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Avengers Perler Bead Patterns
July 17, 2015
It has been Perler bead summer at our house! We've made minions and Star Wars characters, and now here are some fun Avengers Perler bead patterns. Captain America Aidan adapted…
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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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How to Make Floam (Foam + Slime)
July 8, 2015
Have you ever played with floam? The first time I saw this bizarre toy was in the 1980's - my brother got some Nickelodeon brand floam somewhere, maybe as a…
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Engineering for Kids: Build a LEGO Water Wheel
July 7, 2015
Here's a fun STEM project for kids that is perfect for warm weather - build a LEGO® water wheel and experiment with fluid dynamics. It was actually not shockingly hot…
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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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Craft Stick Marble Run
June 24, 2015
Engineering for Kids - Build a marble run out of craft sticks! Last year, we showed you three marble projects to build with craft sticks and a cardboard box (maze,…
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Paper Roll Animals
June 22, 2015
Get crafty with paper towel/toilet paper rolls and make some adorable animals! Just add scissors, paint, googly eyes, and hot glue. This is the perfect boredom buster for a rainy…
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25+ Crafts and Activities for Kids Using Everyday Materials
June 22, 2015
Craft Closet Boredom Busters for Kids! A Week Long Blog Series Whether you're looking for an activity for a group of kids, or just something to do at home…
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How to Make a Balloon Yo-Yo
June 21, 2015
This week we're teaming up with several awesome bloggers to bring you a week of Craft Closet Boredom Busters for Kids! What are those, you ask? Basically, we'll be sharing…