Kids Flotation Science Experiement

Let's explore has a great way to spend some time predicting and testing the buoyancy of different objects. It's as much fun finding and choosing the object to test as actually testing their results.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://lets-explore.net/blog/2009/05/experiment-sink-or-float/

How to Make a Tie Dye T-Shirt with Markers

Beneath the rowan tree shares a great way to make a tie dye t-shirt using markers. All the kids need to do is draw patterns and shapes on the t-shirt. Then drop rubbing alcohol onto each drawing and watch it expand and grow. Make sure to wash the shirts on their own the first few times so they don't bleed onto other clothes.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://beneaththerowantree.blogspot.com/2011/08/creative-kids-sharpie-tie-dye-party.html

Paper Plate Spiral Snake

DLTK kids has a cute idea for making a snake out of a paper plate and markers and even provides a template so that you can cut the snake out perfectly.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the template here:

http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/mspiralsnake.htm

Ghost Toast

Rl burns has the cute idea for a Halloween breakfast using just a piece of bread and jelly although not intentionally. It's actually accompanied by a really sad poem. 

See her post here:
http://rlburns.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/the-little-girls-screams/

Marshmallow Pretzes Bones

Inspired co offers up a treat of marshmallows and pretzels covered in white chocolate to make delicious skeleton bones. 

Get the instructions here:
http://inspireco.blogspot.com/2011/10/dem-bones.html

Healthy Halloween Treats

Oranges make great jack o'lanterns with with these ideas to turn them into a fun Halloween snack.

Pimp my dinner has a very cute and healthy idea for Halloween treats to hand out.  She takes containers of mandarin oranges and draws on fun  jackolantern faces with a black marker.

Get the instructions here:
http://pimpmydinner.blogspot.com/2011/10/spooky-healthy-snack.html 

Under construction blog has a very similar idea but draws the faces right on the oranges.

Get the instructions here:
http://underconstructionblog.typepad.com/under_construction/2010/10/halloween-fruit.html

Danya banya offers more ideas for faces options.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.danyabanya.com/2013/10/spooky-orange-faces.html 

Half hour meals simply sticks a small piece of celery into a peeled orange fruit and voila a pumpkin.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.halfhourmeals.com/food-for-thought/thanksgiving-snacks-for-kids-6-fun-and-healthy-recipes/6/ 

Momtastic adds green yarn for pumpkin hair.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/170104-diy-last-minute-pumpkin-decor-from-oranges/

One hundred dollars a month uses celery for the stem.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/healthy-halloween-treats-easy-orange-pumpkins/ 

Meet the dubiens uses black tape.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2010/10/clementine-jack-o-lanterns.html

How to Grow a Pumpkin Plant

Growing in pre k shows how to make a pumpkin grow using it's own seeds.  All you need to do is cut it open and add dirt and water.  You could also draw faces on the pumpkin beforehand to give them a personality. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growinginprek.com/apps/blog/show/9483735