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LEGO Marble Run
January 8, 2015
Here's a fun LEGO® building challenge - create a marble run! Aidan built this marble run with different types of moving parts. Here's a demonstration: Update: We've added another LEGO…
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Superhero Sock Monkeys
January 1, 2015
How to make Superhero Sock Monkeys Gresham and I have been dying to show you the gifts we made for his brothers this year, but I was afraid to post…
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How to Build Popsicle Stick Bombs
December 3, 2014
Here's another fun thing to do with popsicle sticks - build them into stick bombs! Popsicle stick bombs are quick to make and fun to throw. The boys thought it…
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Simple Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions
November 28, 2014
Popsicle/Craft Stick Chain Reactions - Herringbone and Clever Levers Of all the craft materials we have ever purchased, I have to say that we have gotten the most bang for…
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How to Make a Mailing Tube Ping Pong Ball Shooter
November 19, 2014
Here's a fun homemade toy that can shoot a ping pong ball, and the best part is that this one is safe enough to use inside! Pull back the inner…
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Pipe Cleaner Calculator Addition and Subtraction Tool
November 10, 2014
Here's a simple math manipulative for kids who are learning to add and subtract! Owen is in kindergarten, but he wants to have a math assignment every day just like…
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Changeable Magnetic Marble Run
October 16, 2014
Make your own components for a changeable magnetic marble run! Okay, here we are with yet another marble run, but this one is our favorite one yet! Actually, I'd say…
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Ping Pong Ball Nerf Targets
October 12, 2014
You know what makes a simple and fun Nerf target? An empty plastic bottle and a ping pong ball! Ready, aim, fire! We covered the bottles with duct tape (just…
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Pattern Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
October 9, 2014
Here are some simple pattern activities that are perfect for 4-6 year old's. With each of these activities, I challenged Owen (age 5) to try more difficult patterns by creating…
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PVC Pipe Bow and Arrows
October 1, 2014
All of my boys have been wanting to own a good bow and arrows! We have purchased plastic bow sets with suction cup arrows that have lasted a week or…
