40 Cool top crafts for kids ages 5 9
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Tin Lanterns
I always find these lanterns the children make especially charming in the autumn, though I'm not sure why. It probably has something to do with...
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Lego Puzzle Cards
For my six-year-old, the best toy is a brand-new LEGO set to build. He loves to carefully follow the instructions, which is why I was...
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Geometric Mobiles (Himmelis)
This stunning project is also surprisingly simple to make. Himmelis are geometric mobiles that are used as Finnish Christmas decorations. Traditionally they are made...
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Bubble Wands
It's Bubble season! Bubble wands aren't hard to come by, but it's so fun to make your own!
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What Soda Does to Teeth
Why is soda bad for your teeth? My kids keep asking why they can't have more soda. The tooth fairy was kind enough...
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Rainbow Density Cylinder
This liquid density demonstration will impress and educate children who think of liquids as "all the same." Let young kids play with jars of colored...
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Salt Volcano
We know that oil and water doesn't mix...but what happens when you add salt? Let's play with science and find out!
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Glittery Volcano
This project is part science experiment, part sensory fun! The volcanic reaction of vinegar and baking soda, with some glitter for extra sparkle, exploding over...
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How Strong is Paper?
We have an engineer in our family... she's always playing with pulleys and levers and constructing things. This time we were playing with compression...
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Discovering Sound Matters
We have lots of favorite experiments and demonstrations that we love to play with... and this is absolutely one of them! Who knew that...
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Easy Stitch Cards
These easy to make stitch cards are perfect for keeping little hands busy. They are the perfect way to beat the "I'm bored" blues!...
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Magnet Magic Challenge
To kids, magnets are almost like magic! And they're a great source of (mostly) quiet games and exploration. We took our magnetic bingo wands and...
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Word Game Magnets
Finding ways to bring literacy into our home in a fun, no pressure way is something I am constantly searching for. These magnets were the...
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Making Rain
What does it take for rain to fall? Is it possible that we can create the conditions for rain ourselves? Let's find out!
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Tissue Paper Night-Lights
Create a design-it-yourself night-light using everyday materials and a spark of creativity.
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