Inside: Combine fine motor skills practice with St. Patrick’s Day theme for one of a kind DIY decor. This is one banner even very little kids can do on their own and feel proud of! I’ve always been fond of paper decorations: white paper, newspaper, scrapbook paper, rice paper, it doesn’t matter. What fascinates me…
Category: Art and Crafts
Easy and Exciting STEAM activity with golf balls and LEGO
Inside: Use this STEAM activity to extend LEGO play to include science and art. Directing golf balls through the LEGO arch filled with paints combines the science of aerodynamics (interaction of air and bodies moving through it), engineering (constructing the arch), hand-eye coordination, and art. I’ve never been a fan of LEGO play in…
Chinese New Year: Multimedia Dragon Art & Puzzle
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…
“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…
