With this magical science experiment, you’ll impress your kids as you make ice cubes dangle from a piece of string! Such a feat is sure to conjure up some serious questions about science, salt, and magic from your audience! Don’t worry though, we’ll explain the reaction in the cup so you can handle the inquisitive, [...]
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Do you love the calming sound of rain falling on your roof during a grey day? Well, you don’t have to wait for clouds to roll in overhead anymore – you can make it rain anytime you want with your very own rain stick!
Original, historic rain sticks were all similarly-made from materials found in nature [...]
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To kickoff the season of Fall we thought you and your child might just fall for this fun and decorative craft! One of the best things about the Fall season is the leaves turn beautiful colors of red and brown and gloriously shower the ground. Now you can take the example of those stunning colorful leaves and [...]
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Going to the beach before the end of summer? Keep an eye out for sand crabs!
These cute little crustaceans hang out in large groups, right on the shore line, in the “swash zone” or area of breaking waves. They burrow under the sand a little ways and poke their antennae out to munch on plankton… [...]
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