Sure, you can make cute animals from a cereal box. But cereal box animals that move and groove are even better. The paper towel rolls allow you to walk these guys around any which way. Or run. Or even sit. Basic shapes, such as circles, rectangles and triangles, make up these animals, so anyone can […]
Have you heard the buzz about declining bee populations? In the past 20 years, beekeepers have observed the sudden and unexplained decline of honeybee populations, which is a problem because bees are responsible for pollinating a third of the foods we eat! The good news is even kids can do things that will help encourage […]
Ah spring! As the flowers begin to bloom and the birds begin to sing, the muddy landscape soon turns into an explosion of color! To celebrate all these fabulous colors, make some pretty spring birds from feathers and craft sticks. Your kids will love making these pretty birds and can put on a puppet show […]
The first day of spring is upon us and with that comes beautiful flowers, fresh air and new life. It also means bugs. Kids seem to love crawling critters and I’m pretty sure they’re going to love this fruity snack made with their favorite cereals. What You’ll Need Ingredients: 1 yellow plum A handful of black grapes 2 […]
What do you get when you mix oil and water? Nothing—because they don’t mix at all! Try this experiment with your kids and see how water will actually float through oil, carried by tiny air bubbles!
As winter winds down you may find that you have several mismatched mittens hanging around. Instead of tossing them out, let’s create some super easy diy puppets to play with during those chilly or rainy days of spring. To make these fun puppets you will need: Mittens Yarn For the eyes: pom poms or buttons […]
The cold, gray winter is about give way to a brighter spring. Get a head start on the season with these flowering treats. Only specific varieties of flowers are safe to consume, so be sure to consult with your florist or nursery on the right ones to use. Of course, if your kids are anything […]
This fruity butterfly snack is sure to delight even the pickiest of little eaters. With only a handful of ingredients, this snack can be made in just minutes and kids will love helping in the kitchen! What You’ll Need Ingredients: 2 slices of naval orange A handful of green grapes 1 baby carrot 2 […]
Help celebrate Pi day on March 14th with this easy and yummy treat. What better way to celebrate Pi day than by eating pie?! Math-lovers alike with delight in this delicious no-bake pie that is so simple to make. What You’ll Need Ingredients: 1 whole banana, peeled 1 cup of banana pudding 1/2 cup […]
Purim is a Jewish festival that is held in early spring and is often celebrated with masks, costumes and public celebration. It is tradition to bring along a noise maker like a grogger, or a homemade noise maker like ours, to use during the reading of the story from the Book of Esther. This noise maker […]