Upcycling is an eco-friendly and inexpensive way to give fun and creative gifts for any occasion. Upcycling reduces waste, air and water pollution. It’s also beneficial in that it conserves energy and resources! Handmade and upcycled gifts are more unique and personalized than anything you can find...
Is your fridge looking a little plain? Are you tired of doing the same crafts all the time? Then have we got the thing for you! Try making your very own magnet out of tissue paper, magnetic circle or strips, and cardboard. To make this craft...
Combining reading with playtime offers many benefits for early childhood development. It enhances vocabulary, improves motor skills, and adds different sensory experiences. Both reading and playtime are wonderful ways to create lasting bonds and memories for children and their caregivers. Making walking puppets out of your...
Spring is just around the corner, and many of us are ready to spend time outside! Gardening is a fun family activity packed with multiple opportunities to learn about science and nature. While it’s still too early to plant Spring seeds outside, it’s the perfect time...
One of my favorite experiments as a child was making rock candy in my mother’s kitchen! Watching the sugar crystal molecules form and grow and observing the changes as the days go by is an incredible experience! Ingredients 6 Mason jar or glass (8 oz or...
Tired of waiting for snow? Make your own at home! What you will need Large mixing bowl Measuring cups Baking soda (2-3 cups) White hair conditioner (½ cup) Add the conditioner into your bowl first, then slowly combine the baking soda until it matches the texture of your preference. If the...
Gather around the crafting table for this Valentine-inspired STEAM craft! Learn about binary codes to write a short message that you can gift to a loved one. This STEAM powered activity promotes early literacy through the use of fine motor skills, counting/number recognition, color sorting,...
Looking for a fun activity to do at home over the upcoming school breaks? This Flashlight Seek and Find craft can be made with a few materials and can spark creativity for your children, family, and friends. Use the instructions below to make your own! You’ll...
Directed Drawing: Cute Turtle Looking for a fun activity to do at home this summer? Follow along with these simple steps to learn how to draw your very own turtle. Turtles come in all shapes and sizes, so do not worry about trying to make your...
Learn to make your own bookmarks using a few household craft materials and your imagination. You can use various colors and designs to decorate your craft however you’d like. Follow along these step-by-step instructions with photos to practice making a functional origami bookmark: You’ll Need: Paper ...
