Not going anywhere for spring break this year? Keep your children’s minds active with a STEM project. Kids can turn your kitchen into an applied physics lab from the moment they purposely toss that first bit of food from their high chair trays. This STEM activity, the Fridge Fun Marble Run, is a lot less mess and a ton more fun. As you watch a marble turn potential (stored) energy, into kinetic energy (energy in motion) on its way down the run, ... [ Read More ]
Build a DIY Toy Car with an Empty PURELL Hand Sanitizer Bottle
I’m pleased to bring you a fifth activity, a DIY toy car from a plastic bottle, as part of my relationship with GOJO Industries, the makers of PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer. In the previous sponsored posts, I’ve shared how to make seed balls, craft dazzling sun catchers, create a candy construction challenge, and mix up a batch of oozy slime. GOJO and I believe in the power of creative experiences that put hands first. PURELL® Hand ... [ Read More ]
Summer Science Fun for Kids
I'm heading out for a celebration with my Science Olympiad Entomology team. Did I tell you they placed 5th in the state? We're going kayaking and are sure to see several of our favorite insects while paddling around. Summer is a great time to celebrate nature and the wonder around us. In my latest post at Sylvan's Mom-Minded blog I shared several family-friendly science ideas that are perfect for summer. If you hold a Bugs' Life party, be sure to ... [ Read More ]
Science Fun for Kids: Parting the Red (Pepper) Sea:
Yesterday I shared my recipe for the insanely addictive Matzah Crack, and now that we're even closer to the Pesach finish line I'm sharing a idea for the seder. A seder is a festive holiday meal held the first night (or two) of Passover. (Yes, that was last week if you're counting.) The term seder means "order" and there is a special order to the meal. Some version of the story of the Exodus from Egypt is told, which can last anywhere from five ... [ Read More ]
Foodie Fun for April Fools Day
I can't say if it's by accident or design that most of my family's April Fools' Day pranks revolve around food, but that's how we roll at Chez Moldofsky. Here's some foolish fun that makes my teeth hurt merely by typing the words-- candy sushi! Candy Sushi Recipe To make the "rice," blend marshmallow fluff with coconut flakes until it's moldable and not too sticky. For the filling, cut up slices of dried mango and gel fruit candy. You ... [ Read More ]
DIY Dog Treats
"What if?" I wondered as I looked at a small pile of carrot ends left over from the salad I was making, "I made these into dog treats?" Tesla, the wonder pup, loves his veggies. As we learned last summer in our garden, he'll devour the stalk of any variety of greens like an addict. We used to train him with garden fresh peas, bits of broccoli stalks and carrots pulled from the ground. So I Googled around enough to reassure myself I wasn't ... [ Read More ]
Snow Day Fun: Fire and Ice
This is the winter break that never ends! Like much of the country, we are enjoying experiencing the effects of the polar vortex. What's a maker mom to do in this cold? Make stuff, of course! Yesterday, I baked cookies and my sweet, sweet potato pie (recipe coming soon) and we tossed a cup of hot water into the air like everyone else muddling through a day with a windchill of around 40 below. But we went beyond all that. Inspired by Candace's ... [ Read More ]