STEAM-based learning is a hot topic in education – and for good reason! But what is STEAM? Many people are familiar with the popular educational initiative of STEM (Science, Technology,...
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Build Your Own Lunches for Kids Inspiring Independence and Healthy Choices Through the BYO Routine Alright, moms and dads, it is that time again. You all know what we are...
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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 planet. This is one...
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We've cataloged some of our favorite ways to reuse Ziplock bags and upcycle the cardboard from our Discovery Boxes. Eventually, it will get recycled, but today - we play! Here...
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10 years of Sustainability: Happy Birthday, Green Kid Crafts! When I started Green Kid Crafts in 2010, I had a vision for how parents and educators could help children use...
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Celebrate Earth Month all April long with these fun Earth Day-themed crafts and activities for kids. I've rounded up some of our favorites here on the Green Kid Crafts...
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Spring Books and Activities for Families Are you as excited as I am about spring activities? Admittedly it's been a warm winter this year, so we haven't suffered too much...
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Teaching Our Kids About Activism It's more important than ever to teach our kids about activism, justice, equality, and foster empathy and compassion. It's not an easy conversation to have,...
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We're sharing 11 easy ways to involve your kids in #GivingTuesday this year! #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their...
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Fall Pumpkin Crafts and Activities for Kids Who doesn’t love picking out that perfect pumpkin in the patch for carving? Enter the warm apple cider, family giggles, and kids bursting...
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Non-toxic Halloween Face Paint Halloween is right around the corner and that means all of the princesses, fairies, pumpkins, and superheroes are going to be asking for some costume-themed face...
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Kid-Friendly Recipe: Baked Apple Chips Delicious and easy, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how well these turn out. In just 4 easy steps, make a satisfying, healthful, portable snack. Step...
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DIY Caution Cone Recycled Bottle Craft Easy recycled bottle craft for indoor or outdoor play. Kids can use these cones when they're outside riding their bicycles or scooters. Make an obstacle...
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Pretzel Pops Recipe Making pretzel pops is an easy way to get kids in the kitchen cooking and creating. I'm sharing a fun endangered animals-themed recipe today that makes...
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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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Upcycled Earth Day Handprint Craft Celebrate Earth Day (or any day) with a fun handprint craft for kids. This painted earth surrounded by handprints is a great way to show...
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DIY Crafts: Newspaper Picture Frame Try this easily recycled newspaper picture frame for your next holiday or family gift made with things you already have at home. Newspapers pile up...
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While there are many men and women, educators, scientists, engineers, change-makers, and community-builders, to be honored and remembered this #BlackHistoryMonth – we are proud to highlight this beautiful work by…
DIY Gift Boxes Made from Cardboard Boxes What better way to show someone you love them than making them something by hand! We've upcycled our cardboard cereal and soda boxes...
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How to Use the Holidays to Instill Values in your Children For most of us, the holidays are a season filled with a lot of hustle and bustle. If we...
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Making a Gratitude Book is a fun Thanksgiving craft idea that will be sure to teach kids about gratitude. Not only is it fun, but the possibilities for personalization and materials are...
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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, we too…
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…
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…
