Browse the links below for some simple, family-friendly crafts you can do at home!
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String Exploration Kit
String Exploration Kit Available starting July 15 (while supplies last)! Make a Mini Zipline, a Balloon Race, and a Paper Spinner! Request to have a kit delivered with materials and instructions for several [Read more]
Paper Airplane
Follow these steps to fold your own paper airplane, and you'll send it gliding in no time. Materials needed: Download and print out our template on this page, or use any 8.5-by-11-inch sheet [Read more]
Make Your Own Smartphone Speakers
Make a small speaker to amplify the sound from your smartphone! Gather your materials: duct tape toilet paper or paper towel tube scissors 2 paper or [Read more]
Coffee Filter Butterfly
Here are two tutorials for creating watercolor butterflies from round, basket-style coffee filters. One uses a spray bottle, and one uses capillary action. Both are lots of fun! Gather [Read more]
DIY Seed Tape
Are you planting a garden this spring? Sometimes it can be tricky to plant tiny seeds with the right spacing, but if you make this DIY seed tape, it will be much easier! [Read more]
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
Try an Alphabet Scavenger Hunt! Instructions: Find something that starts with each letter of the alphabet around your house, and make a list or draw what you find for each letter. Suggestions: You [Read more]
Paper Baskets for Spring Flowers
Try making these simple baskets! They use just one piece of paper, and are perfect for holding flowers, as long as you line the basket with something waterproof! Gather [Read more]
Build Your Own Marble Run
Building a marble run is not only lots of fun, it is a great way for kids to show their creativity and practice their problem-solving skills, while learning about gravity and momentum! Gather [Read more]