Springtime Snowballs!

May 24th, 2013

Who says it can’t snow in the Spring?  Make some Springtime Snowballs and have a blast outdoors.  You can even have a fun snow ball fight with the kids. Supplies: Two boxes of corn starch and one bottle of shaving … Continue reading

Make your own Sun Dial

May 20th, 2013

Today’s activity is a great way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and have fun outdoors.  Have your kids create this sun dial in just three easy steps! Supplies: Paper plate Straw Crayons Push pins Pencil Step 1: Put the … Continue reading

Green Kid Crafts Wins Dr. Toy’s Best Green Products of 2013!

May 16th, 2013

We are so thrilled to add yet another feather to our cap as Steveanne Auerbach, Ph.D./Dr. Toy announces Green Kid Crafts, and our entire Discovery Box subscription program, as a winner of Dr. Toy’s Best Green Products for 2013. Here … Continue reading

Introducing our Summer Survival Collection!

May 15th, 2013

Make this the best summer yet! The Summer Survival Collection delivers an exciting Discovery Box each month to keep kiddos learning while they have fun, explore the outdoors and get creative.  Each month’s box comes with three project kits plus … Continue reading

Pipe Cleaner Fun

May 15th, 2013

Looking for a fun after school craft or rainy day project?  Have some fun with Pipe Cleaners! Supplies: Empty 2 liter bottle Pipe cleaners Scissors Strong magnet Steps: 1.) Cut pipe cleaners into smaller pieces (thirds worked best). 2.) Put … Continue reading

Good Nutrition and Your Children

May 13th, 2013

The Centers for Disease Control reports that more than 12 million children and teens are obese. With alarming statistics like this, it’s no wonder that more and more people want to learn how to teach kids about good nutrition. Poor … Continue reading

Make it Rain!

May 6th, 2013

 Green Kid Craft’s theme for the month of May is weather.  To celebrate we have our May Weather Discovery Box or our Weather Digital Subscription available for our subscribers and their kids. Here’s a fun weather related activity to make … Continue reading

Create your own Compost Pile!

May 2nd, 2013

Sure, you knew that you could recycle plastic bottles, cans and paper but did you know that the Earth has a way of recycling plants, fruits and vegetables? Ask your parents if you can use a plastic trash bin or … Continue reading

Salt Water Experiment

April 29th, 2013

Looking for a fun after school activity to do with the kids?  Create your own Salt Water Experiment! What you’ll need: 2 Glasses or containers Table Salt 2 Eggs 1.) Fill two containers with water.  Add salt (about 10 teaspoons) … Continue reading

Let’s Craft a Greener World Sweepstakes!

April 29th, 2013

We are so excited to have partnered up with Ron and Lisa for the Let’s Craft a Greener World Sweepstakes!  You can have the chance to win a 6 month subscription to Green Kid Crafts (a $139.95 value!) Don’t miss … Continue reading