1. Monster Slime!

    Ok, so this idea is ALL OVER the internet and so this post is far from original, but if you haven't tried making slime yet, you really should!  It is…

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  2. Pipe Cleaner Ninjas

    The boys and I had SO MUCH FUN making ninjas out of pipe cleaners and beads this weekend!  (Yes, it was Easter, but they didn't want to decorate eggs!) I…

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  3. Make an Upcycled Xylophone Wind Chime

    We have had a broken toddler toy xylophone at our house for several years.  I've never thrown it away because it still worked, but it had some sharp broken plastic…

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  4. How to Make a Mold of Animal Tracks with Plaster of Paris

    One of my boys' favorite things to learn about is animals!  Our science book (Exploring Creation with Zoology Vol. 3 from Apologia - Amazon Affiliate link) does a great job…

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  5. 10 Ways for Kids to Burn off Energy (Without Tearing Down the House!)

    With four boys, our house has a lot of noise and a lot of energy!  (If you want a demonstration, just check out the video in this post!)  I would…

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  6. Make Your Own PVC Pipe Swords

    Two summers ago, we got some PVC pipe and various connectors and let the boys build their own PVC sprinklers in the back yard.  Gresham (age 4 at the time)…

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  7. Easter Cards with Marbled Coffee Filter Eggs

    These homemade Easter cards were easy to make, and I'm so happy with the way they turned out!  We made the eggs by dyeing coffee filters with markers. To make…

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  8. Fun Science: What makes disposable diapers absorb water?

    A few months ago, our dog got into a diaper in the trash and ate part of it!  I didn't know that he had gotten into the diaper until I…

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  9. DIY Scratch Art with Crayon and Tempera Paint

    A few weeks ago, we were given a book called "My First Paint Book" from DK publishers (Amazon Affiliate link).  One of the projects was to make scratch art with…

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  10. Build a Moving Target for Nerf Guns

    Over the weekend, my husband had the idea that it would be fun to build a moving target for the boys to use with their Nerf guns.  He was envisioning…

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