I know it is mid-August and, depending on where you live, you might be thinking summer is almost over… While you may be right, there is plenty of time left to make one of these sun-dyed shirts. This tutorial explains … Read More ...
How to Dye Seashells
Discover how easy it is to color sea shells and teach the kids about color theory at the same time. Make up some dye similar to how you would for coloring Easter eggs and see what happens when white sea … Read More ...
Rubber Egg Experiment
I am always looking for fun ways to get the kids thinking about science. I am definitely going to add this to the list of science experiments to try very soon. Discover how to make the shell from an egg … Read More ...
Polar Ice Fishing Science Experiment
It may be summer time where I live, but I think this wintery science experiment would be perfect to do on a hot day. In fact, on a hot day, you might be able to think of even more fun … Read More ...
DIY Crystal Geode Eggs
This amazing science experiments is made using egg shells. While I initially thought it would take several days to grow the colorful crystals on the egg shells but this tutorial says you can get these results overnight (12 to 15 … Read More ...
Wild Flower Art
This project is a great way to get everyone outside exploring and being creative. Go for a walk to find wild flowers and then use the ideas presented by Becky on Fakin’ It for using them to create a work … Read More ...
PVC Pipe Physics Fun
Forget about Legos and Lincoln Logs, give your kids several lengths of PVC pipes
and a bunch of connectors 
and just watch what they come up with. Sandi from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes did this, and threw in some … Read More ...
Let’s Make a Terrarium
A few days ago I shared a tutorial to help you make a fairy house with your kids. I think this amazing mossy terrarium would go along well with it. Donni, from The Magic Onion, shows you step-by-step how to … Read More ...
Kandinsky Art Citric Fizz – Art Class
This activity is a fun way to combine an art history lesson and a science experiment. Brigette, from Life Lesson Plans, taught her kids about Wassily Kandinsky and chemical reactions at the same time. Many of us have done experiments … Read More ...
7 Science lessons with free printables
Budding scientists will love learning about the world around them with these 7 great science lessons, complete with free printables. Kids will enjoy learning about the basics of the scientific method, the life cycles of plants and insects, simple machines … Read More ...
Summer Fun with Kiwi Crate
Are you familiar with Kiwi Crate? It is something that will bring excitement to a child and relief to parents. It is something that will help pass the time and stimulate the mind. It is a box — or Crate … Read More ...
Make Light Catchers
This is such a creative experiment shared by Arianne from Still Parenting. She came up with this project to encourage her kids to explore nature during the winter months, but I am sharing it now because it is an … Read More ...
10 LEGO Learning Activities
Pretty much every kid seems to love LEGOs- the little bricks have been the building material of choice for generations. From video games to movies to theme parks, LEGOs seem to lend themselves to virtually any subject or theme, … Read More ...
Egg Heads with Grass Hair
If you want to plant something that will grow fast and also provide fun for the kids beyond the actual planting, one of these egg heads is perfect.
Have the kids draw a face on an empty egg shell, fill … Read More ...
Spring in a Bottle – Gardening With Kids
Have you started planting in your garden yet? Even if it is too cold to plant where you live, you can get your hands dirty and get some seeds started. Follow these suggestions and tips and you will have plants … Read More ...
