Get Ready for School: Make a Schultüte!
In Germany, parents make Schultütes for their children on their first day of school. To celebrate your child's first day of kindergarten, why not help him make his very own personalized, treat-filled Schultüte?
Make a ME Timeline
Help your child create a "Me Timeline," a unique poster that works on key math and early social studies skills-- putting events in order.
Paint with Food!
Here's one time when "playing with your food" is not only acceptable -- it's science, history, and art!
Make a Cyber Bracelet
Your pre-teen can start a trend with unique cyber jewelry! She'll learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!
Make a Papier-Mâché Mask
Masks have so many uses: as props in dramatic productions, as decorative objects, or simply as entertainment for a long school break. This papier-mache mask is the perfect project for your budding artist.
Craft Fizzing Bath Soaps
When baking soda is mixed with citric acid, a bubbling reaction takes place. Help your child experiment with mixing some acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!
Play Pizza Toss!
It's easy-as-pie to be a master Italian chef with this target practice game played with a pizza board constructed out of felt and Velcro bean bag "toppings." This project utilizes your child's motor skills and coordination.
Make Your Own Edible Play Dough
This project is a great way to give toddlers the freedom to enjoy an educational and developmentally stimulating activity, without having to worry about what will happen if they eat the materials!
Make Your Own Hula Hoop!
A handmade hula hoop costs about the same as a store-bought hoop, but it's durable enough to last for years.
Create Your Own Crushed Can Artwork
Inspired by Charles Kaufman's crushed can art, this activity lets kids make their own unique works of art using, you guessed it, crushed cans and paint!
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