Do you want to build a powerful spoon catapult — using simple household materials — that can shoot marshmallows 15 to 20 FEET? Of course you do! You’ve probably seen the classic Popsicle and Spoon Catapult — they’re all over the internet! It’s a very simple machine that’s great for introducing kids to STEM concepts …
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Grab your popsicle sticks and raid the office supplies! We’re making a miniature popsicle stick catapult that seriously works great. Built with Popsicle sticks, a binder clip, bottle cap and hot glue, this DIY Catapult will shoot distances of around 20 feet! It’s an easy to build catapult that’s not just a fantastic science experiment, …
Remember running from the boys with “cooties” on the playground when you were a kid? Yep, today we’re talking Cootie Catchers, otherwise known as Fortune Tellers or Chatter Boxes. Oh wait, is a Cootie Catcher…just a paper Fortune Teller? Yep. They’re the same thing! A cootie catcher is a paper toy — they make great …
When your kids lose Wi-Fi do they act like the world is going to end? How did we ever get through childhood without the internet, social media and video games in our pocket? Before Gameboy and Nintendo DS (like they even know what those are) we played with PAPER. And our imagination. A piece of …
Whether you call it a Pillow Fort or a Blanket Fort or even a Couch Fort, these impromptu play tents are super fun for kids to build. The next time you’re stuck inside, give the kids the go ahead to tear into the linen closet and build away! My boys made recently made a pillow …
Shrinkable plastic is an AMAZING craft medium! Draw whatever you want on it with permanent markers, pop it in the oven and PRESTO! It shrinks down to (about) a third of it’s original size. You can make charms, key chains, refrigerator magnets and more with super fun Shrinky Dinks. What Kind of Plastic Shrinks? You’ll …
Here’s a great craft that will get kids outside and experimenting with STEM! Home made parachute toys are a great alternative to cheap toys that just get tangled into knots. You kids can personalize their parachutes with markers or crayons, adding extra fun. Experiment with different toys and different chute materials. What works best? Which …
Free Printable for Baby Yoda in his floaty bassinet Add a splash of cute green happiness to your window with this Baby Yoda sun catcher! It’s easy to make from Shrinky Dink plastic and a free printable I made for you (and your) kids to trace. Since we’re still waiting to get our hands on …