity. These glowing mushrooms are a perfect combination of the two. The circuit is as simple as a circuit can be. Making the mushroom requires no gluing, cutting or folding. It is simply a matter of modelling a piece of transparent paper to your own liking.
If you make this with a group of kids, you can create a little fairytale garden with all the mushrooms. I use white LEDs, but remember that you can also use any coloured LED!
Facts about the Project:
Recommended age: 7 years and older
Skill level electronics: easy
Skill level paper crafting: easy
Time needed: 20 minutes
Estimated costs per project: about 2 Euro or Dollar
Needed Materials
the printed template
transparent paper
a white LED
a CR2032 button cell
conductive tape (optional)
craft supplies: binder clip, paper clip, transparent tape and scissors
Printing the Templates
I like to print my templates on 160g paper, but regular (80g) printing paper is fine too!
Get Started - It’s Easy!
Visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store to download the following:
All the templates you need for this project.
My electronics shopping guide for this project
Detailed instructions on my Stress-Free Workshop page
And much more!
Included in every Download:
Templates
All my templates are tested and ready for printing (PDF). Use them for yourself, your children or for a group of kids in class.
Download a free sample of my Easy Circuit template here.
electronics shopping guide
Making this project is much easier when using the exact same conductive tape and electronic components. Use my shopping guide to order everything you need.
Looking for free downloads? This website has become more than just a hobby for me, so I have decided to charge a small fee for my templates.
Make a fairytale garden
You can vary not only the shape and size of the mushrooms! Try different coloured LEDs or coloured transparent paper!
I used white LEDs and white transaprent paper but you can easily use other paper or LEDs.
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