Activities for connecting with your kids

Coffee Filter Flowers

Materials -Coffee filters-Markers (washable work best)-Spray bottle with water-Pipe cleaners or floral wire-Optional: green tape Instructions Stack 3–5 coffee filters on top of each other. Use markers to draw circles,...

Coffee Filter Flowers

Materials -Coffee filters-Markers (washable work best)-Spray bottle with water-Pipe cleaners or floral wire-Optional: green tape Instructions Stack 3–5 coffee filters on top of each other. Use markers to draw circles,...

Balloon Powered Car

Materials Needed -A balloon-A plastic straw-Tape-A small toy car (or create your own using a bottle or a piece of cardboard)-Scissors Instructions Tape the straw to the car, making sure...

Balloon Powered Car

Materials Needed -A balloon-A plastic straw-Tape-A small toy car (or create your own using a bottle or a piece of cardboard)-Scissors Instructions Tape the straw to the car, making sure...

Slime

Materials Needed -White glue-Baking soda-Contact solution (needs to contain boric acid)-Food coloring (optional) Instructions In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of white glue with a few drops of food coloring...

Slime

Materials Needed -White glue-Baking soda-Contact solution (needs to contain boric acid)-Food coloring (optional) Instructions In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of white glue with a few drops of food coloring...

Invisible Ink

Materials Needed -Lemon juice-Cotton swab or paintbrush-White paper-A lamp or light bulb (for heat) Instructions Dip the cotton swab or paintbrush into lemon juice. Use it to write or draw...

Invisible Ink

Materials Needed -Lemon juice-Cotton swab or paintbrush-White paper-A lamp or light bulb (for heat) Instructions Dip the cotton swab or paintbrush into lemon juice. Use it to write or draw...

Magic Milk

Materials Needed -Milk (preferably whole milk)-Food coloring-Dish soap-A shallow dish or plate-Cotton swab Instructions Pour milk into the shallow dish, covering the bottom. Add a few drops of different food...

Magic Milk

Materials Needed -Milk (preferably whole milk)-Food coloring-Dish soap-A shallow dish or plate-Cotton swab Instructions Pour milk into the shallow dish, covering the bottom. Add a few drops of different food...

Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano

Materials Needed -Baking soda-Vinegar-Small bottle or cup-Food coloring (optional)-Tray to catch spillage Instructions Place the container on a tray to catch the mess. Add 2–3 tablespoons of baking soda into...

Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano

Materials Needed -Baking soda-Vinegar-Small bottle or cup-Food coloring (optional)-Tray to catch spillage Instructions Place the container on a tray to catch the mess. Add 2–3 tablespoons of baking soda into...