This fun STEAM activity is perfect for a sunny spring day. Gather up your supplies and let’s get creative! Watch the video instructions for this STEM project here. For this activity, you’ll need: 3 paper cups Pencil Scissors 3 skewers 3 dot stickers 6 flower stickers A box 3 straws And here’s how it’s done: Take …
Science + Art = beautiful Blooming Paper Flowers! This STEAM project is fun to create and fun to watch as your paper flowers will bloom right before your eyes! Include a secret message for a friend or family member to turn this project into a unique gift. In the video instructions for this project, we’ll talk a …
Grab those brushes and take out the paints! Today we’re putting the A in STEAM and learning how to paint. It’s officially spring and Easter is right around the corner, so what better to paint than a cute little bunny? The supplies for this art project are simple, and you might already have some of …
Tomorrow is officially the first day of spring! I love this sunny, blooming season and saying goodbye to the winter blues. To get you in the spirit, here are four spring STEAM projects you can do with your kids! Bunny Painting What says spring better than a cute little bunny? Follow along with my easy …
Art and science combine in this STEM project for kids! What starts out as three colors slowly blends and multiplies, making a beautiful rainbow. Read on to see how it’s done, or watch the video instructions. To complete this project, you’ll need six paper cups, paper towels, color tablets (red, yellow, and blue), and water. Start …
Let your creativity run wild as you design and construct your own miniature zoo! This project has endless possibilities. What animals will live in your zoo? How large will your zoo be? What extras will you add? As always with Winkle activities, creativity and learning go hand-in-hand. This project doubles as a math game! Read …
Do you have a curious creator on your hands? They’ll love these four art projects. The best part? Each of these projects double as STEM activities, meaning your child will be learning and creating at the same time! These art projects make more intimidating topics like science and math more approachable to kids who’d rather …
Do you guys feel like the trend is black, white, and gray? Or if there are colors, they’re often muted? Color is severely lacking in people’s wardrobes, home decor, and even Instagram feeds. Have you noticed this trend extending to children, too? Take a look at popular baby and kids’ clothes. Even their toys are …
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Have you ever wondered how paper is made? Paper is made from cellulose, or fibers from plants. Fibers are little hair-like particles that latch on to each other. When you tear a piece of paper, look at the edge. It looks kind of fuzzy. Those are the fibers! Paper is made up of tons of …
I don’t know if your kids do this too, but mine will want to make something – a project or craft – and take MY scissors and never put them back. Or they can never find the cotton balls. Setting aside a crafting space in your home will not only save your sanity, but will …
Valentine’s Day is coming up! It’s such a fun holiday to show love to those around you and remind them how much you care. What says that better than a homemade Valentine’s gift? These DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas are perfect for crafty kids. They’d make great gifts for teachers, parents, friends, siblings, grandparents – …
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had plenty of paper snowflake fails in the past. You’ve folded, you’re cutting along, and then — you unfold to discover your beautiful snowflake looks more like a big weird blob with holes. It’s easy for kids to get frustrated while making paper snowflakes, so I’ve taken the …