Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

8 Fun 4th of July Crafts for Kids!

patriotic flowers dyed with food coloring

patriotic flowers experiment
The Artful Parent

4th of July pompom wreath tutorial
scrumdillydilly

Fourth of July rocket party favor packaging
Martha Stewart

felt red white blue july 4th bracelet cuff craft

4th of July patriotic felt bracelet cuff
Spoonful

red, white, and blue straw bead necklace
The Experimental Home

free printable 4th of July decorations
The Celebration Shoppe

4th of july red white and blue straw bead necklace

straw and bead necklace craft for July 4th
Ziggity Zoom

4th of july homemade tp roll kaleidoscopes kids craft

July 4th homemade firework kaleidoscopes
Multiples & More

06/26/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Bead Crafts, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Fourth of July Crafts, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Printables & Downloads, Recycled Crafts, Science, Toys to Make, Wearables, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Simple Chromatography Experiment

Bird And Little Bird simple chromatography

Bird And Little Bird shares a simple chromatography
experiment that will have you oohing and ahhing!

Also, be sure to check out the latest issue of
Alphabet Glue featuring books, crafts, and activities
for kids who love books (and their grown-ups too)!

03/06/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Experiential, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Science | Permalink | Comments (0)

Seed Harvesting

Seed harvesting is a simple and fun fall activity
for kids. These lovely seed packets and directions
for harvesting are found at Buzzmills.

11/08/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Garden, Group, Homeschooling, Science | Permalink | Comments (0)

Growing Crystals With Bluing

We Made That magic tree growing crystals with blueing

I remember doing this when I was kid and it is still
just as fascinating! Visit We Made That to find out
how to grow crystals with bluing.

10/04/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Experiential, Family, Group, Science | Permalink | Comments (0)

Make A Light Box And Enjoy The Light Show!

Learn how to make a light box using recycled items
and have fun observing the light show inside!
True Aim has the directions for this cool activity
that can be enjoyed by multiple ages.

09/20/2012 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Experiential, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Outside, Recycled Crafts, Science | Permalink | Comments (1)

Make A Clay Solar System Model

To The Outskirts clay solar system model

Whether for a lesson or not, this clay solar system
model at To The Outskirts would be fun to make!

09/19/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Science, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (0)

Make Your Own Weather Station

Fall is a great time to learn about weather and set
up your own weather station. Get the details at Se7en!

09/13/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Fall Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Science, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Summer Memories and How To Rust A Metal Jar Lid Tutorial

Save those summer memories and learn how to
turn a new jar lid into one that looks like it's been
around for awhile. Check out this neat tutorial
with a science twist at Homework.

09/10/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Nature Crafts, Science, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)