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  • Earth Day Activity With Cotton Discs

    Making tiny copies of planet Earth from cotton discs. Please Subscribe so you don't miss our next video!

  • Easy Craft for Preschoolers

    Easy to make craft for a fun outdoor play. For this craft you need paper caps, balloons and ping pong balls. The only thing to be aware of is to use cheap balloons without a white powder inside them, otherwise they slip of

  • Earth Day Kids Activity with Spinning Planets

    Today is one of the most important days on the calendar - World Earth Day! To celebrate, we have a simple, fun, and educational kids activity to share. I hope this crafted toy would encourage children to think about our blue planet and inspire them to take care of it. World Earth Day is celebrate...

  • Dragon Illusion Tutorial

    Unleash the magic of the Dragon Illusion with our easy-to-follow tutorial! Perfect for Chinese New Year celebrations, this craft is not just an activity but an experience. Step by step, we guide you through the mystical process of creating your own Dragon Illusion, making it a breeze for crafters...

  • Does an Orange Float or Sink?

    Have you ever wondered if an orange would float or sink? It turns out that this is a question that many people ask, and the answer may surprise you. It turns out that not all materials float on water! How does density come into play? Density is a measure of how tightly atoms are packed in a given...

  • DIY Fun Magnet Fishing Game For Kids

    This is, perhaps, the simplest and the funniest magnet fishing game with paperclips! I taped a magnet to a pipe cleaner and attached it to the front of a cap with a clothespin. After that, boys were ready to catch colourful paperclips fishes.

  • DIY Wind Spinner

    Best Wind Spinner you can make! If you're looking for a DIY project this weekend, you've come to the right place! We are going to show you how to turn a recycled plastic bottle into a wind spinner! You can use any size of bottle you like, but I found that 2-litre bottles work really well. This wi...

  • DIY T-Shirt Printing

    Have you ever wanted to wear your super-cool drawings for everyone to see? Well, now you can be your very own fashion designer! Here we show you how you can transfer your drawing onto a t-shirt. Then you can wear your designs to show your friends or give them as a gift to your family or someone s...

  • DIY Toy for Teaching Emotions to Preschoolers

    This little creation is perfect for those who find themselves on a rollercoaster of emotions. It is a cute and easy way to help children learn about emotions!
    I wanted to create a resource for teaching emotions to preschoolers, so I researched what materials teachers could use to show how people ...

  • DIY Talking Can

    Easy to make quacking can with a wet string! I have made one with a plastic cup too, but it is too flimsy for children to play with

  • DIY Simple Toothpicks Activity for Kids

    Do you need a fun project to do with your kids? This quick DIY toothpick activity for kids is perfect. Sneak some learning into the day with a simple activity for kids. This fun idea is sure to keep your little one entertained for hours.

  • DIY Simple Number Game With Paper Plates

    This is an easy-to-make game that gives parents a chance to come up with their own variation that suits their child best. I made 2 plates. The first one was meant for Max with a challenge to make a marble to go thru every number in the correct order. The second one was for Alex where he started w...

  • DIY Simple Mesmerizing Toy For Kids

    When people ask me about how we live at home without a TV, I reply that there are plenty of other mesmerizing things to look at. Here is a good example of that. We used a balloon, marble, rubberband and a glass to quickly make this toy

  • DIY Scratch Art For Kids

    Alex coloured paper with oil pastels and covered it with black paint mixed with a bit of dish soap for this DIY project. He had fun scratching his colourful drawings all over the page using a wooden skewer. I cannot describe how surprised was Max to see a wooden pen that can colour different colours

  • DIY Rocket Ship Toy for Kids

    Kids love coming up with their own games. But sometimes, they just need a little help to get the ball rolling. My children are in love with all things space. So I wanted to come up with something space-related that would be easy and quick to make. It is how this simple space DIY toy came to life....

  • DIY Rain Stick for Babies and Toddlers

    I have been asked a lot about activities for babies. Here is one for you from when Max was a bit younger. A rainstick in a plastic bottle appeals to all ages (including adults). The sound is very calming and it's mesmerizing to watch the grains trickle down. I dropped wooden toothpicks into the e...

  • DIY Rainbow Activity for Children

    Easy to make, but it gets kids excited. How does the rainbow get its colours? You would need to draw rainy clouds on one piece of paper and a rainbow and the sun on the other one. If like me, you are not great at drawing, just print those two pages, you can download them from my website http://ea...

  • DIY Plastic Bottle Toy for Children

    Simple DIY Plastic Bottle Toy for kids. This is a fun project for kids and adults alike and is a great way to teach everyone about cools ways to recycle while staying entertained! You can make the DIY toy from a plastic bottle for a few pennies!

  • DIY Plastic Bottle Non Stop Heron's Fountain

    DIY Plastic Bottle Non Stop Heron's Fountain

  • DIY Paper Plate Infinity Loop Toy for Kids

    I've made a few of these homemade toys for my children, and they've been a huge hit. The boys absolutely love them. This DIY paper plate loop is quick, easy, and a great project to take on. All you need are a few supplies and a few minutes.

  • DIY Paper AntiStress Transformer

    DIY Paper AntiStress Transformer

  • DIY Marble Run on the Wall

    Let's teach Maths with this homemade marble run! It doesn't matter where you live or what your style is, you can make a marble run on the wall. And it's not hard to get started! All you need is a few supplies and some creativity. This post will show you how to make a DIY marble run on the wall th...

  • DIY Kiss Valentine Card

    Handmade DIY Kiss Valentine Card | Origami Pop Up Card. Make this lovely valentine card with pop-up kissing lips! This unique valentine card looks great, but it will test your origami skills. Are you up for the challenge?

  • DIY Kids Game With Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Box

    I love Ferrero Rocher empty boxes, perhaps, even more than chocolates. We use them a lot as trays and for different mess-free activities. Here is a quick tutorial for a homemade toy. I used different colours marble for challenges I plan to introduce later. Something like "place a white marble in ...