Here's a super EASY and fast science experiment to do with the kiddos...magic milk! Watch it in action... All you need to do is fill a dish with about an inch of milk then drop
Fairy playdough recipe smells amazing and uses only 3 ingredients. Great for sensory and fine motor development and imaginative play.
With just two ingredients, this fun bubble painting activity will have your children spellbound! Who doesn't love to blow bubbles!
Travel to Germany from home! Here is all you need to explore Germany from the comfort of your home. Arts, food, movies, music and more! Fun for the whole family
Have you ever started out doing one thing and ended up with something totally different? That's what happened when we tried an exploding milk experiment. It started off as a completely innocent experiment using milk, food coloring and dish soap and ended up as a bubbly, fizzy adventure. We did all of these activities at once but you can split them up over a series of days culminating with this bubbling milk activity. If you are in the mood for more science activities for kids, try our Making Color Disappear experiment. You will need: MilkDish soap in a small cupFood coloringTooth picksBaking
Learn all about Korea's harvest festival with these Charming Chuseok Crafts & Activities for Kids - includes games, food and more!
A few months ago I was asked to come up with a series of educational at-home activities to do with the kids as part of a collaboration between eHow (who I regularly contribute for) and Target. All together, I wrote 8 posts - many of which centered on developing STEM skills. This gum drop engineering project was one of my very favorites (second only to the inventor's box I shared with you guys last month). Our whole family had a great time building and creating for almost an entire afternoon with this activity. Go check it out for full details
With all the hoopla surrounding the arrival of our new nephew Andrew (post: here ... here .. and here ;).. and with the recent Facebook ...
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With the record-breaking rainfall on the west coast and the severe winter storms on the east coast, I think it is fair to say we could all use a few good indoor activities to keep the kids engaged about now. I usually turn to arts and crafts, but lately I have been trying to introduce a …
Make this super soft, no cook, cloud dough recipe! Only 2 ingredients - cornstarch and lotion. This homemade dough is really easy to make!
One of our most popular craft ideas for kids! The up-cycled egg carton Mermaid/Merman doll is an ART CAMP Studio original. This year round art lesson is great for grades K-6 and comes complete with step by step instruction, photos and printable.
Just turn on the news and you can find dozens of things to worry about on any given day. It's no wonder our students are coming to school with anxiety and fears that are keeping
Learning, crafting, and baking our way through Poland on Week 2 of our educational summer vacation!
These paint stick ballerinas are so easy to make! Great for little dancers who love to craft!
Everyone feels a range of emotions. Give children strategies to understand and regulate them with this collection of 53 Mindfulness Activities
Get creative with all of those boxes you are receiving! Here are 20 ways that you can use cardboard for kid-friendly activities.
We have been learning about landforms. Here are the things we did this week. You can get all the words and clip art for what we did here . ...
Teach your kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapult using common household supplies. How to construct a marshmallow launcher.
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Dear students at Roosevelt and Amvet, I miss you all!! ❤️ I hope that you and your families are all staying safe and healthy and are enjoying some imaginative, fun ways to create art at home! I, al…
Writing Topic Cards Do your students need a little inspiration every now and again during writing time? If so, these writing topic cards may be just what you are looking for. This set of writing topic cards/posters includes 94 different writing topics with a matching picture. They make a great ad...
Get the world-famous elephant toothpaste formula recipe at Steve Spangler Science. Find instructions for our popular Elephant Toothpaste Experiment here!
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We've found a variety of science experiments for kids tailored to their age and ability. You can do these science projects for kids at home!
This was a collaborative project I did with one of the Science teachers at my school. He was teaching his kids about food chains and wa...
Hello again! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger and I think you will just love today's craft! When spring comes around, I always get in the mood to declutter. The kids toys seem to multiply every year even though I rarely buy them any toys. How does this happen? I love to just clear out the clutter and start the summer with a more fresh and simple space for the family. I am always amazed at how well my kids do after we have donated a lot of their toys. They really do only need a few things to keep them
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Science was the last subject area I taught during our day in the classroom. After a morning of literacy, lunch, recess and math, it was finally time to teach some science lesson plans. Honestly, I was usually exhausted by the time science rolled around. Overwhelmed with Science Setting out a ton of materials and making
Kitchen Safety Worksheets are an essential tool for anyone looking to maintain a safe and organized kitchen environment. These worksheets are designed to educate and reinforce the importance of kitchen safety practices by providing clear instructions and guidelines. Whether you are a seasoned chef or just getting started in the kitchen, these worksheets will help you identify potential hazards, learn proper handling techniques, and mitigate the risk of accidents. By using these worksheets, you can ensure the safety of yourself, your loved ones, and your kitchen space.
Most kids have a natural curiosity about the world and the way things work. That makes it easy to teach them some basic science concepts in fun hands-on ways. In the past we have done a Magnet Exploration which proved to be very engaging. Today, I am sharing another one of our Easy Experiments. Making Color Disappear seems very magical for kids, but there are some scientific concepts at work. For more fun with color check out our Outdoor Color Station. Easy Experiments You will need: See through cups Water Food Coloring Bleach Pipette Like most easy experiments, this requires adult supervision. I would
Looking for a fun and simple science activity that’s sure to entertain the kids?! In this quick, five minute experiment, little chemists mix up their own homemade bouncy balls.
Kids can play & learn with their food with these fun Goldfish crackers STEAM snack activities. Great for young engineers, mathematicians & artists.
Hands up who remembers doing this experiment back in junior school. I remember it clearly, and it was no where near as awesome as this with all the colours. (I remember the teacher using blue ink t…
You would not believe all of the treasures I have been finding lately. I am currently packing my house to move which means you uncover everything you forgot you had. While I have been spending some of my time daydreaming about redesigning my living room into a chic West Elm…
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Happy Birthday! Everyone has one and I wanted to help you celebrate it! I will be spending the next several days or weeks working on new coloring sheets with birthdays in mind. You can check back here for new coloring pages added. I like to get them on my blog as fast as I can make them! My daughter is home from college and she is planning to help me in this endeavor. (Her drawings are always wayyy better than mine.) You can feel free to use the coloring pages for your own PERSONAL use. But please be kind and do not claim these pictures as your own or offer them for downloads. I don't appreciate them being copied and put on other websites for download. I've seen my hard work on too many coloring page websites. Please stop doing this.
Get creative with drinking-straw crafts! It’s a great way to recycle materials already at home. Learn how to make these adorable drinking-straw crafts here.
Happy Valentine's Day! I just wanted to share some cute valentines my sister made for her school girls to pass out. Photos by Lauren Zali...
