Glow in the Dark Firefly
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 ...
07
Sep
25
Aug
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! ...
24
Aug
Exciting Magnetic Slime Experiment
Magnetic Slime
Slime is all the craze these days – you won’t avoid seeing it in a lot of stores. But have you heard of MAGNETIC slime? If the kids thought normal ...
12
Aug
Graphite Circuit: An Electricity Science Experiment with just 3 items
Science is pretty neat, especially this one where we are making a graphite circuit. We are going to put our electricity science to the test and see if we can make ...
31
Jul
5 Great Podcasts For Green Families
Do you love a good podcast? We do too! If you enjoy listening to environmental, science, technology, and nature podcasts this is for you! At Green Kid Crafts, ...
28
Jul
Bean Sprouting Activity
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 and...
27
Jul
Dissecting a Flower Project for Kids
Dissecting a Flower Project for Kids
How exactly does pollination occur? We know that bees play an important part in the cross-pollination of flowers, but there i...
24
Jul
Homemade Organic Bug Spray – July Giveaway
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...
13
Jul
Plantable Seed Paper from Recycled Grocery Store Ads
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...
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...
03
Jul
Firework Art – 4th of July Craft
Celebrate 4th of July with this beautiful firework art!
Supplies: Black construction paper, cupcake liners, markers, glitter, scissors and glue.
Step 1: Dr...
02
Jul
DIY Fizzy Sidewalk Chalk Fireworks
My daughter loves anytime that we can do, what she calls, an experiment. This girl has been mixing baking soda and vinegar together she was 3. Obsessed with the ...
30
Jun
Easy Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Treat for Kids
Easy 4th of July Treat for Kids
Getting kids in the kitchen to help with desert is easy but finding a recipe that is kid friendly to prepare can be a little more ...
24
Jun
Exciting Backyard STEAM Camp – June Giveaway
Air O Sport is an inc...
23
Jun
Fun Kitchen Science Experiment: Why Do Apple Slices Turn Brown?
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 you'...
18
Jun
Firefly Jar Craft
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 ...
16
Jun
Solar Oven: Solar S’mores
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...
11
Jun
6 Beautiful Father’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make
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 te...
01
Jun
10 Fun DIY Backyard Summer Camp Activities
10 DIY Backyard Summer Camp Activities
DIY Bubble Wand
What kid doesn't love bubble wands? Often, I even find the older kids to be just as fascinated by quality ...
01
Jun
Fun 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 t...
29
May
Exciting Backyard STEAM Camp
As the weather starts to heat up, our thoughts naturally begin to turn towards spending more time outside. Whether you’re spending time in the backyard or planni...
25
May
5 Easy and Fun Backyard Activities for Kids
Whether you're looking for a way to beat the lockdown blues or trying to create more opportunities for outdoor fun, there are plenty of free backyard activities ...
15
May
Sidewalk Chalk Botany Family Activity for Conservation
Conservation and Biodiversity Matters
At Green Kid Crafts, we care about conservation and biodiversity and plants are the major player in every ecosystem on this ...
09
May
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts that Kids Can Make
We've got some great ideas on gifts kids can make for mother's day. As a mom run and mom owned business, we know: any gift, any extra hug, any sweet g...