Getting kids involved with STEM is all the rage right now. But how do you introduce young kids to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while keeping it super fun? Squishy Circuits (AKA Electric Play Dough) is how! What are Squishy Circuits? Squishy Circuits mixes homemade play dough with battery power to learn about circuitry in a totally fun …
Crafts for Kids
We’re constantly looking for at home boredom busters–and I’m sure you are too! These printable Scavenger Hunt games are great for recess breaks during virtual school or to get your kids outside for a breath of fresh air. All the games we collected for you all have free printables and can be done by a …
My fridge is part command center, part art gallery. I’ve got a wipe off calendar, notes from school, a meal planning list (from last month) and a whole lot of Mitch’s art stuck to it…all with magnets! I’ll admit my refrigerator was getting pretty cluttered, so I’ve started turning Mitch’s art INTO the magnets that …
What do you do with a pile of art your kid has made and a stack of thin refrigerator magnets from your junk mail?? Well that’s easy…You make fridge magnets! Homemade Mini Magnet Art I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a LOT of Mitch’s doodles…and a lot of junk magnets! I know, I …
I’ve want to share this cute little popsicle stick flag that Ryan did years ago. It still hangs on my bulletin board today! Popsicle Sticks — or crafts sticks — are the perfect crafting medium for so many kid crafts! We have sticks in all sizes, but this craft uses average sized sticks. This flag was …
Smashed Pennies are not only the cheapest souvenirs you can get while on vacation, but their fun to collect and easy to carry. Just about every venue has a “penny press” for making the imprinted elongated coins–and they only cost 51 cents! Bonus: kids can pick out the design and make the squished penny themselves. …
I’ve been thinking about our St. Louis Summer Bucket List and noticing a lot of cool bloggers out there have created some AWESOME crafts to get your family’s list crossed off. Would a literal bucket full of ideas help you this summer, or do you prefer to work off a list on the frig? Here’s some of …
Can’t wait for things to green up? Give it a jump start by sprouting some seeds indoors! Starting a window sill garden is a great activity for Spring Break too! You can plant seeds as a little science experiment, or just for the fun of watching your creation grow! Either way, your kid will love …