Back to School STEM Guide for Elementary School Kids
STEM—or science, technology, engineering and math—has become a big buzzword in the last few years. However, our classrooms have not yet realized this poten...
07
Aug
05
Aug
Dancing Raisins Science Activity
Dancing Raisins Science Activity
There are so many fun finds in the kitchen that make great supplies for science experiments. Today we're getting out raisins and ...
04
Aug
Colorful Magic Milk Kitchen Science Activity
Colorful Magic Milk Kitchen Science Activity
One of my favorite activities in our magic science series here on the diy page is this magic milk experiment. The act...
03
Aug
DIY Lava in a Jar Science Experiment
DIY Lava in a Jar Experiment
What happens when you put a few key ingredients in a jar together? You can turn them into lava! This is a fun science experiment that...
03
Aug
Magic Rubber Pencil Trick
Turn a Regular Pencil into Rubber Pencil
Sometimes just a trick of the eye can make people think you've done something incredible! We aren't really turning a penc...
03
Aug
Traveling Water Rainbow Experiment
Traveling 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 ...
03
Aug
Science for Kids: Magic Dancing Rice Experiment
Welcome to Green Kid Crafts! We combine art and science to make STEM fun and accessible so that kids can begin to see themselves as scientists, artists, and make...
01
Aug
Backyard Games for Kids Tin Can Golf
Outdoor Games for Kids Tin Can Golf
Play a game of golf in your own backyard with recycled and found materials. Kids not only get to play the game, but they also ...
31
Jul
Magic Jumping Beans Science Experiment for Kids
Magic Jumping Beans Science Experiment for Kids
We're continuing our magic science with a cool jumping bean trick. This one is simple enough for kids to set up th...
29
Jul
DIY Magic Trick Box for Kids
DIY Magic Trick Box for Kids
Supplies
Black Construction Paper
Colored Construction Paper for Decorating
Measuring Tape
Cardboard Boxes
Tape
G...
25
Jul
Science for Kids Egg Drop Experiment
Science for Kids Egg Drop Experiment
Today we're working on a classic science experiment for kids. Can an egg survive a fall from a high place? Will it crack and ...
17
Jul
LEGO STEM Build a Balloon Powered Boat
LEGO STEM Build a Balloon Powered Boat
Here's another fun summer STEM project that gets kids excited to go outside. But first, start inside with that big pile of ...
14
Jul
Summer Science Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk
Summer Science Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk
"It's so hot we could fry an egg on the sidewalk!" I know I've heard this growing up but guess what? I've never tried to...
10
Jul
Water Science Activity Cloud in a Jar
Water Science Activity Cloud in a Jar
We're having fun with water science this month and today I'm sharing a cool cloud in a jar activity. We've been doing a lot ...
29
Jun
How to make a Rocket from a Plastic Bottle
DIY Rocket from a Bottle
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 bin? You ...
28
Jun
STEM at the Beach Build a Sandcastle City
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. Togethe...
26
Jun
Create an Ocean Sensory Bin for Kids
Create an Ocean Sensory Bin for Kids
Summertime is a great time for water play and this ocean themed sensory bin will keep your little one busy for hours. The bin...
23
Jun
How to make a DIY Parachute for Small Toys
DIY Parachute for Small Toys
Sometimes the most simple of projects can be the most fun! Today we're making a diy parachute for small toys from string and a coffee...
20
Jun
DIY Fizzy Sidewalk Chalk Fireworks
Fireworks are purely magical, aren't they? The beautiful sparks of glitter and color that fill a night sky and light up the land. Literally magic. It is difficul...
19
Jun
Water Science: Making Water Travel on a String
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 do...
17
Jun
Water Surface Tension Experiment for Kids
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 wa...
15
Jun
Layering Liquids Density Experiment for Kids
Layering Liquids Experiment for Kids
Teaching kids about density is fun when combined with a brightly colored liquids. You can find most of these liquids in your ...
14
Jun
Learning about the Water Cycle with Salt
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 evap...
13
Jun
Summer Fun: Make a Sprinkler from a Recycled Bottle
Summer Fun: Make a Sprinkler from a Recycled Soda Bottle
Cool off and get your kids involved in an activity for the afternoon by making your very own sprinkler! T...