Kid Crafts / Projects

A few weeks ago I worked up the courage to try out macramé and much to my surprise, it was pretty easy and quick. So, if you invite me to your birthday party, you’ll likely be getting a plant...

While the verdict is still out if the first day of fall will actually feel like it weather-wise, there are plenty of reasons to be excited. Stores are stocking their endcaps with delicious fall flavors (you're not burned out on pumpkin...

Hands-on Technology Education and Students With Achievable Goals, (S.W.A.G.) have partnered to host a FREE Tech Adventure & Entrepreneur Camp for San Diego Unified School District Middle School Students, July 11th - 22nd! The FREE Camp will take place at Bell Middle School and...

Looking for a way to infuse cultural learning into your holiday baking with kids? Try recipes from other countries, like an Italian Tiramisu.  There are literally hundreds of Tiramisu recipes in Italy, but this one is specifically for kids. In...

Last year's virtual cake competition was such a hit, the San Diego Cake Club decided to do it again! The 2021 Virtual San Diego Cake Show is back! Not only will you be able to continue showing your creativity, you'll...

  Before I became a mother, St. Patrick’s Day was all about wearing green and green drinks (green beer anyone?) Now that I have kiddos, the holiday has evolved into a fun way to celebrate their Irish heritage. Get the...

If you're anything like me and my family, you're staying home this New Year's Eve. We'll find a good cartoon countdown video somewhere, put out lots of yummy desserts and chips and dip, and celebrate—just the four of us....

The holiday season is one of many festivities. What I love about this time of year is that it fosters such creativity. There is no shortage of fun activities to do with kids right at home, many with materials...

Bring the wonder of the underwater world to your young learners during the stretch between school and dinnertime. Birch Aquarium’s weekly 6-part series is offered to students in grades K-8. Our engaging ocean educators will build upon kids' curiosity,...

As Halloween is approaching we’ve been having fun starting the celebration early. Halloween-themed activities are a fun way to keep curiosity and the love of learning alive. Whether you are distance learning or homeschooling, these awesome ideas are sure to...

What bubbles, pops, fizzes, and is messy? Explore the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar with these five entertaining and educational science experiments! We love exploring and getting messy with science! Lately, we have been experimenting with baking soda...

The first Sunday after Labor Day marks National Grandparents Day!  This year that date is September 13th.  It is a day that celebrates that special connection children have with a grandma and grandpa. At my house, we are so very...