Fun Magnetic Doodles Project
Magnetic Doodles
Seeing the variety of magnetic powers never fails to amaze. In this project, watch as two magnetic forces come together... the magnetic doodles! ...
25
Aug
03
Aug
DIY Robot Hand STEAM Activity
DIY Robot Hand STEAM Activity
The DIY Robot Hand steam activity is a simple and inventive engineering activity that will give your kids the opportunity to dabble ...
08
Jul
Natural Paintbrushes
Natural Paintbrushes
If your child likes to paint, this GKC activity is great for a few reasons. Texture is a grand concept, and it’s neat to see how different “bru...
01
Jul
Moon Science – Campside Chats and Educator Resources for Your Homeschool Curriculum from NASA
Moon Science: Exploring the Moon
As part of our Backyard Summer STEAM Camp Program, we invited Green Kid Crafts members to submit their most burning questions. And...
20
May
Hand Sanitizer: How to make your own! (Updated with Chemistry Lesson)
It happens, you are in a pinch, the store is out of soap, your kid just touched the most disgusting thing ever or the cart at the grocery store -- well don't get...
12
Mar
7 Benefits of STEAM Education for Elementary School Kids
By Penny Bauder, Environmental Scientist, Founder of Green Kid Crafts
While STEM programs get a ton of attention and accolades (and rightfull...
12
Mar
Saving Your Sanity in Times of COVID-19
Talk of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is everywhere. At Green Kid Crafts, we know the news can be overwhelming - it is for us too. If you’re in an area where schools ar...
11
Mar
Teach STEAM Learning at Home
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...
04
Feb
Love Potion Lava Lamp
Love Potion Lava Lamp
Did you grow up fascinated by lava lamps? Create your own love potion lava lamp using ingredients found around your home. This experiment ma...
04
Feb
Inflating Conversation Hearts
Inflating Conversation Hearts
With a few ingredients most have on hand, this inflating conversation hearts experiment doesn’t take long - and not only is it cute,...
11
Dec
12 Days of STEAM Christmas Projects for Kids
Gumdrop Engineering
From Lincoln Logs to Legos, the love of kids building their own structures stands the test of time. Using basic engineering coupled with creat...
06
Dec
Rice Krispies Treat Trees
Rice Krispies Treat Trees
Who doesn't love an ooey gooey Rice Krispie treat - child OR adult? Let's be real - they are a scrumptious marshmallow treat that is alway...
06
Dec
Dissolving Candy Canes
Dissolving Candy Canes
If you are looking for a quick holiday science experiment to stop your kids' brains from turning to mush on holiday break, look no further! I...
06
Dec
Candy Cane Cookie Cutter Ornaments
Candy Cane Cookie Cutter Ornaments
'Tis the season for homemade gifts kids can make and there is certainly no shortage of people who are on your list. Why not incor...
06
Dec
White Chocolate Christmas Bark
White Chocolate Christmas Bark
Looking for a dessert to bring to a holiday party that isn’t a cookie? Want to gift a neat dessert? Try this holiday white chocolate ...
05
Dec
Gingerbread Man Salt Crystal Science
Gingerbread Man Salt Crystal Science
We have done several crystal projects using a borax solution, but it can be even simpler than that! We bet you already have exa...
05
Dec
Crystal Candy Canes
Crystal Science Candy Canes
This is a simple science experiment for kids to enjoy with a minimum amount of supplies. Growing crystals does take some time, but it is...
05
Dec
Christmas Catapults
Christmas Catapults
At one point or another in our academic lives, many of us adults had to devise a catapult in physics class. As it turns out, all that fun is now...
05
Dec
Melting Christmas Tree Experiment
Melting Christmas Tree Experiment
What kid doesn't like to put on their mad scientist hat and perform a magic chemistry experiment? This is a fun science experime...
08
Nov
Crystal Christmas Trees
Crystal Christmas Trees
It's the most wonderful time of the year! As parents and teachers, we know the awe and wonder at the crystal growing process never wains. Ea...
07
Nov
Gumdrop Engineering
Gumdrop Engineering
From Lincoln Logs to Legos, the love of kids building their own structures stands the test of time. Using basic engineering coupled with creat...
23
Oct
Cranberry Engineering
Cranberry Engineering
Combining festive cranberries and your kids' engineering and motor skills, this STEAM projects comes just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday...
23
Oct
Gingerbread Slime
Gingerbread Slime
Do you love the smell of gingerbread in the fall and winter months? Besides baking gingerbread cookies, why not create the same smell with a fun k...
23
Oct
Non-toxic Halloween Face Paint
Non-toxic Halloween Face Paint
Halloween is right around the corner and that means all of the princesses, fairies, pumpkins and superheroes are going to be asking ...
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