Confetti Launcher(Ages 9-16)
There simply is no better way to ring in a new year or celebrate a holiday or a special occasion than with a shower of confetti. Create these confetti launchers to do just that!
Marble Maze(Ages 5-11)
Empty box? Boring. Your own tilt-to-play game? A-maze-ing. Design the straw path, add obstacles, and drop in a marble to play. Then, once you’re a maze-solving expert, just mix up the straws to design a brand-new level. Score!
Kaleidoscope Symmetry(Ages 5-11)
A kaleidoscope is a toy that uses light and mirrors to make pretty patterns with symmetrical designs. Symmetry is when two or more parts of a thing are identical. Think of butterfly wings, matching socks, and spiderwebs —they all have parts that match. In this experiment, with a little help from Ziploc® brand bags, you’ll learn how kaleidoscopes use reflections in a mirror to create symmetry. When you spin the wheel, the pattern you see changes. Why do you think that is? Download the printable template here.
Easy Stitch Cards(Ages 5-11)
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! Low cost, easy to make, and kid friendly!
Mini Foosball(Ages 9-16)
Make your own mini-sized and portable foosball game with easily found materials. Create a whole set of players to complete your team! Once you are ready to go, grab a friend and start the fun!
We love to display artwork in our home, but what to do with our favorites when we're ready to put them away? Make a book for them, of course!
Match and Learn Rolls(Ages 3-11)
This is such a great activity because it uses so few materials and can really be adjusted to fit any age. It's a great Quiet Time activity or for those times when you need to keep the kids busy in the car or out running errands. My kids even enjoyed making these for their younger siblings!
Cardboard Elevator(Ages 9-16)
Explore engineering with this simple cardboard elevator. Then use your imagination to turn it into a parking structure lift, a dollhouse feature, or anything you like!
Feelings Friend(Ages 3-8)
Create a doll that changes expressions to show different feelings!
Monster Automaton(Ages 5-16)
Design and build a little automaton with a big personality. What kind of monster will you make?
10 Fun Ways to Upcycle Holiday Waste
As we wrap up another gift-giving season, we once again find ourselves buried beneath piles of used gift wrap and empty boxes. But what looks like scraps to some, looks like craft supplies to others! From wrapping paper rolls to empty KiwiCo crates, there are endless ways to transform your gifting leftovers into educational games, awesome art projects, and tools for at-home learning. Here are some of our favorites!