Inside: Multimedia Dragon Art to get your and your kids excited for Chinese New Year. It’s a fun art project with an element of science. It offers a fabulous way to get your kids to think differently, explore textures and patterns, work on fine motor skills, and even practice cooperation if you decide to turn it…
Category: Art and Crafts
“Thank you for …” — A Unique Thanksgiving Tradition
Inside: Scientists have identified that the first step in feeling grateful is noticing. Here is a unique Thanksgiving tradition you can start with your family this year to help your kids notice little things that go right in their relationships. If you are like most parents, one of the things you want to teach your kids…
Shark Art and Color Science Experiment
Inside: Experiment with acid and alkaline compounds to obtain natural colors from red cabbage and use them to paint a world under the ocean. Add a pop-up shark and treasure chest for an extra bit of creativity and to get in the mood for shark week. It’s a shark art and color science experiment all…
Colorful and Fun Art Project: Painted Tree Stick
Inside: Painted tree stick is a process art and creative experimentation. It’s colorful, easy, and fun for kids of all ages and their parents. If sticks are things you step over on a path or something to throw to your dog, consider using them for creative projects. Sticks offer endless possibilities for fun and simple…
DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Stars
Inside: DIY stars that glow in the dark are fun and easy to make. All you need is playdough, toothpicks, and glow-in-the-dark paints. Space, rockets, sparkling stars, and galaxies are among my kids’ favorite things. They love books about space, Netflix space documentaries, and space-themed crafts and activities. Life among the Stars One…
Glittery Snowflakes: a simple art idea for winter
Inside: Transform your home into a winter wonderland with these glittery snowflakes. No real snow required. According to some estimates, half of the people in the world have never seen a snowflake. But here in Chicago, snowflakes are an essential part of winter and an endless source of inspiration. I think snowflakes are pretty…
Forget the Hearts: Math Valentines
Inside: Your kids can impress their friends and show love/friendship/appreciation without traditional hearts. Our valentines demonstrate that math is not just mindless worksheets. Math is in everything we do. Do your kids want to make really fabulous valentines this year that will stand out? Or maybe hearts are just aren’t their thing? Or maybe they’ve…
Super Easy No-bake Gingerbread Man Ornaments
Inside: no-bake gingerbread man ornaments made with applesauce, cinnamon, and glue. Give it a try! Not only will they look gorgeous on your Christmas tree, but they’re also great for gifting. Making gingerbread man ornaments is a perfect activity for this time of year. But if you always reach for your tried-and-tested salt dough recipe,…
Kid-Made Christmas ornaments: glow in the dark balls
Inside: Are you looking for homemade Christmas ornaments ideas? Your kids will love to make our amazing glow in the dark ornaments using paper-mache technique and glow-in-the-dark paints. You don’t need to be super crafty to make cute homemade Christmas ornaments with your kids. All you need is time on your calendar and a willingness…
