MATERIALS: Any recycled material with words printed on it (magazines, newspapers, cereal boxes, toy packaging), glue, two pieces of paper or cardboard to glue your letters and words to. TIME FRAME: 45 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Collect all of your materials and think about what you would like to…
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MATERIALS: Three one-liter plastic bottles (soda bottles will work perfectly) with their caps on, three smaller plastic bottles, potting soil, natural materials (wood chips, fallen leaves, small sticks, etc.), string, grass (or any other quick growing) seeds, an exact-o-knife or box cutter (be careful!), a piece of cardboard, duct tape…
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If you live outside of a metropolitan area, all you have to do to see the effects of erosion on the land is take a walk or a short drive after a heavy rainstorm. However, not everyone has that luxury, so creating your own experiment is the next best thing! PLaying…
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Making paper beads using old magazines is a fun, creative, and environmentally friendly activity to do when you have a little bit of time to spend around the table together. Whether it’s windy, rainy, or snowy outside, these colorful little beads will brighten your day while you make them and…
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Uncover the mystery around quicksand with this fun and easy activity! Who knows, maybe the knowledge will come in handy in real life one day? MATERIALS: 1 box of corn starch, 2 cups of water, newspaper (or a tablecloth that can get dirty), a large bowl, a small plastic animal…
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This simple water filter activity can be used for a variety of teaching experiences and allows kids to get their hands in the dirt 🙂 MATERIALS: A 2-liter bottle, sand (fine grain and large grain), gravel, cotton batting, a coffee filter or an old sock, scissors or a utility knife, a…
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Where does a compass find it’s magic? Science! This simple activity not only gives a glimpse into the natural world, but it’s also a useful tool that everyone would benefit from knowing how to make! MATERIALS: A bowl, water, a needle, a piece of buoyant material (craft foam, a small…
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Every kids loves play dough, don’t they? What better way, then, to spend a bit of time ditching the plastic, dyes, and added ingredients than by making your own with the kid(s) in your life? MATERIALS: A large bowl 2 cups flour 2 cups warm water 1 cup salt 2 Tablespoons…