We all spill, especially with a house full of little kids. How many times have we used paper towels to clean up a mess? This experiment shows how water is absorbed by paper towels and the kids love watching the … Continue reading
Walking Water Activity
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June 14th, 2013Want to win a FREE Green Kid Crafts Discovery Box? Nominate us for Red Tricycle’s Best Subscription Box Service Award: 1. Go to Most Awesome Baby & Kids Essentials 2. Choose the Web Category then Best Subscription Box Services and … Continue reading
Scavenger Hunt Fun!
June 14th, 2013Looking for a fun summer adventure to go on with the kids? Go on a Scavenger Hunt! Supplies: Bag, kid scissors, magnifying glass, pencil, ziploc bags and camera. Step 1: We started by cutting pictures out of magazines of items … Continue reading
Make a Mini Teepee!
June 12th, 2013Green Kid Crafts subscribers had an awesome treat in their Backyard Science Discovery Boxes this month. They received eco-friendly paint from Natural Earth Paints. Natural Earth Paints, LLC is owned by Leah and her husband, Drew. They create eco-friendly and … Continue reading
I Love You This Much Father’s Day Card
June 10th, 2013Show Dad how much he is loved with this handmade card! Supplies: construction paper, scissors, glue and rub-on letters. Step 1: Trace your child’s hand. You will need two handprints, one for each side of card. Step 2: Have them … Continue reading
Love Coaster – Father’s Day Gift
June 10th, 2013Make your own love coaster for Dad using his favorite colors! Supplies: plaster of Paris, mixing bowl, lid to pickles (or jelly, etc), fun additions like beads, letters, buttons etc Step 1: Mix the plaster according to directions on the … Continue reading
We Love You! Photo – Father’s Day Craft
June 10th, 2013Dad can proudly hang this photo in his office or around the house for a daily reminder of how much he is loved. Supplies: Cute kids, camera, and markers. Step 1: Decide what you want to write on hands for … Continue reading
Hooked On You Candy Jar – Father’s Day Craft
June 8th, 2013Does Dad have a sweet tooth? Then this gift is perfect for him! Create a Hooked On You Candy Jar using his favorite candy. Supplies: Mason jar, gummy worms (peanut m&ms optional – to look like worms are in rocks), … Continue reading
Preschool Water Time
June 6th, 2013Do your kids enjoy playing with water? They’ll love this water activity and learn which items sink or float. Step 1) Kids gather items Step 2) Have kids place items in water to see if they float or sink. My … Continue reading
Fishy Father’s Day Craft
June 5th, 2013Know a Dad that loves fishing, camping or just being outdoors? This Father’s Day craft is perfect for him! Supplies: solid and patterned card stock, glue, scissors, buttons or other decorations. Step 1: Make a template for tracing the fish. … Continue reading
