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...
08
Jul
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'...
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...
07
Mar
Reuse a Green Kid Crafts Box: Nature Scavenger Hunt
We love ideas that re-use boxes and get inspire even the littlest kids to be observant in nature. We're up-cycling our cardboard box into a nature tray for a scaveng...
08
Nov
Crystal Christmas Trees
Crystal Christmas Trees
It's the most wonderful time of the year! As parents and teachers, we know the awe and wonder at the crystal growing process never wains. Ea...
23
Oct
Cranberry Engineering
Cranberry Engineering
Combining festive cranberries and your kids' engineering and motor skills, this STEAM projects comes just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday...
23
Oct
Gingerbread Slime
Gingerbread Slime
Do you love the smell of gingerbread in the fall and winter months? Besides baking gingerbread cookies, why not create the same smell with a fun k...
17
Oct
Pumpkin Slime
Pumpkin Slime
If you aren’t a fan of pumpkin seeds and generally throw the insides of a pumpkin away, stop! Use the insides to make this slime that is sure to be gr...
17
Oct
Pumpkin Clock
Pumpkin Clock
Have you ever tried a potato clock? Did you know a potato could power a clock? Did you know a potato clock can actually work with a variety of fruits ...
07
Oct
Magnetic Doodles
Magnetic Doodles
Seeing the variety of magnetic powers never fails to amaze. In this project, watch as two magnetic forces come together! This was a project we di...
07
Oct
Twig String Art
Twig String Art
Nothing beats a creative project you can do with your kids with supplies you may already have on hand or can find outside! Bonus points for it also ...
03
Oct
Salt Crystal Leaves
Salt Crystal Leaves
Watching crystals grow is one of the neatest science experiments to watch. Looking to see how long they take to form, if they form big or small ...
25
Sep
Leaf Lantern
Leaf Lantern
Setting up fall decorations by the front door reminded me about the change of seasons. Besides the warmer temperatures beginning to subside, the time c...
18
Sep
Fluffy Apple Slime
Fluffy Apple Slime
If your kids are part of slime mania, this project is sure to please! Making this activity even more exciting for my crew was getting to mix in s...
01
Nov
Recycle Fall Pumpkins 7 Different Ways
Who doesn’t love picking out that perfect pumpkin in the patch for carving? Enter the warm apple cider, family giggles and kids bursting with ideas and creativity an...
10
Nov
More Fall STEAM Activities for Kids!
Fall STEAM Activities for Kids
We've rounded up a few of our favorite fall STEAM activities from this fall into one post! S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, enginee...
08
Nov
Contact Solution Fall Slime Recipe
Fall Sensory Slime
Glitter sensory slime for fall! Today we're mixing together ingredients that turn into a pliable substance for sensory play. The best thing abo...
24
Oct
Dancing Corn Fall STEM Activity
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 wh...
20
Oct
Pumpkin Bubble Volcano Science
Bubble Pumpkin Volcano
We're adding a new twist on a classic fall craft for kids. Make a pumpkin volcano that erupts with bubbles! This is a pretty simple experim...
13
Oct
Leaf Color Experiment-Color Science for Kids
Secret Leaf Colors Experiment
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Leaves contain pigments that give them their colors. Even though plants ...
21
Sep
10 Fall Crafts and Science Projects for Kids
Fall STEAM for Kids
When the weather cools we like to head inside for autumn themed STEAM projects. Today I'm sharing ten of my favorite fall activities, some fr...
20
Sep
Fall Science Grow Pumpkin Shaped Crystals
Fall Science Grow Pumpkin Shaped Crystals
We're doing fall science today at Green Kid Crafts! Grow your own crystals at home with this easy STEM activity for kids...
07
Aug
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
Mar
Fun Weather Tracking Activity with Weather Printables
Weather Tracking Activity with Weather Printables
Spring is our favorite time to track weather because each day can be different from the weather the day ...
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