STEAM-based learning is a hot topic in education – and for good reason! But what is STEAM? Many people are familiar with the popular educational initiative of STEM (Science, Technology,...
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STEM for Kids: Paper Plate Maze What child doesn’t like mazes? They can be found at farms during Halloween time, in the dollar section in travel booklets or even in...
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Looking for a fun summer adventure to go on with the kids? Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt! Nature Scavenger Hunt Supplies: Bag, kid scissors, magnifying glass, pencil, Ziploc bags...
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Did you know that many things in your home came from the rainforest? Go on a scavenger hunt to find these items and save them inside your very own rainforest...
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Small world play is creating a miniature life scene for younger children to learn through play while using their imagination. Fairy gardens, dinosaur gardens, miniature farms, and sensory bins...
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Create these fun backyard flour stars to have the most patriotic lawn on the street. Supplies for Backyard Flour Stars: Flour, sifter, cardboard (to cut out star template and utility...
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Back to School Activities The kids are heading back to school or preparing for another year of homeschooling and it's time to get organized! We've rounded up my favorite back-to-school...
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Build Your Own Lunches for Kids Inspiring Independence and Healthy Choices Through the BYO Routine Alright, moms and dads, it is that time again. You all know what we are...
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Craft for Kids: Button Flower Garden Have any mismatched buttons around the house? Create a GKC button flower garden! Supplies: Buttons, construction paper, kid scissors, glue, markers, and Popsicle sticks....
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Botany for Kids: Dissecting a Flower How exactly does pollination occur? We know that bees play an important part in the cross-pollination of flowers, but there is so much more...
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Whether you have neurotypical kids or children with learning disabilities, the outdoors is one of the best places to learn life lessons. The great outdoors is more than a…
Conservation and Biodiversity Matters At Green Kid Crafts, we care about conservation and biodiversity and plants are the major player in every ecosystem on this planet. This is one...
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Kids are always curious about the weather. They often ask why it rains, or why are there different shapes of clouds. As parents, you can help nurture the inner scientist...
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Beach STEM Build a Sandcastle City Designing and building a sand castle city while playing at the beach makes a fun learning activity on a warm afternoon. Together, kids can...
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Water Cycle Salt Experiment Kids of all ages will enjoy learning about the water cycle with this simple salt and evaporation activity. During the water cycle, evaporated water forms in...
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Traveling Water Experiment Is it possible to make water travel from one cup to another on a string? This experiment will show you how you can make water travel down...
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Let the kids have fun marble painting for some patriotic decor. Marble Painting Supplies: Red, white, and blue paints; egg carton; marble for each color; a large piece of white...
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Let the kids dress up in their patriotic outfits with this patriotic Uncle Sam craft! Supplies: blue, white, and red construction paper; star stickers; glue; scissors; paper plate; cotton balls....
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Outdoor Fun: DIY Bottle Rocket What do you do with all those empty plastic bottles when you're done? Do you toss them in the trash, or better yet, the recycle...
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Homemade Parachute Sometimes the most simple of projects can be the most fun! Today we're making a homemade parachute for small toys from string and a coffee filter. The coolest...
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Kids will have a blast separating the button colors and then using them to make this cute Monogram Button Art. SUPPLY LIST Buttons, tacky glue, paper, frame or shadow...
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Personalized Name: Monogram Letter Art with Crayons This is a fun project for kids of all ages and a great keepsake! Supplies: crayons, tacky glue, scissors, paper or foam board,...
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We've cataloged some of our favorite ways to reuse Ziplock bags and upcycle the cardboard from our Discovery Boxes. Eventually, it will get recycled, but today - we play! Here...
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What do you do with your Green Kid Discovery Box once your pint-sized scientists and artists have completed the monthly themed activity? Teach your kids about the importance of recycling...
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