"Hi, my name is Sara, and I'm here to help!"
Below is a list of 6 kid tested activities that are sure to keep your kids busy (for at least 10 minutes, I promise!)
Enjoy!
MAGICAL COLOR-CHANGING DRINKS
-Add ice in cup
-Pour in water or clear pop for a magical surprise!
BAKING SODA CLAY
2 c. baking soda
1 c. corn starch
1 1/4 c. water
food coloring (optional)
-Combine all ingredients
-Cook over medium heat until mixture resembles mashed potatoes
-Remove from heat and let cool in a glass bowl covered with a damp towel
-Sculpt using water to make pieces stick together
-Dry out for 2 days
-Paint with acrylic paint (can be sanded)
SIDEWALK CHALK PAINT
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
food coloring
-Mix water and cornstarch, divide into small bowls
-Color with food coloring of choice
-Paint on sidewalk/driveway (completely washes away in rain or with hose)
SHARPIE TIE-DYE
-Rubberband pre-washed white t shirt over plastic cups
-Color small circle with sharpie in center of shirt
-slowly drop rubbing alcohol onto marker
-watch as color spreads!
-Heat set in hot wash or with warm iron
CLOUD DOUGH
8 c. flour
1 c. baby oil
-combine ingredients together
-may take several minutes or mixing for dough to be moldable
TIME CAPSULE
Studies show that between the ages of 6-9, kids are the most interested in where they came from. Why not start early and put together a time capsule for when they reach that quizzical age?! Here is a list of suggestions to include. Gather supplies and fill a box then hide it away in a closet for a few years!
-List of favorites things (ex. foods, friends, toys, games, shows, etc.)
-Load of shredded paper (to toss around when you open it!)
-Favorite character toy
-Current family picture
-a Hand print and footprint to compare later
-Note of current height and weight
**Please expand on this list. This is just to get you started!
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