Crafts for Kids

Sound waves are invisible to our eyes; unless we find a way to make the sound waves move something that we can see. In this activity, your child will use different noise-making objects to cause sound waves and make sand visibly move.

In this activity, you and your child will build a weather tool — a simple thermometer that can tell you whether it is warmer or cooler than when you last read it.

Your child will observe stars and see how these points of light can be grouped together to form the nighttime pictures or constellations.

The vast ocean that surrounds us provides a great lesson in learning about density. Make a ocean zones jars so that you can clearly see the ocean layers and learn about liquid density in the process.

Astronomers, the scientists who study stars, have divided the night sky into 88 official constellations. A “constellation” is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern when viewed from Earth. Now you can create constellations in your home – while also teaching alphabet skills!

Bridges are as diverse as the people and places they connect. Some bridges are strong enough to support the weight of cars, and some are built just for people and pets to walk across. But what determines a bridge’s strength? Investigate by constructing paper bridges and testing their weight limits with pennies.

Bring the excitement of an amusement park into your home by building a marble roller coaster. The motion of marbles as they roll down ramps is a great way to learn about the pushes and pulls that cause objects to move. In this activity, you’ll create different tracks for a marble as you and your child experiment with the forces of friction and gravity!

Instead of throwing away empty egg cartons, upcycle them into this easy and adorable turtle craft, while discussing sea turtles’ habitats and the importance of recycling.

Turn a couple of paper plates and some paint into a great visualization of how chameleons change colors to match their settings.

Start observing nature with this easy craft, giving earthworms a temporary “hotel” in a dirt-filled container.

Learn about the basics of botany and plant growth by growing an herb garden with your child.

Get outside and have fun with nature, using natural objects (leaves, flowers, or anything else!) as brushes or stamps to paint creative art projects.