Try this hands-on physics experiment to see how light travels in a straight line.
Human sundial shadow science experiments for kids! This science activity helps children learn about the Earth's rotation and how shadows form.
Are you looking for a fun game to play that will keep the kids busy? These Balloon Cup Shooters are awesome! And they will definitely keep the kiddos entertained for a few hours. All you
This is a perfect and easy craft to keep kids entertained on your family nature walks.
I don’t know about you all, but we have 8 days of school before Mommy Summer Camp commences. Some of you are probably already out of school, have year round school or might have a wee bit longer to go. At any rate, I think some fun Summer Boredom Buster Craft Recipes are in order. …
This baking soda and vinegar powered boat was such a fun way to build and explore movement powered by science. My kiddos and a niece and nephew built this boat using recycled materials, (a lot like we did last week with our evaporation experiment). This boat required a baking soda and vinegar reaction to power ... Read more
Balloons are a party staple - we hang them up, hand them out, and if we're feeling especially ambitious, might even spend awhile playing with them. But did you know that balloons also have a variety of other uses, ones that range from crafty to handy to just downright adorable? Below, we've collected 26 balloon ideas from around the Internet - we're thinking #16 might be perfect for your next party.
We turned a recent walk in the forest into a lesson on symmetry- such a fun, hands-on way for kids to learn math! We searched for symmetry outside and even created our own symmetry art using nature we had found on our walk! Follow our Math for Kids Pinterest board! Learning opportunities are everywhere you look. …
I have been imagining this family of fairies...just awaiting all the pieces...and they found me ~ pine cones at my favorite beach, acorns at a park in Montreal and these lovely pink maple keys on a tree at the zoo. I gathered and stored...with people wondering why I had pine cones tumbling out of my beach bag, acorns living in my purse and maple keys in the coffee holder in my car?! ~ for woodland fairy folk of course! So simple ~ no need for a tutorial here! Basically a just pine cone body, an acorn head, maple key wings, dried grass arms and a stone to glue it all on to ~ fire up your glue gun and off you go! I love crafts that can be created, more often than not, with nature from your own back yard (or other's back yards ; ) ! As I brought these wee fae folk into existence and felt their spritely nature come to life...I knew they each needed a name. (I must confess...creating fairies has that effect on me!) Here is the Queen mama Caelia and her babe Mab... The king of the fairies...Oberon. the mystical daughter...Nyx and the regal son Elden These magical fairies made themselves right at home in our backyard... Creating these after my girls hit the hay was such a wonderful way to soak up the quiet and let my imagination take over...lost in another world...reminding myself of the gift it is to take time out in solo stillness. After I finished these fairies, I placed them atop of our piano for the girls to discover when they awoke ~ their delight was delicious. In the spirit of sprites ~Shanti~
Get your kids enjoying the sensory play of dirt, rocks, and sticks while making music with their DIY xylophone musical instrument activity.
Learn how to make these glorious leaf pinwheels using natural materials. Perfect for cards, decorate gift toppings or as they are. So easy to make!
Inside: Can you build an Ewok catapult from sticks and stones with your little Star Wars fan? You bet! Plus, learn the science behind this wonder of mechanical engineering and try the Types of Energy word search and Kinetic/Potential Energy crossword puzzle. Disclaimer: this post contains Amazon affiliate links. Star Wars movies offer plenty of
Wooden xylophones are percussion instruments that have a long, rich history. Found in Africa, parts of the Americas, Indonesia and Malaysia, just to name a few, wooden xylophones commonly consist of a series of varying lengths of wood, which are sometimes suspended above open holes, dried gourds or even metal tubes to ...
What a great idea! This could be a fun outdoor project for the kids to make for themselves. Or, you could buy these from Crafting Connections :)
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Successful egg drop challenge project design with straws, with design tips and tricks. Fun outdoor physics science STEM challenge for kids of all ages.
We turned a recent walk in the forest into a lesson on symmetry- such a fun, hands-on way for kids to learn math! We searched for symmetry outside and even created our own symmetry art using nature we had found on our walk! Follow our Math for Kids Pinterest board! Learning opportunities are everywhere you look. …
The Secret to Teaching Handwriting - Use this one simple DIY project to help pre-writers to distinguish between straight and curved lines to help build their understanding of shape and help establish correct letter and number formation later | you clever monkey
Here is a fun way for kids to practice the piano outside...
Raku Inoue (previously) recently look an extended road trip to several destinations in the American Southwest. During his journey he created a scorpion-shaped arrangement from seeds, sticks, and a pepper found at Antelope Canyon in Arizona, and utilized a fallen cactus segment near Horseshoe Bend as the abdomen in a prickly tarantula. Other works created with found natural elements during Inoue’s trip include a turtle bug, red ant, and centipede. More
The trebuchet is a medieval device, not unlike a catapult, that was used in warfare to hurl damaging objects from afar into areas that were otherwise inaccessible, such as over castle walls and into forts.
This nature game cootie catcher is meant to help children use their senses (sight, smell, hearing, and touch) as they test their knowledge and explore the natural world around them.
We had such a lovely family outing where we made boats from scrap wood and took them down to the river to float them. It was such a simple and sweet activity for us. To make one yourself: 1) fin
Get outdoors this spring (or stay inside if it's really raining) to practice reading with this fun gross motor sight word game for preschool & kindergarten.
How to make your own story stones 1) Buy the stones I bought these unglazed mosaic stones from Home Depot. I do not think Lowes carries them. They come connected to a mesh sheet and you will …
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Ah, nothing holds more creative possibilities than an empty cardboard box. Come on, that’s not really a box. Sure, it is a shipping parcel, but it can be so much more. It’s…
Teach your kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapult using common household supplies. How to construct a marshmallow launcher.
Drop mentos into coke for an explosive reaction! A brilliant classic chemistry experiment for kids. Make your own mento geyser
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20 family game night ideas. A must-try for every family. Most of these games are Minute To Win it games and require no preparation. Fun to play!
Get moving and rhyming with this gross motor rhyming game for kids.
Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you're not sure what to do with those little ones, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be
ALL NATURAL LEAF THREADING ACTIVITY - engage with nature, get creative and develop fine motor skills. Fun!
Quite a while ago my girls and I attended a community event in the park – Carols by Candle Light, run by one of our local churches. It was a great night of Christmas carols held outdoors under a summer sky and we all had a blast. At the event they had a stage with a contemporary rock band playing all our favourites while the girls danced with glow sticks and fake candles, plus
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Newborn care for first-time parents can be challenging, but with these tips, tricks, and hacks, you can navigate the early days more smoothly. Learn about feeding, sleep routines, diaper changes, and soothing techniques to ensure both you and your baby thrive.
Whether you’ve got children looking for a fun science project or you’re just a kid at heart, building a snow volcano is a great way to get outside and enjoy a cold winter season. This revamped version of a classic experiment lets you say good-bye to spending hours crafting a fake volcano out of paper mache…all you really need is a little bit of snow. As you’re about to find out, it’s quick, easy, and a blast.
Check out my top 10 favorite activities that are perfect for any toddler boys. Including an easy kool-aid slime recipe and even a toddler carwash!
Embrace your child's artistic side and learn about crocheting, knitting, painting, photography, scrapbooking, and more from the editors of Parents magazine.
A series that explores the ideas and philosophies behind Waldorf Education… For more information on Waldorf Education, please visit the Discovering Waldorf Series from the Waldorf tab in the Navigation bar. Blessings and magic, Donni Are you interested in a Waldorf-inspired lifestyle? Sign up to receive helpful new Discovering Waldorf articles. Email Address […]
