Looking for a way to inject some fun into snack time? Get artistic with your food, and create some fun berry paintings. It’s all right to play with your food in this sweet summer activity! Berry painting is a great activity for children who are old enough to eat berries — I love to use […]
Put a twist on your kids garden party with bees and crafts! They’ll be buzzing with joy while exploring all things bees with these fun bee-themed crafts!
Bug your kids with fun insect party crafts and learning activities! These easy crafts are a MUST for any kids bug party, like our DIY bug jar and journal.
Have your kids ever asked where rain comes from? This fun projects helps kids understand the water cycle and where water comes from. The U.S. Geological Survey has an in-depth kid friendly water cycle diagram that’s not only fun to look at, it’s also interactive! Kids can mouse around the different areas of the diagram […]
Whether it’s a walk down a city sidewalk or a hike in the woods, now is the time to get outside and get moving. Keep your energy up for those long treks with this cereal box-turned-snack box filled with “campfire” gorp. Loop the snack pack around your belt buckle, wrist, or attach to your backpack. […]
Nature gives kids so many ways to practice observation skills, whether it’s an experiment that helps them understand how plant roots absorb water or helping provide shelter for bees. Check out these three fun activities that combine a love of nature with an appreciation for science! Food-Coloring Carnations Recycled Soda Bottle Terrarium Make […]
Polymers are groups of molecules that are connected to create a tangible object. Like plastic. The polymers in plastic are flexible, and actually move to form around a pencil poked through the bag to create a seal so that water doesn’t flow through. Try this experiment out to see polymers in action! The steps: 1. Pour water […]
Spring is here and soon we’ll be seeing all kinds of buzzing bugs and creepy crawlers outside. My kids are fascinated with caterpillars and even more fascinated with how caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies. This fruity caterpillar snack will not only delight your children, but it’s full of yummy fresh fruit that’s perfect for an […]
Spring is here and with it comes new growth. Flowers will be popping up all over the place and new life will be beginning. This yummy flower snack is beautiful to look at, and delicious to eat. With only 3 ingredients, you can whip this snack up in no time! What You’ll Need Ingredients: […]
Celebrate spring and the first day of May with a miniature version of a traditional May Day craft: a maypole! We used recycled paper towel rolls to make a tabletop version of a maypole. Use this maypole as a table centerpiece or as a party decoration. We used artificial flowers in our maypole craft, but […]