Homemade silly putty is both a great kids activity and a science project! After playing with silly putty at engineering camp this week my kids wanted to play with it at home too. We decided to make some homemade silly putty using items we already had at home. It was a great way to extend their learning and play! Making silly putty turned out to be a great way to practice thinking like a scientist and using our problem solving skills. Our first … [Read more...]
Frozen Olaf {Inspired} Puppet Craft
Are your kids Frozen obsessed? Mine are! Even more so since we went to the Frozen Summer Fun events at Hollywood Studios in Disney World. After going to the Frozen sing-a-long (it is awesome!) the kids wanted to play Frozen all day long. We came up with this simple Olaf {inspired} paper plate puppet craft to keep the pretend play going! How to Make an Olaf Puppet: white paper plate markers popsicle stick glue Olaf Puppet Free … [Read more...]
The Best Camping Activities for Kids
Going camping with kids is a classic childhood activity. We had taken my older two camping, but my younger daughter had never been so it has been on our family to do list for a while. When KOA asked if we wanted to try out one of their Kampgrounds this summer we jumped at the chance. It was a ton of fun discovering “What is behind the yellow sign” and we came up with a list of must-do camping activities for kids! We stayed at the Naples/Marco … [Read more...]
Sidewalk Chalk Paint Tape Resist Art
If you are a regular reader then you know that we love to play and learn with sidewalk chalk. The kids spend love to paint with sidewalk chalk in the shade on lazy summer afternoons and this week we tried something brand new--sidewalk chalk paint tape resist art! It is a super simple activity that turned out to be so cool! You really only need a couple things for this activity which makes it perfect for a busy day. How to Make Sidewalk Chalk … [Read more...]
Sun Melted Crayon Art {Inspired by 101 Kids Activities}
Summer is here! The kids are done with school and we are ready for some lazier days and playing out in the sunshine. Holly Homer and Rachel Miller from Kids Activities Blog sent us their new book, 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!, (affiliate link) and we have been having so much fun trying out their activities! One of our favorites so far has been their Solar Oven Crayon Art! Sun Melted Crayon Art: old broken crayons … [Read more...]
Easy, Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts
Father's Day is Sunday, but don't fret if you don't have a gift idea yet! I've scoured the web for easy, last-minute Father's Day gifts that kids can make and found so many cool ideas! Last Minute Homemade Father's Day Gifts: Paint your kids' hand prints on a T shirt for a cute homemade gift and keepsake from Coffee Cups and Crayons. Make a gorgeous bottle cap bird house using materials you may already have like Kids Stuff World. Create a … [Read more...]
DIY Father’s Day Handprint Shirt
My husband loves to get homemade gifts from the kids for Father's Day so I am always on the lookout for easy ideas. When my oldest was just a couple months old I found a Father's Day handprint shirt kit at the grocery store and we've made a bunch of them over the years! Father's Day Handprint Shirt Cotton T shirt Fabric paint Fabric markers Paintbrush or sponge stamps wax paper or newspaper Prep your shirt by washing and … [Read more...]
Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk
Do you know how to make your own sidewalk chalk? It's easier than you think! We have made sidewalk chalk many times before and now we have come up with a glow in the dark sidewalk chalk recipe. It may be the most fun yet! How to Make Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk (affiliate links included for your convenience) 1 cup of Plaster of Paris 1/2 cup of water 3 tablespoons bright green food coloring gel or a couple drops of liquid … [Read more...]
