Open Minds & Messy Hands
Boredom busters that are low-prep and easy. Perfect for big kids during the weekend or while home on break from school. Simple and fun for school-aged kids. “I’m bored.” “There’s nothing to do.” “Can we do a fun experiment?” Sound familiar? Spring break, summer vacation, Winter break…these can be daunting if your kids are used
Can you build a Peeps house? This Easter STEM challenge for big kids is perfect for the Spring. Using graham crackers and frosting, will the house stand? Building a house out of food can be an awesome way to create a STEM challenge that helps kids understand cause and effect and a bit of problem
This sensory bin displays the life cycle of a frog for kids. Containing water beads that resemble frog eggs, kids can sort, read and learn while playing! Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as children are engaged and
These DIY watercolors are made from Skittles candy! Such a great way to use up any leftover candy you have in your house. Science plus art for kids! Did you know there are so many fun ways to make your own watercolor paints at home? You can make them from corn syrup, or even
This rainbow streamer craft uses recycled materials and colorful ribbon to make a rainbow hanging from a cloud. The perfect Spring craft for all ages. For this week’s Virtual Book Club for Kids we are reading about rainbows! The book A Rainbow of My Own was not available at our library this week so