We’re constantly looking for new takes on classic science experiments around here. And this one came about as a little bit of an accident. I had put out a play tray of kitchen supplies like dish soap, baking soda, corn starch, water, food coloring, etc. for my daughter Turns out that when you mix dish…
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Slime Drawings
Do your kids love to draw? Yes? I have a project for you! Not so much? I have a project for you! Put a new spin on an old favorite by adding a slimy canvas to make your next kid’s drawing session. The added bit of stretchy fun in Slime Drawings will inspire your kiddos…
Shark Tank Sensory Play for Shark Week
Summer is here… and that means one thing: the countdown to Shark Week is on! My kids are fascinated by all things ocean, especially sharks. To capture their imagination, we created our own portable shark tank – or “squishy shark” as my 2 year old calls it. You can make this simple sensory play bag…
Five Minute Crafts – Play Dough Petroglyphs
How do you like to remember things you do and see when traveling with the family? I know some families like to journal. Sharing pictures on social media is a great way, too. We also like to reinforce some of the cool things we’ve learned by doing activities after we get home. Like recreating petroglyphs…
Pi Day Pie Playdough
Happy Pi Day everyone!! Let’s have a little fun and a little pie this March 14th with this silly and educational Pi Day Pie Playdough. It smells yummy and it can help you teach the kids about geometry. This post contains affiliate links. Pi Day Playdough You need a few things to make this…
Top Post of 2015
It’s been a busy year… Thank you to everyone who reads Left Brain Craft Brain for helping me have so much fun! I like to reflect on the past and see what people liked and what I need to do more of. At the top of the stack of hands-on projects was a literally hands-on…
Star Wars BB-8 Inspired Play Dough
The Force is back. And it’s ready for a fight! Star Wars fever has definitely been building up in our house in anticipation of The Force Awakens. So I pulled together a few droid parts for my little Darth and laid out this BB-8 Play Dough Invitation to Play. This post contains affiliate links. Star Wars…
Slime Balls Holiday Gifts for Kids
When the holidays come around, I’m always looking for ideas for gifts that my daughter can make for her friends. This year, she’s giving slime. Slime Balls to be exact. These fillable ornaments can be filled with the most gorgeously glittery slime, ready for some fun holiday play. This post contains affiliate links. Slime =…
Pumpkin Pie Spice Play Dough
I whipped up a batch of yummy smelling Pumpkin Pie Spice Play Dough the other day for some fun, sensory play. Here’s the super easy recipe! Try adding fall elements like acorns, leaves and pine cones for festive play. Pumpkin Pie Spice Play Dough Recipe 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup salt 1 T. cream…
Sensing STEAM: 30+ Awesome Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Activities for Kids
This is the mega monster of STEAM posts. It’s a list of some of the coolest science, technology, engineering, art and math projects from some of the most creative bloggers out there. Plus, all of the projects help feed the senses while kids play and learn. Get ready to have some fun! SEE STEAM Activities…