Make Your Own Geoboards

Turn lots of different designs into geoboards using dot paper and markers to teach their kids about basic shapes such as triangles, stars, and rectangles.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Hello wonderful uses wood and nails.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/easy-diy-wooden-geoboard

Water Balloon Math

No time for flash cards keeps the learning going in the summer drawing mathematical equations on water balloons and creating hula hoop targets featuring the optional sums.  The kids need to figure out the answer and then throw the water balloon at the correct target.  Another idea would be to include a plastic sum in the water balloons so the kids can check their answers once they pop.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2013/05/water-balloon-game-math-activity-for-kids.html

Paper Redwood Forest

Juggling with kids use paper, paint, tissue paper and glue to make a mini Muir Woods.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.jugglingwithkids.com/2013/02/booking-across-usa-california_25.html

Aluminum Can Bird Feeder

Momtastic turns an empty tin can into a bird feeder using just paint and string. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/175891-tin-can-bird-feeder-craft-diy

Everyday dishes paints a coffee can and tops it with popsicle sticks.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/coffee-can-bird-feeder-craft/ 

Mom endeavors ties her s up with string.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momendeavors.com/2012/03/diy-bird-feeders.html

Plastic Bottle Mini Golf Set

Spoonful cuts holes out of the bottom of plastic bottles and paints on numbers to create a makeshift mini-golf course. For golf clubs they suggest wrapping paper tubes.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/build-portable-golf-course

Plastic Bottle Bug Catcher

 

Kedublock cuts the top off of a plastic bottle, puts in a tree wood disk as a stopper, and embellishes with a pretty piece of twine to make a bug observatory.  She burns in tiny plastic oxygen holes for air.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kedublock.blogspot.com/2012/09/insect-observatory.html

Busy bee kids crafts uses the whole bottle adding sand and plants.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/the-bug-jug.html

Plastic Bottle Vase

Poppytalk cuts the bottom off a plastic bottle, cuts a couple holes on the side and strings on a pretty ribbon to create a simple yet pretty vase. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.poppytalk.com/2011/07/diy-idea-recycled-bottle-hanging-vases.html

No time for flash cards uses an empty yogurt drink container and has the kids draw on them with marker and adds a ribbon around the rim.  She makes them for Mother's Day, but they're a great craft anytime.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/05/easy-mothers-day-craft-for-kids.html