Tie Dye Sun Catchers

Wendolonia has a really easy sun catcher idea using paper towels and water color paints.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://wendolonia.com/blog/2010/01/26/tie-dye-window-decorations/

Dancing Fruit Science Experiment

Mom to two posh little divas has another fun science experiment involving raisins and carbonated soda demonstrating the reaction and density.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/01/dancing-raisins-experiment.html

Felt Ball Bracelet

Lil blue boo demonstrates a really easy method for making felt balls and how to turn them into a bracelet.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lilblueboo.com/2012/02/how-to-make-felt-balls-wet-felting-101.html

Origami Stories

Rachel Katz has a new twist on origami. With each new fold she unfolds a story. She currently has seven origami animals and stories on her site.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://origamiwithrachelkatz.com/stories/stories.asp

Ice Cube Water Experiment

E is for explore has a science experiment showing kids the difference in creating ice cubes using regular tap water and boiled water.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://eisforexplore.blogspot.com/2012/01/crystal-clear-cube-experiment.html

Historical Paper Dolls

Mostly paper dolls has dolls from various time periods throughout history including the one above of Josephine, the Empress of France.

Get the template here:
http://mostlypaperdolls.blogspot.com/2012/01/josephine-empress-of-french-1899.html

Ocean Excavation Project

Two steps behind six little hands has a fun outdoor activity for the summer -- an ocean excavation project. Using a large plastic bin hide ocean objects in blue tinted water and freeze. Then give your kids different tools to carve them out such as a spray bottle, meat mallet, basting brush. It should entertain them for a good while and keep them cool.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://twostepsbehindsixlittlehands.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-babysitter-ocean-excavation.html