Soar to New Heights with a Home-Made Kite
In a time when digital entertainment is ever-present, the idea of flying a kite can seem quaint. But the concept of flight is magical at any age. Follow these steps to create your very own kite and then head to your nearest park, field or even parking lot to...
Showcasing IndividualityThrough Self-Portraits
Create a vibrant and expressive self-portrait collage that showcases your individuality and the things that make you uniquely wonderful. Use colors, shapes and images that reflect your personality and interests, and have fun bringing your self-portrait to life!...
Family Fun Valentine’s Day for Everyone
The origin of Valentine’s Day dates back to the days of the Roman Empire, but in 18th century England its popularity grew as an occasion to express love for another through the giving of flowers, sweets and greeting cards. Although today’s commercialized...
Creative STEM Activity
Use your creative problem-solving skills to twist, bend and curve wire to create unique three-dimensional artwork! This maker activity provides an opportunity for kids to have fun while exploring STEAM concepts like malleability, structural integrity, form and...
Groovy Fun: How to Make a Tie-Dye Shirt
If there’s one look that stays in style no matter the decade, it’s tie-dye! Follow these easy steps to make a colorful tie-dye shirt with your kids. Materials you’ll need: Three-gallon bucket Glass jar with a tight-sealing lid Rubber gloves Measuring spoon...
Memorial Day Patriotic Wind Sock
This is a simple craft for kids, and they will have fun using their creativity. Once finished, kids can hang their windsock at home or give it to a family who has lost a Veteran, or a Veteran they know. Items Needed: White string White poster board or...
Gingerbread Wonderland
The countdown to Christmas is on! While you’re decorating your home with twinkling lights and towering trees, we’ve got the recipe for creating the ultimate festive classic — gingerbread houses! Gingerbread houses are an iconic holiday craft, dating back to the 16th...
Thanksgiving Mini Brownies
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ⅛ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon salt Frosting: 3 tablespoons butter, softened 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa...
Halloween Candy Bark
Ingredients 1 pound vanilla candy bark, candy melts or white chocolate Mini pretzel twists Chocolate sandwich cookies with orange filling Candy corn Assorted sprinkles Additional candies of your choice Directions Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a...
Creating A Family Time Capsule
All families will agree, 2020 has changed everything about our day-to-day existence. This is a year to be remembered, and what better way than a time capsule? Suggested items to include: Newspaper or printed articles from internet of pandemic Family photo,...
Shaving Cream Art
Shaving cream art is a wonderful indoor craft for your little ones. It’s very versatile and kids can let their creativity run wild! Making beautiful art pieces doesn’t get much easier. Materials needed: shaving cream • food coloring • card stock • piece of...
How To Make Sidewalk Chalk Paint
1/2 cup Cornstarch 2/3 cup Water Food Coloring Mix together the water and cornstarch, and stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Divide the paint mixture into the wells of a muffin tin or similar painting tray, and add food coloring to achieve the desired...
