How to Make Pop Rocks Candy

Citric acid is the secret to the recipe for how to make this iconic candy from cake central.  She also gives a bunch of great ways for how to use them for decorating desserts besides just eating them on their own.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://cakecentral.com/b/recipe/pop-rocks-recipe

CD Spinning Tops

CDs are upcycled to make spinning tops by gluing on pretty scrapbooking paper and marbles and crafts by amanda. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/05/recycled-cd-spinners.html

Yarn Turtles

Tweeded yarn, green pipe cleaners, and googly eyes make cute little turtles for little ones to play with.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Baby-Pet-Turtles.html

Pom Pom Hockey

Wrapping paper rolls, a paper plate, masking tape and plenty of pompoms are all that's needed for learning 4 kids indoor diy hockey game.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/24/pompom-hockey/

Tile Necklace Pendant

A scrabble tile makes the basis for this pendant.  Make and takes simply glues pretty scrapbooking paper onto the tiles.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/links/scrabble-tile-pendant-tutorial

Make Your Own Butter

Kids will get a kick out of making their own butter with heavy cream, skim milk and we made that.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/homemade-butter/

Nature Journal

Download this cute nature scrapbook from artchoo.  Kids can draw and record their observations to keep in this little print and fold nature book.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artchoo.com/junior-naturalist/