When Liquids Meet (Grades K-2)

Find out what happens when two different liquids meet in this simple hands-on science experiment.  What You Need Four clear 8-ounce cups or 16-ounce deli containers Water Food coloring (red, green and blue work best)  Cooking oil Milk Plate (or another flat-bottomed container) Toothpick or cotton swab Liquid dish soap What To Do Water Add …

Superhero Masks (Grades K-2)

All you need is a mask, a cape and a little imagination! Have you ever wanted special superhero powers similar to flying like Superman, having superhuman strength like Wonder Woman, or becoming invisible when you have to pick up your toys? With this activity, you can become a superhero, too. All you need is a …

Corn Dog Mini Muffins (Grades K-5)

Hot diggitty dog! This simple recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike! Capital Region BOCES Communications Manager Jodie Orzechowski’s preschooler really loved the idea of making corn dogs, even though he never had one before. Knowing that both of her children (she has a fourth-grader as well) like hot dogs …

Rainforest Poses (Grades K-5)

Learn about the wonderful world of rainforests through yoga. Rainforests are some of the world’s most diverse habitats. Tropical rainforests can contain thousands of different species. It’s estimated that tropical rainforests are home to about half of the world’s plant and animal life, even though they only take up about 6% of the earth’s land …

Pasta Ants (Grades K-2)

So long, macaroni necklaces! This craft puts a spin on traditional macaroni art and creates a great opportunity to teach your child about the different parts of an ant. What you need Six elbow macaroni Three pasta shells Two googly eyes Glue Black paint  Paintbrushes What To Do Glue three pasta shells together side by …