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...
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...
Earth Day Cookies - Kids in the Kitchen Looking for an Earth Day activity that takes little to no time at all? Maybe even with the added benefit that you...
Water Tension Experiment for Kids Has your child ever asked how water can take different forms and shapes such as raindrops or puddles? The liquid molecules in water change with outside...
Racing Water Drops Experiment Water science is a great way to keep kids learning through the summer break. Racing water drops is an easy activity that can be set up...
Science Experiment for Kids: Ink Chromatology Butterflies These chromatology butterflies are lots of fun to make and a good demonstration of how the ink in most felt-tip pens contains a...
Outer Space Activity: Circuit Constellation Shadowbox Today we're reusing our Green Kid Crafts cardboard box to make a simple circuit constellation shadow box. If you don't have an empty Green...
STEAM Activity: Simple Circuit Light Up Valentine This year my kids are making simple circuit light up Valentine's for their teachers using a printable heart template. I think it's so...
STEAM for Kids: 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, but...
Winter Science Project for Kids: Snow Storm In a Jar Ever wonder what a snow storm might look like? Maybe you live in a climate that doesn't see snow storms....
Arctic Sensory Bin Is it snowing at your house? We don't get much snow here in southern California and usually have to take a day trip to play in fresh...
Winter Weather Math Games Winter is coming to a close, but I know some of you are still covered in snow! Here are two fun snow activities for kids to...
Holiday Craft: Snowflake Crystal Brrrr! Are you feeling colder as we head into winter? We're staying warm indoors doing winter science at home. Today I'm sharing a cool crystal-growing...
Dinosaur week would not be complete without making salt dough fossils! This is an easy and fun way for children to learn about fossils, paleontology, and dinosaurs. Supplies: Salt...
Dinosaur Eggs Experiment These easy-to-make frozen dinosaur eggs are simple to set up and provide hours of play! They are great to use for ice melt science and sensory play....
Charlie Brown Tree Rice Krispies 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 always...
Fall Pumpkin Crafts and Activities for Kids Who doesn’t love picking out that perfect pumpkin in the patch for carving? Enter the warm apple cider, family giggles, and kids bursting...
Science for Kids: Water Rainbow Experiment Kids love rainbow activities and today I'm sharing a fun rainbow science experiment. This activity can be used as an extension of our kitchen...
Kid-Friendly Recipe: Baked Apple Chips Delicious and easy, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how well these turn out. In just 4 easy steps, make a satisfying, healthful, portable snack. Step...
Science for Kids: Simple Robot Activity Today we're building a simple robot using recycled materials. This "toothbot" will be a noisy toy to watch and play with once constructed. So...
Origami Endangered Animals Several species of animals all over the world are listed as endangered, meaning their population numbers are so low that they are at risk of going extinct....
Endangered Animal Handprints The endangered species list has over 15,000 species that are either endangered or vulnerable, meaning they are at risk of becoming extinct. The list includes animals like...