One of my favorite experiments as a child was making rock candy in my mother’s kitchen! Watching the sugar crystal molecules form and grow and observing the changes as the days go by is an incredible experience! Ingredients 6 Mason jar or glass (8 oz or...
Tired of waiting for snow? Make your own at home! What you will need Large mixing bowl Measuring cups Baking soda (2-3 cups) White hair conditioner (½ cup) Add the conditioner into your bowl first, then slowly combine the baking soda until it matches the texture of your preference. If the...
What is oobleck? Is it a liquid or a solid? It’s neither! Oobleck is a non newtonian fluid, which means that it changes viscosity, or how it flows, depending on stress. When pressure is applied to oobleck it acts as a solid, but if less...
The Environmental Education Association of Indiana has created a project called ICAN (Indiana Children and Nature Network). This project is dedicated to get kids to spend more time outdoors for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You can visit indianachildrenandnature.org/icanplay30.html to join the pledge to play...
Gather around the crafting table for this Valentine-inspired STEAM craft! Learn about binary codes to write a short message that you can gift to a loved one. This STEAM powered activity promotes early literacy through the use of fine motor skills, counting/number recognition, color sorting,...
Looking for a fun activity to do at home over the upcoming school breaks? This Flashlight Seek and Find craft can be made with a few materials and can spark creativity for your children, family, and friends. Use the instructions below to make your own! You’ll...
Fall is here, and that means great recipes! Fall also means the beginning of football season! We have a fantastic book in the Children’s Department here at the library called A football cookbook : simple recipes for kids by Sarah L. Schuette. The book includes...
Directed Drawing: Cute Turtle Looking for a fun activity to do at home this summer? Follow along with these simple steps to learn how to draw your very own turtle. Turtles come in all shapes and sizes, so do not worry about trying to make your...
Learn to make your own bookmarks using a few household craft materials and your imagination. You can use various colors and designs to decorate your craft however you’d like. Follow along these step-by-step instructions with photos to practice making a functional origami bookmark: You’ll Need: Paper ...
Did you ever want to make and play your own instrument? How about a guitar? Below you will find instructions on how to make your own guitar out of a tissue box, rubber bands, paper towel roll and other supplies listed. You can use your...
