This recycled cardboard theater idea from Make It Your Own will keep your kids entertained all day long. One of our favorite inspiration points is children's literature. The wordless story of "Flotsam" sparked the idea for a porthole which our eldest then wanted to extend into a theater. You …
Clay Family Portrait Ornaments
Working with clay allows one to develop and strengthen hand muscles and express creativity in a three dimensional medium. This activity gives the look of a glazed project without the use of a kiln. Wouldn't it make a lovely gift for Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas? Materials Air dry …
Printed Flowers From Recycled Items
This activity builds children's observational skills and gets them re-imagining lids from the recycling bin and other items as printing tools. Materials Watercolour paper Acrylic paint Liquid watercolours Containers for the paint Large lids or similar shallow container …
The Benefits of a Big Home Library for Kids
I am woken up by the most perfect alarm – the sound of pages turning. I have two book-loving boys who wake me in the morning by rushing into the room and hopping onto the chaise lounge in the corner. A tower of books from bedtime reading the night before is handy, or they lug a few more from their …
Solar Print Art for Kids: Make a Handmade Mother’s Day Garland!
Solar Print Art for Kids -- An activity from Make It Your Own that teaches children about the science of light exposure while creating a lasting piece of art for their mothers. Materials Solar print kit (You can find these at educational stores, science centres and online here) Craft …
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Make Math Cool: Learning the Equations Behind Pixar Movies With Khan Academy
Khan Academy recently hooked up with Pixar Animation studies to create a new (and free) animation curriculum set. Kids can see how Disney artists use everyday math concepts they learned in school to create movies. Learn all about it in this video ... I'm so excited to share this with …
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