Magic Drink Potion

Mrs. happy homemaker has a magic drink potion using sprite and kool aid ice cubes. As the potion melts the drink changes colors and flavors.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2011/10/magic-potion.html

Mess Free Finger Paint

Feeling lovesome has a terrific idea for mess free finger paint. Simply place it in a see through ziploc bag, instead of on a plate. Kids will still be able to feel the texture and blend the paints without the mess.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://feelinglovesome.blogspot.com/2012/01/fun-with-paint.html

Ice Fishing

Disney's family fun has instructions for how to pick up an ice cube with a string demonstrating the effect of salt on ice. All you need is a glass of water, an ice cube, salt and string.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-type/educational-craft-activities/science-projects/life-an-ice-cube-with-string-829549/

Mini Bubbles Bubble Blower

Bhoom play has a very unique idea for creating a bubble blower.

Instructions:
- Cut off the top of a plastic bottle.
- Cut several straws into 1.5 inch pieces. Cutting enough pieces to fill the width of the mouth of the bottle.
- Bind together the straws with a rubber band and stuff them into the top of the bottle, ensuring each straw is aligned.

Although not listed, consider taping the bottom (cut edge) of the bottle for safety.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the visuals here (instructions are in Thai):
http://bhoomplay.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/bubbles_blower/

How to Make a Paintbrush

Teach preschool has a cute idea for how preschoolers can make their own paint brushes using construction paper as the base and yarn, bubble wrap, feathers and pipe cleaners for the brushes and tape to bind it all together.

Good for age 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.teachpreschool.org/2010/07/handmade-paint-brushes-for-preschool/

Explosion Science Experiment

 
Home school journal berg blog has a nifty science experiment demonstrating how to make a ziploc bag pop using baking soda and vinegar to create a chemical reaction.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://homeschooljournal-bergblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-fun-43-fizzy-explosion-bags.html

Fun at home with kids uses liquid watercolors and makes an explosion for each color.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.funathomewithkids.com/2014/08/how-to-get-best-baking-soda-and-vinegar.html

Toothfairy Origami Money Heart

Instructables hosts a tutorial for how to create a folded heart out of paper money that houses a quarter inside. Another cute way to fold tooth fairy money.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Dollar-Bill-Oragami-Heart/step8/The-Quarter-Trick/