Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
This recipe is fit for a Triwizard Tournament champion! We think Harry Potter would approve of this fun, mythical twist on hard-boiled eggs. What You Need Eggs (we made six) Water A pot Ziploc bags Food coloring (green or blue is preferable, but most dark colors will work) Strainer (not required) What To Do Start …
Build your own rainbow right at home in this beautiful hands-on activity. Did you ever imagine that water can walk? In this experiment, you’ll be able to see just how, while building your very own rainbow in the process. What You Need 7 small plastic cups or glasses Paper towels Red, blue and yellow food …
Get moving with a guessing game that takes your whole body to play! Charades is a classic game to play with family or friends. You can even play it on a video chat if your family or friends are far away! Here’s how to play: In a game of charades, you can use your body …
Show off your artistic side with these sidewalk chalk projects! What You Need Sidewalk chalk Paper or the sidewalk Dragon Start by drawing a large ‘S’ across your whole space Draw a large triangle with the flat side centered at one end of the ‘S’ and a smaller triangle with the flat side centered at the …
In this activity, young bakers create colorful (and quite delicious) cookies inspired by fantasy’s most beloved mythical creature. No tea party is complete without Unicorn Manes, the favorite biscuit of fairies, elves, pixies and wizards alike. Even hobbits, famous for their hospitality and love of good food, agree and are known to nibble on these …
Create a Kraken, build a basilisk or develop a dragon, using objects found around the home. Mythical creatures are found in stories from all over the world. But did you ever try to create your own? In this challenge, you’ll gather up materials from around the house to depict or build a mythical creature of …
It’s time to read about unicorns, princesses and pirates! Interstellar Cinderella Author Deborah Underwood reads “Interstellar Cinderella,” a twisted fairy tale with lots of surprises! All the best stories have a fantastical creature, don’t you agree? Check out these terrific reads. Each one will take you away to a magical place where you just might …
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Craft your very own magic wand with items found at home. From the world of Harry Potter, and countless other fantasy books, magic wands help channel the power of magic through your fingertips. Now, you can make your own with a few simple things around the house, and some help from an adult. What You …
Mix up a magical creation and use your imagination to describe what you create! Have you ever wanted to mix up a magic potion? You can, using some simple household ingredients. What You Need Baking soda Vinegar Dish soap Food coloring Glitter Small glass jar Spoon (or magic wand!) Tray or large dish What To …
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Bats are living at Tim’s house, but where did they come from? Ms. Frizzle and her class are on the case! After listening to The Magic School Bus “In The Bat Cave”, choose an animal that you would like to learn more about. What You Need A printer (optional) A notebook or journal A pen …
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