This DIY Cardboard play shop has everything kids need to play store in a pretend marketplace! Easy to make with a simple cardboard box! Inspire Pretend Play with a DIY Cardboard Play Shop This summer, my kids are all about cardboard crafting! I think this is fantastic! Cardboard makes a fantastic FREE crafting material for all ages! I've made a lot of stuff out … [Read more...] about DIY Cardboard Play Shop
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Iodine and Starches Visual Science Experiment for Kids
Using iodine to identify starch is a fantastic visual science experiment for kids. The kids really enjoyed this simple experiment of using iodine to identify starch. I got to thinking about iodine after writing last week’s water post, because I remembered using iodine tablets to purify water when I went hiking on the Inca trail as a thirteen-year-old. It’s hard to … [Read more...] about Iodine and Starches Visual Science Experiment for Kids
Fun Science: Candy Experiments
Fun candy experiments kids love. A great way to use up leftover candy from Easter, parties, Halloween, and Christmas! Easter typically involves candy. Lots of candy. Too much candy for little stomachs! We got some science experiment mileage out of our Easter candy by seeing what we could do with our candy besides eating it! First, we microwaved jelly beans and … [Read more...] about Fun Science: Candy Experiments
25+ Boy Approved Summer Activity For Kids Ideas
Over 25 boy-approved summer activity for kids ideas selected from some of my favorite blogs. Of course, girls can enjoy all of these activities as well! As the only boy with three sisters, my son sometimes feels (justifiably, at times) that the girls rule the house. I polled my blog friends for their top summer activity for kids ideas that might appeal to 8-12-year-old … [Read more...] about 25+ Boy Approved Summer Activity For Kids Ideas
Felt Shape Sheep Spring Activity for Kids
Get creative with shapes in the spring with this simple felt shape sheep. It makes a great spring craft for kids; it's even baby and toddler safe! Continue the theme with my eraser stamped sheep and these bunny and sheep coloring pages. Our felt board hoop continues to be very popular with my kids. In the spring we put it to use making cute felt shape sheep! This is a … [Read more...] about Felt Shape Sheep Spring Activity for Kids