Kid Crafts / Projects

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...

If you're like me, you believe there are some parts of motherhood you've failed at. My kids speak only one language, English. My kids have yet to become young entrepreneurs and featured on the Today show. One kid is...

For my daughter's second Christmas, Santa gifted her with a Frozen-themed camping set. It was complete with a small tent, sleeping bag, and matching flashlight. She immediately loved it, despite not yet grasping the concept of sleeping outdoors. Indoor...

The coronavirus pandemic is hard on the whole world, but for working parents whose careers have been dumped upside down and are now being asked to homeschool our children (and now even teach online curriculum for sports teams!), our...

Easter is this weekend, and although we may have to celebrate a bit differently this year, it doesn't mean it can't be fun! We are launching a three-day #EggcellentSD Easter photo and video contest to spice things up a bit,...

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...

Are your kids going stir-crazy? I know mine are, but I only have so many crafts in my back pocket. Check out some online activities and stay connected with us as we all find our new normal. If you...

Did you know that April 22, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day?! For many of us, the day slips by year after year, barely registering on our radar. We might see a post from a friend about...

Covid-19 I think the majority of us can agree that we didn’t think we would ever live to see our country's current situation with the coronavirus outbreak. It all is a bit overwhelming to say the least. Now is the...