Earth Worm Habitat

Dirt, sand and a plastic container make the basics for an earthworm habitat from we made that.  Kids will have fun collecting the worms and then watching them in action as they move throughout the container.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/diy-earthworm-habitat/

Hillbilly jillies adds twigs and leaves.

Get the instructions here:
http://hillbillyjillies.blogspot.com/2009/06/wormery.html

Toilet Paper Roll Puzzle Blocks

Toilet paper tubes are painted and cut to connect together to make homemade stacking blocks with
carolinallinas.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolinallinas.com/2012/05/torres-con-rollos-de-papel-higienico.html

Glow in the Dark Sand

Florescent paint is mixed with epsom salt to make a nifty glow in the dark sand from growing a jeweled rose.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/02/glow-in-dark-sand-recipe.html

Fruit Popsicles

Fruit and coconut water are combined together to make a beautiful and refreshing summer treat with the nerd's wife.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thenerdswife.com/bare-necessities-fresh-fruit-pops.html

Sand Clay

Summer is captured in the sand with paging fun mums recipe for sand clay.  She captures footprints, bug fossils and other seasonal memories.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://pagingfunmums.com/2014/07/06/homemade-sand-clay-recipe-create-bake-keep/

Paper Pyramid Lanterns

Electronic tea lights are folded into a paper pyramid with willow day.  She punches holes into the pyramid to let the light shine through.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2012/08/paper-lanterns-with-led-lights.html

Paint Filled Eggs

Eggs are hollowed out, filled with paint and then wrapped into colorful tissue paper with growing a jeweled rose.  Kids then get to throw the eggs to have a fun and unique work of art.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/10/paint-filled-eggs-on-canvas.html