Chicks in a Nest Easter Treat for Kids Easter is hopping closer and my kids are ready to eat all the pretty candy they see on the grocery store aisles. On…
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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...
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International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. We're taking a moment to celebrate our founder Penny Bauder...
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Nature DIY Project for Kids: Botanical Shirts with Plant Pounding Did you know that you can dye clothes with plants? Make botanical shirts with plant pounding for your art or...
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Bell Pepper Painting Activity Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this adorable bell pepper art activity. Peppers and shamrocks make for the perfect stamping project! Supplies: Bell Peppers Green Paint Paper How to Make...
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Build a Leprechaun Trap S.T.E.A.M. Challenge Leprechaun traps are a fun way to get kids involved in a S.T.E.A.M. project. These traps can be made as part of a class…
Healthy St. Patrick's Day Food for Kids St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here so it is time to think of all things green and lucky! This round-up of St....
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St. Patrick’s Day Whimsical Shaker Wand Project If you’re looking for a little shake, rattle and roll this St.Patrick’s Day, check out these colorful wands! Supplies > Gold pipe cleaners…
Leprechaun Toothpaste Even busy little leprechauns need to brush their teeth! My littles loved watching the green “toothpaste” ooze when the elements were brought together. The consistency was pretty cool,…
Candy Heart Experiment with Free Printables Do you have a few candy conversation hearts left over from Valentine crafting or baking? Here’s a fun Valentine science experiment for kids to…
NEW! Green Kid Crafts Launches a New Line of Boxes That Will Change the World This spring, Green Kid Crafts is turning over a new leaf! We’re launching a new...
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A simple variation on a classic: Painted Rocks. How about painting a glitter heart on a rock for a simple paperweight to remind your loved ones just how much...
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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...
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How to Make Melted Heart-Shaped Crayons Make these beautiful heart-shaped crayons from broken and unused crayons you have around the house. Making these crayon hearts is super simple and kids...
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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 —…
Kitchen Science Why Do Apples Turn Brown? Have you ever wondered why apple slices turn brown when exposed to air? If you slice an apple and pack it for lunch...
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Colorful Salad Recipe that Kids will LOVE! If you’re struggling to get your child to eat healthy some experts say to let them help you in the kitchen. Kids like…
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 makers. We...
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Science creates such wonder in my daughter’s eyes that I can’t help but love doing experiments with her. We like to do evergreen experiments but it is extra fun when...
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Seed Paper from Recycled Grocery Store Ads Does your mailbox fill up with newspaper ads from different grocery stores? Make them into plantable seed paper to give as gifts or…
Overnight Crystal Garden Despite the wait time, my boys love experiments where they can anxiously wait to see what happens when something is left to grow. Crystals are neat –…
STEM for Kids: Paper Building Blocks This is a perfect activity for those kids who love building with blocks. Instead of plastic blocks, this activity uses heavy-duty paper (which can...
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Dancing Raisins Science Activity There are so many fun finds in the kitchen that makes great supplies for science experiments. Today we're getting out raisins and a few other key...
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5 Youth Environmental Activists to Inspire Your Child These days, we live in a tricky world full of technology, social media, cyberspace and a volatile political climate. Our children are…
