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”
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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”
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”
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”
DIY: Homemade Shrinky Dinks
When I was a kid I loved doing Shrinky Dinks. It didn’t happen very often, but when my mom brought them home it was such a treat. They were so fun to color and even more to watch shrink in the oven. A few years ago I had a nostalgia for these crazy things andContinue reading “DIY: Homemade Shrinky Dinks”
DIY Color Changing Cloud Lamp
Okay, so this is one of the cutest crafts we have ever done. It was also easy enough for the boys to do with little guidance from me. I hate it when I pick out an activity and I end up doing most of it while the boys wait for me to finish. I tryContinue reading “DIY Color Changing Cloud Lamp”