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Make a Rainstick - Musical Instrument Craft
April 13, 2026
Make your own rainstick craft! This mailing tube rainstick is easy to make, and the sound is so satisfying. A rainstick makes a great musical instrument! Or make one as…
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Plant a Garden for Imaginative Play
February 24, 2026
Plant a garden in a tub for the perfect place to play pretend! This is a fabulous activity for spring, or any time of the year. Real plants and dirt…
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Awesome DIY Roads, Ramps and Garages for Toy Cars
February 13, 2025
Build your own roads, ramps, and garages for toy cars! These projects will show you how to turn cardboard boxes and other simple craft supplies into awesome homemade toys. If…
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Paper Plate Marble Track
May 31, 2024
Build your own paper plate marble roller coaster with supplies from around the house! Here's an engineering challenge for kids that is SOOO much fun to build and play with.…
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How to Make a Pool Noodle Rocket Flinger
June 7, 2023
Pool Noodle Rocket Flingers - Turn a pool noodle into a fun DIY toy! One night, the boys found a fun flinger toy at the park. I wouldn't let them…
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Popsicle Stick Flag Craft
June 24, 2022
Here's a fun 4th of July craft for kids! Grab some popsicle sticks and make adorable flags. Add ribbon to your completed flags, and you'll be able to hang them…
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Build a Marble Run with Straws
February 15, 2022
If you're looking for a fun engineering challenge for kids, this marble run is just the thing! At our house, it seems like we are always experimenting with marble runs.…
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Make a Pool Noodle Lightsaber
July 26, 2020
Make some pool noodle lightsabers! This project is very easy to do, and your little Jedis will be so happy. These pool noodle lightsabers are perfect for lightsaber duels because…
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Code Activity for Kids: Printable Spy Decoder Wheel
June 1, 2020
Make your own printable spy decoder wheel! In just a few steps, you'll be sending and receiving coded messages with the help of this clever device. The fun part about…
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Salt Dough Snake Craft
May 3, 2020
Here's a fun snake craft that kids of all ages will enjoy! Make snakes from salt dough, and then paint them. Kids can pattern them after real snakes, or they…
