With the weather getting colder, your kids are bound to start spending more time inside. Help keep boredom at bay with these fun crafts and science projects that will keep them entertained and curious!
Straw Weaving
If you have a crafter on your hands, then you might want to introduce them to straw weaving. This exciting project is great for kids of all ages and is easier to learn than knitting. They can make bracelets, bookmarks, anything that they can think of to pass the time away!
Rock Candy
Baking and cooking is a great activity to do with your kids when the weather is less than stellar. So get in the kitchen and make a batch of Rock Candy with your kids! This sweet treat is easy to make and is a great way to teach kids about science! Here’s how to get started!
Bead Suncatchers
Do you have extra beads laying around the house not being used? Gather them all and let your kids make beautiful bead suncatchers that they can hang on their windows! For this project, all your kids have to do is arrange inexpensive pony beads in a pattern within a cupcake baking dish. Then melt the beads and viola; you have a beautiful suncatcher!
Heat Sensitive Color Changing Slime
You can never go wrong with slime. Kids love slime, so this craft/experiment is bound to be a hit. The best part about this project is that it has a bit of science behind it as well! All you need is a few ingredients and some time and you’ll be making color changing slime in no time! Get the instructions here.
Finger Knitting
If Straw Weaving didn’t interest your kids, than try showing them how to finger knit! No tools are required, making this simple enough for children to do. The best part about this craft is that your children can use what they make as a headband or scarf for themselves or their dolls, just give them yarn and let them go! Get the tutorial here.
Rainbow Snow
If you are looking for a fun science project to do with your kids, consider checking out Rainbow Snow! This experiment will have you create a fake fluffy snowstorm in a variety of colors. It’s fun, it’s educational, and it’s bound to entertain your kids!
Kool-Aid Candy Dots
Kids always love it when they can experiment in the kitchen. The love it even more when their fun experiment turns into a sweet treat! Grab some Kool-Aid packets, wax paper, powdered sugar, and an egg white and get baking! This recipe will be such a hit that you’ll be making it all the time!
Magnetic Slime
Yes, that’s right! Here is another slime craft/experiment that your kids will love! This takes slime to a whole new level while exploring the science behind magnets! Get the instructions here!
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