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Elephant toothpaste is a classic reaction experiment beloved by science teachers the world over, but you don’t have to wait for your kids to experience it in school. With just a few simple ingredients you can get in on the …
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching (Sunday, May 12)…are you ready? Today we’ve got a quick idea that Mom’s sure to love. In fact, this DIY gratitude journal is scientifically proven to make her happier. Read on for the details. To …
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we thought now might be a good time to throw Dad a bone and offer up a chic (yet surprisingly simple) DIY project to try with the kids. The bright colors and vintage …
If you have children at home, you’ve probably heard by now the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills. In today’s technology-based world, kids well versed in these areas will certainly have a leg up. The question is …
Did you ever make bean mosaics as a kid? The intricate nature of this activity, delicately placing each individual bean in place one at a time, builds fine motor skills – but also focus and concentration skills too. You can …
Spring is a great time to introduce the kids to nature. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and, if you feed them well, creatures of all kinds are snacking. This is a simple and slightly messy activity. In other words, …
With spring in full force and the sun finally making an appearance, now is the perfect time to break out this classic mess-free art activity. The kids will love the way the light shines through their “stained glass” window paintings …
Some of my favorite playtime projects are those that seamlessly sneak in a little learning. This one is a classic art lesson that also incorporates the basic math principle of symmetry. I don’t have a fancy name for the method …
Did you know you can decorate Easter eggs with crayons? It’s true. The secret is to start doodling as soon as the eggs are done boiling. The residual heat of the egg will cause the waxy crayon to melt right …
Welcome back to part 2 of our mini-series on easy egg art for kids. Last time we played around with eraser stamps, today we’re breaking out the tape. Have you had the chance to use washi tape yet? It really …
Bio: Stephanie Morgan is mom to two young children, a style and parenting blogger, and the founder of Modern Parents Messy Kids (MPMK for short). MPMK, recently voted Best Craft Blog in Parents Magazine, provides daily inspiration to thousands of parents on how to engage with their kids, get organized, and create a stylish home. In her former life, Stephanie was a Doctor of Audiology working largely with pediatric patients. She passionately believes in the importance of creativity and now spends her days racking her brain for simple ways to connect with her kids. She gravitates towards anything that fosters development, is accessible to all parents (including the crafting-impaired), and has a bit of a modern edge.
