How to Set Up a Mud Pie Kitchen
I filled the big green tub with water and we called it the “sink,” and N got busy making soup. She owned the kitchen right from the start and there was no end to what she wanted to create. The…
Category Everyday Materials
Hanging Fabric Collage
While my daughter could spend all day at the park, she’s not so interested in hanging out in our garden these days. I’m wrapping my head around the dilemma of spending too much time inside, and have a few theories…
How to make Slime
Today I’m sharing how to make slime. Homemade slime is so easy to make, and the payoff is huge. Not only do kids like playing with it, but grownups can’t resist either. This Slime Recipe has been on my to-do list…
Bubble Print Lunch Bag
We made prints from some bubble wrap I rescued from a recent package. It was one of those projects that came together quickly — I can’t remember why exactly, but I didn’t have my camera ready. The good news is…
Cardboard Box Challenge
TinkerLab is one today! To help me celebrate a year of exploration, tinkering, creativity, and experimentation, I’ve invited some of my favorite arts and education bloggers to join me in today’s Cardboard Box Challenge as a gift to each of…
Cardboard Box Splat Printing
Ever tried splat painting? Splat Painting is an art technique where paint is applied to a surface through throwing, dropping, or tapping with tools that are not brushes. How it works: Paint is loaded onto an object (balloon, sponge, brush,…