Tag: Things to Make

  • Kidsbridge Power Charger 

    Kidsbridge Power Charger 

    Juan’s Abuela told him that everybody has hidden powers to feel and do. She showed him how to make a Kidsbridge Power Charger and he learned his family members’ hidden powers. Juan hopes you have as much fun as he did playing this game with his family. He even video-called his friend Ruby and they…

  • Labyrinth – Mindful Walking

    Labyrinth – Mindful Walking

    Anita just found out that Saturday, May 2nd is International Labyrinth Day! But what is a labyrinth? Her friend Marianne shared this video of a labyrinth she created in her front yard. Anita was so excited after the video that she drew her own in chalk on her driveway. She and her family are going…

  • How the Paper Says — A Feelings Game

    How the Paper Says — A Feelings Game

    Arco’s family has a game that they love to play called How the Paper Says. While it’s fun to play, it also helps them practice expressing and recognizing feelings. Discover more about your family’s feelings through How the Paper Says.

  • Rubbings

    Rubbings

    Juan just learned that his great grandfather worked on a ship when he was young. The ship went all the way to Japan, and Juan’s great grandfather brought back this rubbing of a fish! Juan found a video about it and tried it himself.

  • Bloom Where You are Planted

    Bloom Where You are Planted

    Anita wanted to draw and there was no blank paper left.  “I don’t want to draw on lined paper!” she wailed. “It will look terrible!” “Well,” said her mom, “You could cut up a cereal box, and draw on that.” Anita groaned. “Think of that mural you love so much,” said Mom. “Did the artist…

  • Salt Dough

    Salt Dough

    “Hey Mom, where is that stress ball we used to have?” Iris asked. “Oh, I think I left it in my office,” Mom replied. “But I need it,” said Iris. “I feel like I need to squish something.” “We could make some salt dough. That is good for squishing.” Click the snake to see what…

  • Summer Scrapbook

    Summer Scrapbook

    Arco turned off his computer sadly. “That was the last class meeting for the school year. What am I going to do, now?” he asked himself. He wandered into the living room. On the table in front of the couch was one of his older binders labeled ‘Arco’s Summer Scrapbook’ with a note from his…

  • Lava Lamp

    Lava Lamp

    While this is a great science experiment, Ruby likes it for the calming effects of watching the oil bubbles. If you don’t have Alkaseltzer, try this alternative recipe in a small vessel to save oil: 4/5 oil, 1/5 white vinegar (instead of water), 1 teaspoon of baking soda (all measures are approximate). Imagine your feelings…