Apple crafts are a natural in the fall, and this is a cool science project for kids of a variety of ages.
Our Family Code has a post about mummification using apples that looks like a lot of fun. They … Read More ...
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Apple crafts are a natural in the fall, and this is a cool science project for kids of a variety of ages.
Our Family Code has a post about mummification using apples that looks like a lot of fun. They … Read More ...
I love collecting natural materials for art projects, and my daughter and I have had a lot of fun through the years collecting leaves, sticks, acorns, rocks and other materials from our yard, neighborhood or local park to use for … Read More ...
I know it’s still hot in a lot of places, but fall is a wonderful time for outdoor learning. If kids are learning at school, teachers might be looking for opportunities to get kids outside where they can distance more … Read More ...
I feel really lucky that my daughter has been able to go back to physical school full-time and so far it has been going well. I know a lot of people are struggling with choices around back to school and … Read More ...
Making salt crystals is really easy, though it does take some time, and it’s a great activity to teach kids about evaporation and the formation of crystals. Add it to your water cycle unit or just do it any time … Read More ...
Today was my daughter’s first day of fifth grade, and while school is different this year we still need to celebrate it.
I managed just in time to find the first day of school chalkboard that I made when she … Read More ...
Rhyming is a lot of fun for kids and adults alike, and playing rhyming games can be a fun way to fill time or add a little learning activity to part of the day at home or at school.
This … Read More ...
Here’s a cute idea for your space-obsessed kids from STEAM Powered Family.
These pipe cleaner constellation models use the actual shape of the constellation on printable cards to help kids see how the stars make the shape.
You can get … Read More ...
Sometimes it can be hard to get kids interested in writing, but pairing that activity with something they already like can make it more fun.
In this case, Harry Potter.
Rock Your Homeschool has some great printable Harry Potter writing … Read More ...
I have been seeing ads for Stomp Rockets all over my Facebook feed lately, but did you know that you can make your own stomp rockets?
Left Brain Craft Brain has the full DIY on how to make your own … Read More ...
I know my daughter is pretty done with being home all the time, and we’re doing some “mom camp” type activities to try to get her off the computer and doing some creative things.
Sun Hats & Wellie Boots has … Read More ...
Odds are good you might not be having the Fourth of July celebrations that you normally would this year. We always have a cookout and shoot fireworks in the backyard, and we will probably still do that, but without all … Read More ...
Everyone (except dogs, maybe?) seems to love fireworks around the Fourth of July, and here’s a cool pop rocket you can make with kids which isn’t exactly a firework but can help get you into that spirit.
You can find … Read More ...
I always like finding different ways to play with common supplies, and my daughter did bubble painting at a craft camp a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it.
Kids love making the bubbles and getting to use them … Read More ...
With the recent launch of astronauts to the International Space Station, its a great time to teach kids more about space.
If you have a child working on the order of the planets or who would like a space-themed bracelet, … Read More ...