Looking for a simple, colorful craft that kids (and adults!) can enjoy? This DIY “stained glass” craft is perfect for all ages. My 12-year-old son tried it, and he had a blast experimenting with colors and designs. The best part? You only need a few affordable supplies from the dollar store! This craft is idealContinue reading “DIY Stained Glass Craft: Fun for Kids of All Ages”
Tag Archives: DIY
Paper Rocket Straw Launcher Craft: A Fun Preschool Science Lesson
Hands-on science activities are one of the best ways to spark curiosity in young learners. This Paper Rocket Straw Launcher Craft combines creativity, fine motor skills, and early science concepts into one exciting activity kids absolutely love. Best of all, it’s simple to prep and easy to extend into a full science lesson. In thisContinue reading “Paper Rocket Straw Launcher Craft: A Fun Preschool Science Lesson”
🐉✨ Whisk Magic: How to Make Dragonflies from a Whisk!
Looking for a creative craft that uses everyday materials and sparks BIG imagination? This whisk dragonfly craft is the perfect mix of art, creativity, and hands-on fun! Kids will love transforming a simple kitchen whisk into a colorful dragonfly that can fly onto a wall or perch in a plant. We really enjoy making theseContinue reading “🐉✨ Whisk Magic: How to Make Dragonflies from a Whisk!”
Science of Making Pickles
Whenever I can pair up a science lesson with anything, I consider it a win! My middle son loves pickles. So, when my husband took him to the store to get everything, they’d need to make their own, I had to jump in and find the science behind it. The best lessons are the onesContinue reading “Science of Making Pickles”
Delicious and Simple Homemade Pretzels
My mother loves to bake. I am not the biggest fan of baking. I can bake, but sometimes it is a bit much for me. When I get wind of a recipe that is made with simple ingredients and simple instructions, I am all in! My mom shared this recipe with me for homemade pretzels.Continue reading “Delicious and Simple Homemade Pretzels”
Quilted Flowerpot
I have a lot of pots left over from starting my seedlings this spring. After transferring the vegetables outside into the garden, I am left with many pots of many sizes. The boys love to plant seeds all year long, so I always make sure to keep these on hand. Lately, I have been thinking about ways to upcycle these pots and create a neat craft to do at the same time.
2 Ingredient Fruit Leathers
I am going to give you the simplest recipe for fruit leathers ever! Even better than how simple they are to make is how great they taste. My boys love these so much.
DIY Air Fresheners: Kitchen Chemistry
I came across this project one afternoon when I was trying to come up with an activity to do that included items I already had on hand. This was a simple concoction of only 3 ingredients. However, with gelatin being one of those ingredients it lent itself to a science experiment at the same time.
Summer Science: Build Your Own Barometer
With summer arriving here in the Midwest our weather is all over the place. It is such a great season to talk about meteorology with the kids. We can have 90-degree days and then a sudden drop in temperature along with severe thunderstorms. The humidity can be crazy high and hard to breathe in. ThereContinue reading “Summer Science: Build Your Own Barometer”
Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard
This year I’ve decided to include my own version of nature school for the summer months. Usually, we take the summer off of “school” even though we are learning every day. However, living in the Midwest we don’t have a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities that do not involve snow. So, taking advantage ofContinue reading “Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard”