Picture-Perfect Watercolor Keepsakes
Considering how easy it is to take photos these days, sending a picture as a gift might not seem so special. But what if you could transform a cherished photo into a meaningful, creative holiday gift that kids can help make? This parent-child art project turns...
Kitchen chemistry: butter believe it
What You Need: Bowl Cold water Jar with a lid Heavy whipping cream What You Do Step 1: Fill the jar halfway with whipping cream and close the lid. Let the cream sit at room temperature for about three hours. Step 2: Make sure the lid is tightly closed....
School’s Out – Camp’s In!
Winter break is on the horizon. Alongside the fun parties and holiday events, there are plenty of days when kids will be out of school with nothing to do. Austin ISD and most area schools are closed for Thanksgiving from Nov. 24 to 28, and winter break runs from...
Fall Garden Planting Party
In many other parts of the country, fall is associated with harvesting rather than planting. But here in Central Texas, where sweltering summer temperatures give way to a second spring, it’s the perfect opportunity to teach kids about gardening and spark a lifelong...
Jack-o’-Lantern Reaction
What You Need: Adult helper • Aluminum foil • A whole pumpkin • Baking soda, ¼ cup • Tray • Dish soap • Marker • Food coloring • Cutting board • Vinegar, 1 cup • Knife Measuring cup • Spoon What You Do: Step 1: Have your adult helper cut off the top of your...
Make Your Own Bookcover Preserving a Back-to-School Tradition
With the shift in classrooms away from hardcover textbooks to digital media, one of the most beloved back-to-school activities for kids and families is in danger of extinction: making and decorating homemade book covers. Even if your young students are...
4th of July Fireworks in a Jar
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spark of science and a burst of color! This hands-on STEAM activity is the perfect way to combine creativity with a bit of science. Using simple kitchen supplies, you’ll create your mini firework show (no loud noises or late...
Stitch a Smile: Crafting an Embroidered Flower Hoop for Mother’s Day
Mix creativity, fine motor skills, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with this hands-on embroidery activity. For Mother's Day, design and stitch an embroidered flower using simple techniques that bring fabric to life. Explore...
Make Bluebonnets That Last Forever
Make bluebonnets that will bloom long after the real flowers have given way to summertime heat. MATERIALS NEEDED: Four sheets of colorful paper – one dark blue, one light blue, one white (for the bluebonnet petals), and one green (for the leaves) Wooden skewer...
Make A St. Patrick’s Day Bouquet
Kids can transform 2D paper into beautiful 3D flowers, exploring creativity and engineering techniques to craft petals, leaves, and stems. Explore folding, cutting, and gluing techniques to make these flowers three-dimensional. Make them extra fun by adding...
Make Your Own Valentine Garland
Everybody loves Valentine's Day, right? Aside from cards and candies, it’s a great opportunity for parents and kids to reinforce a loving bond by participating in creative activities together. Better still, once complete, each creation brightens up your home...
Exploring 3-D Art Through Paper Structures
Start the year off with creativity and organization! Transform flat two-dimensional pieces of paper into eye-catching three-dimensional (3-D) masterpieces with just a few simple folds, cuts, and twists. This fun activity sparks imagination and introduces STEAM...
