Are you looking for some fun crafts and activities for Presidents' Day? Check out all of these wonderful ideas. Many include free printables. Last year on Presidents' Day, our children had a great time at an enrichment program workshop where they made masks of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (pictured top left). After some … [Read more...]
How Does Your Temperature Change After Exercise? Fun Science Experiment for Kids
I decided to do a fun experiment with our children to see what happens to their body temperatures after exercise. They love having their temperatures taken and this gave them the opportunity to have it taken twice! How Does Your Temperature Change After Exercise? Fun Science Experiment for Kids You will need: Digital Thermometer(s) (depending … [Read more...]
Re-purpose Dryer Lint for Gardening: Green STEM Activity for Kids
It is fun to share my love of gardening with our kids. They enjoy getting their hands in the dirt and getting involved in the process. When we are potting plants, soil often leaches out through the drainage holes. Not only does this waste the soil, but it leaves a mess. We re-purposed dryer lint to solve this problem. *This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Make a Letter Opener-a Fine Motor Craft for Pretend Play
Mail is a fascinating topic for kids. Our kids are no exception. We used craft supplies we already had at home to make Letter Openers for Pretend Play. These are for pretend play because there is no sharp edge for safety reasons. Our kids also thought these would make great magic wands. *This post contains … [Read more...]
Magic Ice-Sticks to Your Hands! Simple Temperature Experiment for Kids
Sometimes when I am reaching in to get ice from our freezer, it sticks to my hands and makes our kids laugh. I decided to take this concept and do a simple science experiment so they could see why the ice sticks. Magic Ice-Sticks to Your Hands! Simple Temperature Experiment for Kids You will need: 2 or more Cups of ice 3 bowls big enough for a child's … [Read more...]