If you open my freezer on any given day, you will probably find some type of toy frozen in a block of ice. Hot Wheels, princess dolls, and Legos have been trapped in plastic containers the kids have filled with water and frozen. I’m not sure what the fascination is, but the kids will bring […]
Straw Rocket Valentine
When it comes to fun Valentine’s Day crafts for kids, we love making homemade Valentines together. We gather together with colorful paper, scissors and glue, and let our imaginations go wild. Every year I make special Valentines for the kids. They craft some for their dad and grandparents, and also for friends. This year my […]
Dissolving Candy Hearts Valentines Science
Those little pink boxes of candy hearts are once again adorning store shelves everywhere. I’m going to admit it, I really don’t like them. But the kids do. And every year we buy a few boxes, having fun with some simple candy heart activities, like this candy heart science experiment, before they gobble them […]
Cherry Explosion: Sweet Smelling Fizzy Science
My kids love doing simple science experiments with materials we already have in the kitchen. We call it kitchen science, and it’s so much fun! Their favorite? Anything with baking soda and vinegar! When I found a very old box of cherry gelatin mix that had been lost in the back of the pantry, I decided […]
Child-Made Heart Butterfly Valentines
When it comes to Valentine’s Day crafts for kids, we love making homemade Valentines! Every year we have a Valentine’s Day party with our little homeschool group. The kids have fun creating crazy Valentine boxes and stuffing them full of homemade cards. This year my daughter created these adorable homemade butterfly Valentines to pass out. […]
