Activities for afterschoolers

Yes, you can actually make shaving cream play dough! But be prepared, because this is MESSY! And while on the inside, I was trying to hold back my mini freak out about the mess, my 3 year old and 5 year old were loving it. I mean REALLY loving it. I haven't seen them enjoy an activity this much in ages! I'm not sure if they were more into the play dough, or more into the giant mess I was letting them create. Either way, this was tons of fun! (And the clean up wasn't nearly as bad as I…

After school activities are more important than you think. This collections of activities & educational games enhances kids' creativity & critical thinking.

These bouncing bubbles are SO FUN! Best of all, they're super easy to make, using simple kitchen items like dish soap and sugar. No special or fancy ingredients needed! Blowing bubbles is always fun, but have you ever made bouncing bubbles?! There's something pretty magical about blowing a bubble you can hold and bounce on your hand. Make our easy bouncing bubbles recipe in only a few minutes to create hours of fun! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something…

These borax crystals are SO COOL and beautiful! Use pipe cleaners and a simple borax and water solution to grow your own crystal gems. This is such a pretty and fun science experiment! Borax Crystals Making borax crystals is such a cool science experiment. It takes a bit of patience to let the crystals grow, but the results are amazing! Borax crystals are a great chemistry experiment showing the recrystallization process. Kids can see how molecules react to different temperatures, and…

Create a colorful sponge painted ice cream cone craft with this easy summer craft for kids! A fun craft for kids of all ages!

Hi! I'm super excited to be here to show you this Easy & Fun Salt Painting Craft! My kids are loving this technique and the pineapple is oh so cute!

20+ Indoor Energy Burners for Kids. Gross motor activities for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy inside on a rainy day. #grossmotor #toddlers #preschool #kindergarten

Make a volcano in no time with this easy baking soda and vinegar volcano eruption for kids. Plus, there's no mess to clean up afterward.

This magic paper towel art will blow your child's mind. As if by magic you can make pictures or colours appear by placing a paper towel in water. How is this possible you ask, is it magic or is it science? Whatever it is this surprise drawing activity is definitely fun!

How to Make a Pom Pom Shooter. This is a fun STEM activity for preschool and kindergarten kids to make. #stem #preschool #kindergarten