Tinkering on the Typewriter
I’ve been thinking about getting an old typewriter for a long while. This post from The Artful Parent struck a chord, and I love how Jean set up a writing area around her typewriter. Since I’ve been on a purging…
Category Curiosity
Experiment: Make Fake Snow
How to Make Fake Snow We’ve been making fake snow, which is equally fun for kids like mine who celebrate winter under a sea of palm trees or those who are house-bound by piles of real winter snow. Note: This…
Photo Documentary with Kids
Taking time to look closely at the details of life is a skill that comes naturally to many of us, and worth fostering in children who can run like the wind. When we pay attention to details, we develop a healthy…
Blending Chalk Pastels
We started with a box of chalk pastels and construction paper. I happened upon this amazing box for $5 at an art studio sale. They’re wonderful, but really, any chalk pastels will do. I’m not  inclined to recommend construction paper…
Dry Ice Experiment
Dry ice is a favorite mysterious Halloween material, perfect for spooking up a witch’s cauldron, but did you know that you can experiment with it too? Dry ice is so cool (couldn’t resist!), and makes for a fantastic (ventilated) kitchen…
Drippy Slime Gak
see this post for the recipe — and it’s been a huge success with my almost 3-year old. On day one, N experimented with various ways of interacting with it (rolling, stamping, cutting, pulling), and was excited to introduce her dad…