STEM activities for kids that involve water, like this DIY plastic paddle boat, are always a hit. After we learned how to build a paddle boat, we had fun testing it out in an inflatable pool in our backyard. You could easily experiment with your paddle boat in a bathtub or water table inside your house. This is one of those science for kids explorations that could be done inside or outside. Paddle Boat STEM Activity Plastic Bottle … [Read more...]
Tips for Traveling to the Bahamas with Kids
Soft white sand beaches. Gorgeous blue and turquoise water. Delicious food. Tropical breezes... Raise your hand if a trip to Nassau Paradise Island in the Bahamas sounds like fun. (Waving both of my hands high in the air!) If you like to have fun and relax with your family then it is definitely a place to add to your travel bucket list. Worried it's out of reach for your family right now? Then keep reading because I have some tips to make traveling … [Read more...]
Ice and Salt Science Experiment
The kids are out for summer break and we are finding simple and fun activities to fill our days. This ice and salt science experiment is just that--simple and fun. My kids love simple science experiments and this one was enjoyed by all 3 of my kids ages 3, 5 and 7 years old. We set out to find which type of salt would melt the ice the fastest. The kids enjoyed making predictions before we got started and seeing what the final results were. I can … [Read more...]
How to Make Colored Sand
Sand is one of our very favorite sensory materials! It's so much fun to play and create with and can be used with a group or as a quiet time activity. My kids can't get enough of kinetic sand and love all of the different fun colors. I decided to spice up our regular sand play by dyeing sand in our favorite colors. If you want to know how to make colored sand you will love how easy this method is! Affiliate links included below. How to Make … [Read more...]
Fruit Slices File Folder Game
Keeping kids happily entertained while you get something done is such a lifesaver when you are a parent or teacher of young kids. A file folder game or a busy bag is an independent activity for kids that you prep once for them to do again and again. They can be a great way for kids to practice new skills, while you get to go to the bathroom in peace! If your kids love to learn and play with file folder games (or if you need a simple one to … [Read more...]
How to Make Ice Paint
Ice paint is so easy to make and lots of fun! It's a great summer STEAM activity for kids--a colorful way to keep cool on a sunny day while learning about cause and effect and the properties of ice. Don't be nervous about the mess. It's so simple to clean up if you do it outside, the watered down paint rinses away easily! How to Make Ice Paint tempera paint water ice cube or other tray sticks (optional) glitter … [Read more...]
ABC Matching Ice Cream Busy Bag
"Who has the time to make all of these things on Pinterest? I can barely get dinner made!" Don't we all feel like that to some extent? Blogging about kids activities is my job and there's no way even I could find the time to make half of the activities you can find online, no matter how cool they care. Busy bags are my one exception. Spending a little bit of time to prep an activity once for kids or a class can do it again and again has always … [Read more...]
Cool Drawing Game for Kids
There is something about sitting down and drawing that can turn the day around. It doesn't matter how old you are, once you get involved in a drawing your heart rate slows down, you become more mindful, and stress starts to melt away. It's part of the reason that you see coloring books for adults everywhere right now. For an activity that has so many benefits it's surprising how hard it can be to convince kids to sit down with a pad and paper and … [Read more...]
