Chemistry Play Set

Test tubes and petri dishes will inspire young chemists with laura ingalls wannabe scientific playset.  She includes colored water, baking soda, bath tabs, vinegar and other ingredients for kids to explore.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lauraingallswannabe.blogspot.com/2012/05/toddler-chemistry-lab.html

Cardboard Box Airplane Snack Tray

Snacking will never be the same thanks to this nifty airplane shaepd snack tray from kix cereal.  They even include compartments so the snacks can stay separate.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-airplane-movie-snack-tray/

DIY Magic 8 Ball

A glass jar, clay and foam turn into a make it yourself magic 8 ball that will answer any yes or no question.  Spoonful shares all of the details.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/oracle-of-love

Forest Animal Masks

Squirrels, foxes, and skunks are brought to life with felt and country woman magazine's free downloadable file.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.countrywomanmagazine.com/project/woodland-masks-no-sew-craft/

Wine Cork Mice

Wine corks make the body for a kids mouse craft.  Cindy derosier adds grey felt ears and a suede cord tail, bead eyes and nose and wire whiskers.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2013/10/cork-mouse.html

Foam Worm

Kids can decorate a foam worm for a fun summer craft activity.  How stuff works shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-halloween/how-to-throw-a-halloween-party7.htm

I love to create adds a pompom face and pipe cleaner antennae.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ilovetocreate.com/wiggly-worms

Ocean in a Jar

A clear glass jar comes to life with blue colored water, plastic ocean plants and animals, and river rocks and gravel.  Find all of the details at hello wonderful.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/MAKE-A-MASON-JAR-AQUARIUM

Happy hooligans tries to replicate the water itself using just cooking oil, blue food coloring and water.  

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhooligans.ca/ocean-in-bottle/

Childhood 101 uses shells.

Get the instructions here:
http://childhood101.com/2013/03/baby-play-ideas/