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”
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🐉✨ 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!”
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.
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”
Awesome Pour Paint Projects
I find myself wandering the craft aisles at any place that has one. I’m always looking for inspiration and something new. We get tired of doing the same projects over and over again. As part of my curriculum I am constantly looking to expose my boys to something new. I also love to include theContinue reading “Awesome Pour Paint Projects”
Finger Puppets: Ultimate Boredom Buster
One day when my boys were younger I came up with this idea. They were so bored and it was raining buckets outside. On these days I have to come up with something creative for them to do for my own sanity. Living in the Midwest we always have gloves hanging around that are missingContinue reading “Finger Puppets: Ultimate Boredom Buster”
Easiest Edible Playdough: 3 Ingredients, No Cooking, and Tastes Good!
We’ve all had those days with the kids when the boredom sets in. They start to get whiny and needy. Mine usually start to fight with each other during these times. We look for things to pull out of our hat to keep them occupied and entertained. This is a go-to for us with myContinue reading “Easiest Edible Playdough: 3 Ingredients, No Cooking, and Tastes Good!”
DIY Hover Crafts: Adventures in Air Pressure
Hover crafts are such an interesting concept. With the popularity of hover boards and all things drones, I couldn’t think of a better experiment to teach about air pressure to the boys. Hover crafts move people and items across water, ice, and land. It is also called an Air Cushioned Vehicle. These machines use airContinue reading “DIY Hover Crafts: Adventures in Air Pressure”