Bring homemade cards to a local nursing home.
Light-Up Valentine(Ages 9-16)
This card is sure to be the highLIGHT of your Valentine's day! Conductive paint makes this an easy, but impressive, circuitry project.
Learn to care for a plant.
Eggheads(Ages 3-11)
These little eggheads are an adorable project! Just plant the grass seeds and watch the hair grow. You can even use these eggheads as seed-starter pots because they are biodegradable and full of calcium for your plants!
Plant Light Maze(Ages 9-16)
Have you ever noticed how plants grow toward the light? Build this simple light maze, and watch the plant grow around the obstacles to reach the light! Try experimenting with different mazes and see how the plant reacts. Can your plant complete its maze?
Raise money for a cause with a lemonade, hot cocoa, or maker stand.
Hot Cocoa Spoons(Ages 5-16)
Chocolate is a household staple in our home, particularly during the holiday season. As a special treat for my family, I decided to create hot cocoa spoons as a special treat. There are so many different ways to customize them, so every gift is unique!
Marshmallow Pops(Ages 5-16)
For this Valentine’s Day, make your chocolate treats extra special with these DIY marshmallow pops. Family and friends are sure to appreciate the extra effort put into these cute and sweet creations.
Pressed Flower Ornaments(Ages 5-16)
Pressing leaves and flowers is a favorite hobby of mine and now that the fall is nearly here, I've started my own fall-inspired nature collection. Once the leaves started changing colors, I've been gathering flowers and leaves during my strolls to get coffee or while walking my dog! I used my collection to create beautiful pressed flower ornaments, which would also double to make great gift tags. If you have some leaves or flowers you want to preserve, let me show you how!
Join a creative community that gives back.
This will not only help your kids zoom out of their social circles but also, hold your family accountable for that kindness habit. We were introduced to e-NABLE by one of our awesome Tinker Crate kids, but there are tons of other groups out there eagerly awaiting volunteers.
4 Creative Ways to Practice Kindness with Kids
How can you raise kinder kids? One of a couple recommendations from Harvard’s Making Caring Common project is daily repetition. Just like math homework or writing an essay, kindness takes practice. Whether it’s being kind to a neighbor or sharing a toy with a sibling, there are many ways to integrate kindness into your day-to-day. We’re sharing some ideas to spark your own creativity and make practicing kindness fun for everyone!