Crafts for Kids

Rice is a staple part of the diet in many different countries around the world and there are countless ways that each culture prepares their traditional version. In this activity, we will focus on 4 different ways to make rice from 4 different cultures. Use this activity to open up a discussion with your child about what similarities and differences exist with each dish.

When we think of Noodle Soup in the US, we often think of Chicken Noodle soup but there are many different ways to prepare a noodle soup. In this activity, we explore the ways noodle soup is eaten in different regions of the world. This activity should open up a discussion about the similarities and differences of the recipes which all have the common vein of being a noodle soup!

Plants in the wilderness need light, water, and soil to grow. You and your child can create a self-sufficient terrarium in your home. A terrarium is a micro-environment: moisture evaporates, then condensates and falls back down (just like rain) in an enclosed glass container. Bring the great outdoors inside!

Detectives often look for clues, like footprints, to help them solve a case. Using the sole of a shoe as the “stamp” and the paint as the “ink,” create a trail of footprints to examine together.

Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy. Galaxies are made up of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their systems. In certain locations, you can see the sparkling Milky Way — a faint band of light running through the night sky. Explore the wonders that make up our galaxy by recreating its beauty in a bottle.

Just like Nature Cat, you and your child can become Backyard Explorers Extraordinaire! In this activity, create a woodland creature — like Daisy the Bunny — out of a material easily found in nature: a pine cone.

When sunlight interacts with our bodies, it warms us. When sunlight interacts with light-sensitive paper, it changes the color of the exposed paper and leaves a silhouette (like a shadow) of any object placed on top of the paper. In this activity, observe the sun’s energy while also experiencing nature and making art!

The sun is the center of the Earth’s solar system, giving light to the planets as they orbit around it. As Jet and his friends will tell you, getting to know the solar system is key to learning more about our universe. Help your child learn about our place in space with this salty art project.

As Mindy learns in Ready Jet Go, the moon’s shape changes in a recurring pattern — or cycle. Learn more about why the moon changes shapes from Dr. Amy Mainzer. Explore this cycle (and around your neck!) by making a necklace that illustrates the phases of the moon.

From their many gadgets to each department’s logos, The Odd Squad frequently finds and uses 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) shapes to help solve their investigations. In this activity, your child will fold and glue paper to build 3D shapes while learning math vocabulary.

Secret messages and codes have been used throughout history — and by the Odd Squad — to keep messages private. They’re even used to figure out each agent’s special badge number. In this activity, your spy kids can practice math, spelling, and writing skills while creating a secret message for a loved one!

Some animals, like birds, build and inhabit amazingly durable nests from readily available materials in their environments. In this activity, build a one-of-a-kind nest. . . and then snack on it afterward!