I have a bit of a thing for learning with food. There’s something about feeding your brain -and- your appetite at the same time that seems to make learning a lot more fun. And make it stick, too. And I have a bit of a thing for pudding, too :) So today’s project is Layers of…
holidays
Earth Toast: A Tasty Global Warming Lesson for Kids
Earth Toast is a fun approach to a very serious topic. Global Warming. Help your kids understand what is happening to the earth and what we can do about it while you chat over a piece of toast. It’s bread globally warmed, so to speak :) This post contains affiliate links. Global Warming Lesson Global…
Valentine STEM: Light-Up Circuit Valentines
Did you know that you can paint on an electrical circuit? Neither did I until I stumbled across some electric paint a few months ago. And it’s as easy to use as glitter glue. Really. Ever since I found it, I’ve been dreaming up projects, projects like these Light-Up Circuit Valentines. They’re conversation hearts with their…
25 Lovely Valentine Process Art Projects for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air… love for art, that is! And it’s time for Valentine projects! We love open-ended, you never know what will turn out, kind of art around here. So here are 25 Valentine Process Art Projects for the kiddos. I’m going to use a bit of a loose definition of process art here. Typically…
How to Make These Super Easy Gummy Bear Filled Heart Cookies
Baking… It’s like you give a little piece of your heart when you make someone homemade cookies, right? With these adorable (and easy to make) Gummy Beart Filled Heart Cookies, your love really shows! They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any day you’re baking for someone you love. How to Make These Super Easy…
How to Make a Snow Fairy Doll
When I was little, I thought that every snowflake that fell in snowy Ohio was a fairy. Unfortunately, you never got to actually meet them because they would melt once they realized you saw them. I’m not totally sure I believe in fairies anymore, but I still believe that snow is magical. And I still…
Christmas Tree STEM Activities
The other day I realized I had been on a bit of a Christmas tree binge. Every other project we did around here had a Christmas tree in it. Hmm… What does that say? I was a pine tree in a previous life? Nah, I just think they’re pretty and they smell nice :) Anyway,…
Snowy Orange Crinkle Cookies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. All opinions are my own. #BrighTENtheSeason I’m dreaming of Christmas cookies. Big time. Is it time to start baking yet? I decided this year that I want to change up my repertoire a little bit and add some new…
Christmas Science: How to Make Grinch Bath Bombs
“Then he got an idea! An awful idea! The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea!” He decided to take a bath to warm his heart :) Not really, but if he saw these gorgeously green, marshmallowy scented bath bombs. I don’t think he would hate Christmas so much! Enjoy the Christmas holidays with these Grinch Bath…
Christmas STEM: Light Up Holiday Gift Tags
Don’t you love how everything seems to light up at the holidays? Christmas trees. People’s houses. Menorahs. This year I wanted our presents to light up as well so I put together these cute holiday gift tags just waiting for a touch of brightness. You and the kids can light up Rudolph’s nose, the star…