Making your own ice cream is so much fun for kids! Last year we made ice cream in a bag and it was a huge hit. This year we tried something new and made ice cream in a coffee can! Ice Cream in a Coffee Can: 1 small clean coffee can 1 large clean coffee can (ours held 3x the amount of the small one) 1 cup of milk 1 cup of half and half 1/2 cup of sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/3- 1 1/2 cups of ice cream salt crushed ice duct … [Read more...]
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Potato Print Octopus Craft
My kids love taking print art and turning it into fun creations. That is just what we did for this potato print octopus craft. The possibilities are endless it seems for taking print art and turning it into something. With the hot weather outside, all things ocean animals have been on our minds. So making a fun octopus craft one afternoon with the kids seemed like the thing to do. We could not wait to add our ocean animal craft to the art wall … [Read more...]
Color Matching Fine Motor Busy Bag
Kids love busy bags. They can be created to meet a child's interests while boosting learning and fine motor skills. This Color Matching Fine Motor Busy Bag is a fun way to play and build skills this summer. We created a fish and ocean themed busy bag in preparation for our summer plans of visiting the beach with family. Kids can use this busy bag activity to match colors and improve fine motor strength. It would even be a great travel activity … [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 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...]
Fun Watermelon Activities
Is there anything more summery than fun watermelon activities? We are watermelon obsessed at our house so I have been on the lookout for watermelon themed ideas. And have found some really cool ones! These are sure to please any watermelon loving kid. Here are some of our favorite watermelon crafts and activities for kids. I love how many of them are so simple to set up--summer should be simple and fun! Fun Watermelon Activities Watermelon Ice … [Read more...]
Sight Word Games to Play Outdoors
The snow has melted (well, for those of you that had snow anyway) and the sun is shining! It's time to head outdoors and move and learn. I found lots of fun sight word games that are perfect to play outside--a great way to get some fresh air and learn at the same time! Sight Word Games to Play Outside Sight Word Soccer Kids can dribble and shoot as they practice sight words. Sight Word Rescue Climb around and save the sight words! … [Read more...]
Watermelon Slime Recipe for Kids
Slime is such a fun sensory experience for kids. My kids have been especially loving scented slime lately so we decided to make a scented watermelon slime recipe! This slime recipe is perfect for summer or anytime you need a summertime pick me up! Watermelon Scented Slime Recipe 2 bottles of clear school glue 1 cup of liquid starch pink liquid watercolors watermelon Jell-O mix green pom poms (optional) bucket or bowl … [Read more...]