Munchkins and Mayhem
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
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
Saturday, June 23, 2012
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
Get the template here:
http://mostlypaperdolls.blogspot.com/2012/01/josephine-empress-of-french-1899.html
Friday, June 22, 2012
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
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Stick Bracelets
Dzwiedziu has a fun idea for turning a popsicle stick into a bracelet. Simply boil in water for 15 minutes and as they cool they'll warp into a cuff bracelet shape. I imagine you need to try with a lot of popsicle sticks to get just the right fit. Then you simply decorate the stick as you see fit, she uses scrapbooking paper and glue but you could use a number of different items from paint to stickers.
Good for ages 7 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://dzwiedziu.soup.io/post/142433840/Popsicle-Stick-Bracelets-DIY-Steps
Mama miss uses washi tape to decorate hers and doesn't make them completely circular but instead ties thread for an easier closure.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.mamamiss.com/2013/05/30/diy-washi-tape-wooden-bracelets/
Molly moo uses embroidery thread and beads to make her version.
Get the instructions here:
http://mollymoo.ie/quick-craft-craft-stick-bracelets/
Carolyns homework uses longer, thinner sticks and wraps them in colorful twine.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolynshomework.com/2015/03/craft-stick-twine-wrapped-bracelet.html
Suzys sitcom draws on patterns with markers.
Get the instructions here:
http://suzyssitcom.com/2011/04/feature-friday-popsicle-bracelets.html
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Easy Colorful Sun Catchers
Education.com has a tutorial for how to make sun catchers using baby oil, construction paper, markers and a cotton swab. Keep in mind the baby oil will expand farther than it starts so you might want to add some distance between the pattern elements.
Good for ages 5 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.education.com/activity/article/oil-sun-catcher/
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Colorful Soap Shapes
Magical childhood takes the ivory soap explosion experiment (microwave a half bar of ivory soap for 30 seconds and watch it explode and expand into a foam) even further by using paint brushes, water and food coloring to make what she calls soap clouds.
Good for ages 4 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperiments/a/soaptrick.htm
http://magicalchildhood.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/painted-soap-clouds/
Monday, June 18, 2012
Watercolor Salt Bookmarks
Art club blog has a crafty science experiment showing the effects of salt on watercolor paints while creating a unique and pretty bookmark. The experiment/craft uses construction paper, yarn, salt, and watercolor paint.
Good for ages 4 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://artclubblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/salty-bookmarks/
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