Campfire Chemistry | Ages 5-16
“Watch a marshmallow grow to three times its original size with a quick and easy experiment using everyone’s favorite summer treat!”
Ages 5-16
No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies | Ages 3-9
“We love fall, but not the warm weather that sticks around for most of the season, making baking unenjoyable. These tasty, tiny no-bake treats are perfect for kids to prepare and enjoy.”
Ages 3-9
Gummy Bear Science Project | Ages 5-11
“It is time for these little bears to grow up...and out with this gummy bear science project! Watch as gummy bears grow and shrink in different liquids in this kid-friendly experiment. This project is open for exploration and discovery, so kick things off by asking your child what they will happen to a gummy bear in water. Will it dissolve? Will it shrink or grow? Will it fall apart? How long will it take? Don’t forget to grab a notebook to write down their ideas so you can compare what they predicted with what actually happens! You’ll start to see results in just a few hours, and you’ll definitely see big changes in size in just a day.”
Ages 5-11
Candy Hugger Cards | Ages 5-16
“Valentine's Day wouldn’t be complete without chocolate! What better way to celebrate than with these easy cut-out cards that include a sweet little surprise?”
Ages 5-16
Magic Mug Cake | Ages 5-16
“Normally, a cake would take an hour or more to make in an oven, but with a microwave oven, you can make one in minutes! Microwave ovens use waves of energy called – you guessed it – microwaves to cook food quickly. The microwaves go into the food and make water molecules inside move around really fast. The movement creates heat which cooks the food. But the microwave is just one part of this scientific process. First, you need to mix up ingredients. Two of the ingredients are key to making a tasty mug cake! Baking powder will make your cake spongy because it produces gas bubbles that get trapped in the batter as it cooks. The egg will help your cake rise because it has proteins that create a strong structure. Without these ingredients, your cake will look like soup! Experiment with the other ingredients to customize your mug cake. What will you add to give it a whole new flavor?!”
Ages 5-16
Juicy Gel Bubbles | Ages 5-16
“Make fruity gel bubbles that pop in your mouth! The magic ingredient is agar powder. Agar powder is a gelling agent that comes from a type of algae. Make multiple batches in different colors!”
Ages 5-16
Jell-O Building Blocks | Ages 3-8
"Can you really make edible building blocks? Yes! They're pretty, fun, and require no specialized skills (unless you count heating and pouring). They're a great rainy day activity, and they make really fun party favors. The biggest challenge is keeping them uneaten long enough to play with them!”
Ages 3-8
Cranberry Catapult | Ages 5-16
“We love catapults around here at Kiwi Crate. Launching things is endless entertainment. This particular catapult that we created includes a nod to the Fall season and Thanksgiving. Cranberries make for the perfect ammunition. We tried Pom Poms too, and they worked just as well.”
Ages 5-16
Pretzel Log Cabin | Ages 3-8
“I think all kids love to build things. It just seems natural to them. My kids especially love to build things they can eat. Pretzel log cabins may just be their new favorite, it's a twist on the gingerbread house, perfect for the holiday season or anytime little hands need to build something.”
Ages 3-8
Marshmallow Launcher | Ages 5-16
“This is such a fun and simple activity to do with young kids when it’s too cold to play outdoors! Create mini marshmallow shooters with everyday household items. Get extra cozy with some hot cocoa and see how many marshmallows land inside your mug! It kept my high-energy nieces and nephews busy for quite some time.”
Ages 5-16
Spaghetti Pattern Towers | Ages 3-5
“My little architects had a great time noodling around with this fun building activity! Using just a few simple items that we had around the house, the kids had fun creating (and toppling over!) towers. This idea is a fun way to keep your kids occupied while you're fixing dinner. You can customize this activity to your child's age and incorporate a variety of math skills, such as patterning and counting.”
Ages 3-5
Marshmallow Sculpting | Ages 3-8
“Your kids will enjoy themselves with the prospect of eating marshmallows while improving their spatial, creative, and geometric skills. Creating these sculptures is an easy activity that allows the kids to learn and have fun!'
Ages 3-8
Erupting Apples | Ages 3-8
“When you have curious kids running around your house and a free afternoon, why not get a little messy and do some kitchen science? We did ours in the backyard and let the whole thing become a super sensory experience. When they inevitably try and find the remains of their apple in the mound of foam, be sure to ask them what it feels like.”
Ages 3-8
Celery Experiment | Ages 3-8
“Has your child ever wondered how plants get water from their roots all the way to their leaves? This simple celery experiment shows how colored water travels up a celery stalk!”
Ages 3-8
Gumdrop Engineering
“From Lincoln Logs to Legos, the love of kids building their own structures stands the test of time. Using basic engineering coupled with creativity, kids can use this gumdrop engineering project to make their imaginations come to life while also improving dexterity and motor skills. In the past, we have used blocks and clay to make structures. Why not some holiday-themed candy for this STEM activity? Gumdrops provide the perfect building block for this creative idea.”
Rainbow Milk Experiment | Ages 4-16
”My kids can't get enough of this super-simple science experiment. I love that it's easy and safe enough for kids of all ages, and uses only ingredients I already have in the kitchen. The end result is an explosion of colors, and it almost looks like magic! Watch our video to see us make the colorful experiment from start to swirling color.”
Ages 4-16
Easy No-Bake Holiday Cookies | Ages 3+
“These yummy mint cookies are easy for kids to make by themselves as they don’t need to go in the oven! Gift the cookies in tins for a simple go-to holiday party tradition.”
Ages 3+
White Chocolate Christmas Bark
“Looking for a dessert to bring to a holiday party that isn’t a cookie? Want to gift a neat dessert? Try this holiday white chocolate Christmas bark. It is very easy to make and will be sure to delight your guests or friends and family with your candy creativity!”
Candy Cane Shapes
“Looking for an easy activity to setup for kids while you’re busy with a task? Do you have candy canes on hand? For this activity, that is about all you will need! With a few minutes in the oven, kids can shape melted candy canes into shapes they desire.”