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How to Make a Cardboard Box Marble Labyrinth Game
October 14, 2015
Engineering Activity for Kids - Build a Cardboard Box Marble Labyrinth! Oh my goodness. You have to try this project! This cardboard box marble labyrinth game is simple to put…
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Make a LEGO Mechanical Puzzle
August 24, 2015
Here's a simple LEGO® challenge that is fun to build and play - build a three piece mechanical puzzle and figure out how to put it together! We saw this…
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Five Engineering Challenges with KEVA Planks
August 10, 2015
Here are five fun engineering challenges for kids to do with KEVA planks! If you're not familiar with KEVA planks (the brand is Mind Ware), they are small wooden building…
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Salt Vibrations: Sounds You Can SEE!
July 10, 2015
It's easy enough to tell kids that sounds are caused by vibrations, but that can be a tough concept for them to really grasp! Here are two simple demonstrations that…
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More LEGO Minions to Build!
June 28, 2015
We are back with more LEGO® minions to build! And these are some dressed up minions! If you missed our original LEGO minions post, you might want to start there.…
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Four Awesome Tricks to Do with a Penny
June 26, 2015
For the final day of our Craft Closet Boredom Busters series, here are four fun tricks to do with a penny and just a few other household supplies. One is…
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Star Wars Perler Beads Patterns
June 18, 2015
Last year was the summer of the Rainbow Loom. This year, it has been Perler beads! Well, at our house anyway. They're not any kind of fad that I know…
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25 Awesome Projects for Tween and Teen Boys (Ages 10 and Up)
May 21, 2015
Need craft or project ideas for older boys? My 11 year old (almost 12) helped me choose this collection of projects, so these are things that are "boy approved." When…
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How to Make a Guitar Pick Necklace
May 20, 2015
How to Make a Guitar Pick Necklace This simple project was all Aidan's idea, and it turned out great! We bought some leather cord on clearance at Hobby Lobby once…
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How to Make a Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter out of Office Supplies
May 10, 2015
Here is a fun Star Wars craft for kids that you probably have all the materials for. Make an X-Wing Starfighter out of office supplies! Aidan and I saw this…
