Let’s Play the African Achi Game! Some of the oldest games, dating back over 3,500 years, are in a group called games of alignment. Tic-tac-toe is one of the most…
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How to Make Rubbing Plates: Did you know that you can make your own rubbing plates with just a few supplies you probably have at home? We made African-themed ones…
Nocturnal Animal Crafts: Glow in the Dark Firefly Everyone knows how fireflies got their name, but many people don’t know how the insects produce their signature glow. Fireflies have dedicated…
Kitchen Table STEAM: Bite-Sized Activities for At-Home Learners San Diego, CA – September 2, 2020 – As families transition from summer activities to virtual, in-person, or hybrid schooling this fall,…
DIY Paper Plate Necklace This is one of our favorite African-themed projects. We love how they all turn out so differently! They are made using the outer rim of a large paper…
Color your day with spin mixing art! Going down the aisle in a local store, you might see a gadget that includes paint that will spin to make designs. This…
Bean Sprouting Activity for Kids Have fun sprouting your own beans and learn about botany at the same time! Step 1: Put the dry beans in a damp paper towel…
Homemade Organic Bug Spray We all know that spending time outside is great for the whole family – exploring nature, getting your daily dose of Vitamin D, breathing some…
Wrapping Paper Roll Rain Stick Noise Maker Do you have empty cardboard tubes around the house? Follow this GKC fun craft and make a DIY Paper Roll Rain Stick noisemaker…
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 “brushes”...
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Herbarium Making Experiment Supplies: Jar with lid, dirt or potting soil, rocks/gravel, little plants. Step 1: Fill the jar with layers of gravel and dirt. Step 2: Put…
San Diego, CA – July 26, 2020 For many families around the world, this summer looks a little different than the one they planned. With summer camps canceled and vacations…
How to Make a No-Sew Face Mask with At Home Materials We are already in the new normal, and the CDC recommends wearing cloth face covering at all times in…
Air O Sport is an inclusive game created to bring families and communities closer together. Founders…
Everyone knows how fireflies got their name, but many people don’t know how the insects produce their signature glow. Fireflies have dedicated light organs that are located under their abdomens….
Sprouted Hobbit House Growing seeds with kiddos can be so much fun. In this activity, the chia seeds grow so quickly that children stay involved in the process and don’t…
You don’t need to build a campfire for your kids to get their fill of gooey marshmallow-and-chocolate s’mores this season. Just tap into the sun, the fuel source that people…
Learn more about Volcanoes, Crystals, and Gems for kids with these fun and educational activities! This content supplements the projects and activities found inside our Green Kid Crafts Volcanoes Discovery Box....
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We’ve pulled together 6 of our favorite kid-friendly homemade Father’s Day Gifts! Handmade gifts are so much more special, less expensive, and a great chance to teach your kids to…
Did you know that you have supplies for teaching and learning science right in your kitchen? Using common household items to experiment with science can be a fun way to…
DIY Weather Vane Project: Recycled Box Have you ever looked to the roof of a building to see an object spinning with the wind? Usually an arrow points in different…
Upcycled Tissue Paper Bottle Vase Craft Are you looking for a simple and inexpensive craft for your children to make? All you need to make this Upcycled Tissue Paper Bottle…
Earth Day Leaf Printing Leaf printing is a fun and easy craft for kids of all ages. As an added bonus, you get two activities in one in that you’ll need…
Kids getting out and experiencing nature is one of the best ways to develop an appreciation for the earth! But let’s be honest, sometimes it’s the “let’s go for…
