Build an easy popsicle stick chain reaction, great demonstration of kinetic and potential energy. Feel the tension build and then watch the sticks fly

Looking for free craft classes online? I put together a list of great websites where you can take free online craft classes and more. Learn crafts for free!

These DIY constellation cards are the perfect project for a summer afternoon. It's a great way to introduce constellations for kids!

Learn how to make a simple Newton's Cradle, the classic science project demonstrating momentum!

Learn how to make a working pumping heart model with kids. This pumping heart model demonstrates how a real heart pumps blood in and out of its chambers!

Don't throw away those empty toilet rolls! Learn how to repurpose them into Christmas toilet paper roll snowflakes ornaments.

Learn how to make plastic that is shiny, clear and hard with items from your pantry. This bioplastic project is a fantastic science experiment for kids.

Learn how to make a craft stick harmonica and learn about the science of sound.

Your kids will be amazed by this simple burning candle in water science experiment. This rising water experiment will teach your kids the effect of air pressure.

Recycling Paper at Preschool - A hands-on look at how paper is made. Perfect way for preschoolers to see (and feel) how paper is recycled into new paper | you clever monkey

How to write a healing story for your child to help him cope with behavioural challenges, intense change, loss or struggle.

I love learning about arrays because they are so visual which allows for a lot of really fun rectangular arrays activities and practice! I l...

Make a simple hoop glider paper plane and use it to do some fun, hands-on, science experiments!

Last week Kenny, Olivia and I completed our last anatomy and physiology lessons on the cardiovascular system.

We love easy Origami for kids. This Origami Whale is a perfect first project for kids trying out Origami. Fun paper crafts for summer.

Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …

How to fold an origami corner bookmark. Learn how to embellish and deocrate these cute monster bookmarks for kids.

Roly-poly, Toilet Paper Core Crafts: This movie is instruction of crafting Roly-poly using the core of toilet paper roll. Time required: 20~30min Difficulty: Elementary school kids (Kindergarten kids can made it with a little help)

A killer freelance writer portfolio is key to landing paid writing gigs. Learn how to create a freelance writer portfolio that gets clients as a total newbie.

Learn how to make a geodesic dome (and sphere) out of straws and pipe cleaners.

A big part of what we do with children is teach them safe and appropriate ways to cope and express themselves. We aren’t born knowing how to walk and we also aren’t born knowing how to …

Make science come alive by seeing how the hand works as it moves. They will absolutely love making this Muscle System hand craft for kids!

Did you know that you can build a lemon battery with fruit and few other supplies? Learn more in this post sponsored by Green Works.

A simple tutorial for making paper pinwheels from the fabulous new book, The Artful Year.

Make this paper toy and be mesmerized by the colorful action! Get the template and instructions on Babble Dabble Do.

Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!

Pipe cleaners are a versatile craft material easily obtainable if not already in your craft supplies at home. Kids can make all sorts of pipe cleaner crafts, and they're also perfect for learning activities such as STEM projects or fine motor activities. Kids can even make little toys to play with using pipe cleaners! Below

Learn how to get a smooth, beautiful edge, avoiding that stair-step look of the normal bind-off with the Sloped Bind-Off Method. A simple technique that changes your...

Wondering How to Finish a Quilt? Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features an Easy DIY Tutorial for Finishing and Binding a Quilt. Click here now!!

The tornado in a jar science experiment is so simple that I bet you already have all of the supplies in your kitchen right now!

Learn how to adjust the armscye to remove excess fabric and create a garment that fits you perfectly, including under and around your arms.

Make this paper toy and be mesmerized by the colorful action! Get the template and instructions on Babble Dabble Do.

Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!

Learn how to set up your own craft blog in minutes with just 4 easy steps! Use your new blog to show off your crafting skills and earn some extra money too!

Water doesn't just flow in a river. It can flow on a string, too! See how water flows on a string in the air in this kids science experiment.

How to do a ladder stitch (also know as an invisible stitch or hidden stitch) step by step video tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for beginners!

Have you ever really learned how to READ A TAPE MEASURE? I have broken it down for you and given you a visual so you don't have to "count the little lines" any more!

Learn to fold a perfect origami crane with this easy video tutorial & diagram. Create 1000 for a wish come true! Simple steps for all ages.

Make a paper pinwheel in just minutes with this free printable template! Just print, cut, and fold (or use the free SVG file in your Cricut!)

It's that time of year! Back to school time (even though I know some of my bloggy friends have been back for a couple of weeks now.) While you may be in a district that wants you to hit the academics hard core from the first day of school and cut out "fluff", there's nothing fluffy about a cohesive classroom. And you can forget good things happening academically when nobody can get along. Do you hear me administrators? I think it's a wise idea to spend some time helping your students learn to live together in a room that gives everybody about one square foot of personal space. So here's a little collection of some fabuloso ideas I found through the wonderful world of blogging. Here are some great ideas to get your new friends talking to each other, working together, and thinking about what a successful classroom looks like. 1. Talk about how to treat each other. Tales from a Tidy Teacher shares a lesson using Finding the Green Stone by Alice Walker. She gives each student a shiny green "stone". They plan how they will keep their stones shiny all year. I think this would be a great anchor lesson to refer to all year long. Here's a post from Mrs. Robinson's Classroom Blog. She has a different question each day to get kids thinking about their role in the classroom. Your actions are who you are. When things were getting cranky in my classroom last year, we worked on this activity. We planned out the words that we would want our principal to use when describing us. Then we planned out the actions that would get us there. 2. Talk about words and what they can do (for good and evil). I love love love this poster. It is from Sweet Blessings who also happens to be the genius behind Technology Rocks. Seriously. I had it printed as an 11x17 on glossy card stock ($1.50 at Office Max). I referred to it all year long the last couple of years. By the second month of school, all I had to do was say, "THINK before you speak" and they knew exactly what had gone wrong. Yes, Mrs. O Knows will convince you that toothpaste and toothpicks will teach kids everything they need to know about words. I tried so hard to find the original source for this one. Please leave a comment if you know where it came from. Cause it's awesome. 3. Have kids work together in a fun way. Who wouldn't want to save Fred? This is a great team work lesson from Fabulous Fourth Grade Froggies. This one's from Science Gal. Now tell me that doesn't look fun? And because the best way to learn that the world does not revolve around you, have your kids perform RACKS. Random Acts of Classroom Kindness. Here's an idea from 3rd Grade Thoughts. There are tons more great ideas out there on this, too. Have kids work in teams to plan out some RACKS for each the classroom, other students, and staff, too. And now for a little giggle: Hope you have a great school year!

Learn how to make money with Canva as a creative side hustle with digital products and selling services, including how to actually do it.

Turn paper into fun pinwheels with just a few supplies! Our step-by-step guide makes crafting a breeze – perfect for kids. Makes awesome party decorations too!

How to do a full bust adjustment and a small bust adjustment, from patterns with darts to princess seams to patterns with no darts, there's a method here

My week started off with some Worry Doll making for one of my groups. I forgot how much fun they can be to make! Here’s a little bit of a worry doll making how to: Muñeca Quitapenas = Dolls […

Let’s set aside the obvious things that end in trips to the emergency room. Hands cut whilst glass cutting for Lead lighting or other crafts. Fingers caught in vices whilst clamping jewellery…

Welcome back to the Learn to Machine Sew course for beginners, in which I teach the basics of machine sewing, with a technical lesson and a useful tutorial for each technique. It's been a few months since our last lesson, so if you need to brush up on some basics, check out the course syllabus.

Wind turbines are hot topics right now for science fair projects. Learn a variety of ways to construct these items here...

The Fishbowl Game is a fun-filled memory game that combines Charades, Password, and Taboo. It is easy to learn and perfect for large groups, which means

A fun way to build reading comprehension with these rainbow retelling bracelets. Includes a free printable.