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Crazy Cool Caterpillars
Spring is here, which means caterpillars are starting to creep and crawl here at Kidspace!
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Dress Like A Pirate
Ahoy mateys! September 19 is “International Talk Like a Pirate Day.” To prepare for this day of momentous adventure and exploration, here are some ideas to take your normal wardrobe and give it some pirate pizzazz! Start by pillaging your closet Start by pillaging your closet to see what fashionable treasures you can discover. Here are some tips and tricks to help create your own pirate costumes at home: Start …
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School Day Clock
With the beginning of the school year and so many schools starting off with distance learning, many of our children might be struggling with getting the hang of their daily school schedule. As an adult, I sometimes struggle with visualizing exactly what my day looks like with meetings, Zoom calls, writing, and remembering to take a lunch break. Our kids are starting a new school year with a completely different schedule …
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Construction Paper Creations
I love arts and craft supplies as much as anyone (maybe even more) from paints, to pens, modeling clay, and pipe cleaners. Sometimes all you need to get your creative juices flowing are a few simple materials. I will show you how to use construction paper to make into various textures, structures, and shapes. Once you learn some of these different paper techniques, you will be amazed at what you …
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Mess Free Finger Painting
Here’s an activity for kids who love to finger paint and parents who don’t love cleaning up after the finger painting! The key to containing the mess can be found in almost every kitchen: plastic food wrap. This is a fun activity for every age group from toddlers to adults: Small motor development for toddlers Color recognition How primary colors combine to make secondary colors Precise color planning and fine …
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National Aviation Day
It’s National Aviation Day! Did you know: In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made August 19 National Aviation Day to celebrate all things aviation. August 19 is also Orville Wright’s birthday. Orville is the younger of the Wright brothers and was the pilot for the airplane he built with his brother Wilbur. The Wright brothers did NOT build the first airplane, BUT they did build the first successful airplane with aircraft controls. …
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8 Kid-Driven Conversation Starters
“Wow! Look at what I just found.” “I want to make that!” “Let’s climb up the hill and play in the water!” When I think about the families that visit Kidspace Children’s Museum, I always smile at a very common sight I see around campus. I will see the children excitedly lead their grown-ups towards the next exhibit or activity that intrigues them or captivates their attention. They shape the experience of their entire group’s visit by …
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Want S'mores?
It’s National S’mores day! We all think of s’mores as the fun, messy, sticky, gooey snack that you make when you go camping or over a fire pit. We love the crunchy cracker, melty chocolate, and warm toasted marshmallow. What if you want to indulge in this iconic treat when there isn’t a fire pit handy? Or it’s the middle of the day when the s’mores craving hits? Harness the power of …
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Sensory Sandcastles
When it comes to sandcastles, what is your style? Are you an architectural builder who uses buckets, mold, cups, and shovels to construct your castle? Or do you prefer a more abstract, surrealist approach to your building? Using water, dripping sand, and alternative designs to form your castle? No matter your style and approach – sand is a great way to activate and explore the senses! Sand is a perfect …
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Edible Art
Getting kids involved with snack and lunch can bring enjoyment and familiarity with cooking basics to the whole family! It also supports fine motor skill development, encourages healthy eating habits, and gives kids a creative outlet as they conjure up delectable designs they get to eat. What You Need We like to use what things we already have. We find this is a great way to use leftovers or finish off …
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Watercolor Geodes
In this episode of Make Your Mark, learn a simple watercolor technique that layers paint to create geode art! Geodes are rock structures that are hollow and lined with crystals and layers of minerals. What might be some other ways you can layer watercolor paint to create? Supply List Watercolor Water Paper Brush Rock Salt Geodes: Rock and Mineral Formation or Pokémon Character? A personal story from Programs Manager, …
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