Hiding behind the reclining chair, notebook in hand, my daughter peered out. “Shhhh!” I heard her whisper to her brother. Playing spies has become a new favorite for them. Kids of all ages love to pretend play. That’s why play kitchens, plastic tool sets, and cardboard box castles are always big hits with little ones. […]
Create Your Own Musical Instrument STEAM Activity
Looking for some fun music STEM activities to help kids discover the science of sound? Making musical instruments is a fun way to mix art and science in a simple Making Musical Instruments STEM Challenge. Actually, this STEM activity is really STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math). But whatever you call it, it is fun for […]
Hands-On History: Make a Quill and Ink
Reading history books can be fun. But kids are more likely to be engaged and remember what they’ve learned when you bring history to life. One way to do that is with crafts and activities from the time period you are studying. This year we’ve been working on the history of Colonial America. To bring […]
30 Amazing Liquid Starch Slime Recipes
Homemade slime is all the rage lately. It is stretchy, squishy and so much fun to play with. The bare-bones liquid starch slime recipe is fun all on its own. But with a few simple tweaks liquid starch slime can become amazing. For my UK readers, check out this slime recipe using Kershaw’s […]
Create a Cardboard Tube Marble Run
Most days the living room floor is covered with brightly colored Lego blocks. The craft cabinet in the kitchen is often left open, chenille sticks and pom poms spilling out. Some days it drives me nuts. (Okay, most days.) Kids love to experiment and build. That’s why STEM activities are always so popular. They give […]
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