Summer Archives - Little Bins for Little Hands https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/category/holiday-seasonal-activities-for-kids-play-ideas/summer/ Simple Science and STEM for Every Day Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:05:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Summer Archives - Little Bins for Little Hands https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/category/holiday-seasonal-activities-for-kids-play-ideas/summer/ 32 32 How To Make Scented Slime https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/fruit-scented-slime-recipe-jello/ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/fruit-scented-slime-recipe-jello/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 19:33:00 +0000 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=27406 If you have ever wanted to make scented slime but didn’t want to buy the more expensive scented oils, there’s another option. It’s pretty sweet too but NOT edible! This fruit scented slime recipe uses a small scoop of fruit gelatin powder instead. Our homemade slime recipes come in such a variety now, and this...

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]]> https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/fruit-scented-slime-recipe-jello/feed/ 8 Easy Birdseed Ornaments https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/how-to-make-birdseed-feeder-ornaments-with-gelatin/ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/how-to-make-birdseed-feeder-ornaments-with-gelatin/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:20:00 +0000 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=27029 Birdseed ornaments are really easy to make! Studying nature is a rewarding science activity for kids, and learning how to care for and give back to nature is equally important! Get the birdseed ornament recipe below, and grab the free printable bird activity pack! Make your own super simple birdseed ornaments with gelatin, and add...

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]]> https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/how-to-make-birdseed-feeder-ornaments-with-gelatin/feed/ 10 Seasons Activities For Preschool & Kindergarten https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/seasons-activities/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:43:00 +0000 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=105639 Teaching preschoolers about the four seasons can be engaging and fun with these hands-on seasons activities. With a variety of simple activities and sensory experiences, make learning about the seasons enjoyable and memorable for young children. A fun way to help children grasp the concept of seasonal change and develop a greater appreciation for the...

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]]> Four Seasons Worksheets For Kids https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/seasons-worksheet/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:34:03 +0000 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=108707 Get ready for a fantastic journey through the four seasons! In this post, we’ll share our FREE Four Seasons Fun Pack and Unit Study Guide and dive into the wonderful world of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Buckle up as we explore the unique characteristics of each season, the weather changes, the types of clothes...

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]]> Exploding Bags https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/bursting-bags-outdoor-science-experiment-popping-burping-fun/ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/bursting-bags-outdoor-science-experiment-popping-burping-fun/#comments Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=11690 Exploding bags for science, yep kids love this easy experiment! Our exploding bag experiment is a MUST try and a classic! Find out how a baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction can explode lunch bags. Kids love things that fizz, pop, bang, explode, and erupt. These bursting bags or popping bags do just that! We...

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]]> https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/bursting-bags-outdoor-science-experiment-popping-burping-fun/feed/ 1 12 Outdoor Science Activities for Kids https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/outdoor-science-activities-kids/ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/outdoor-science-activities-kids/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:51:00 +0000 http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=17638 Why not take science outdoors with these simple outdoor science experiments and activities? Perfect for having fun and learning too! Science in the backyard gets kids outside and experimenting with the world around them from crazy chemical reactions to beautiful biology. Turn on the observation skills, call on the 5 senses, and take it outdoors!...

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]]> https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/outdoor-science-activities-kids/feed/ 4 Homemade Bubble Solution Recipe https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/bubble-solution/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:37:00 +0000 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=104074 Looking to forgo store-bought bubbles this year? Creating the best homemade bubble solution can be a fun and rewarding activity for kids of all ages. Making large, sturdy, and long-lasting bubbles requires a little experimentation with ingredients. In this bubble-making guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make the perfect bubble solution for...

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]]> Ice Play Activities All Year Long! https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/ice-play-simple-sensory-activities/ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/ice-play-simple-sensory-activities/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:41:00 +0000 http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=7542 Simple Ice play activities for excellent sensory play and ice science experiments. It’s free (unless you buy a bag), always available, and pretty cool too! Ice and water play make the best non-messy/ messy play around! Keep a couple of towels handy, and you are good to go. Learn about ice play’s many benefits and...

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]]> https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/ice-play-simple-sensory-activities/feed/ 1 Salt Dough Starfish Craft https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/starfish-craft-for-preschoolers/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:11:00 +0000 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=44303 You’ve seen them in touch pools at the aquarium or maybe even in tide pools at the beach, starfish or sea stars that is!  This easy salt dough starfish craft is sure to be a hit in your classroom or at home to explore these awesome sea stars. Learn more about starfish as you create...

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]]> Sunflower Art With Vincent Van Gogh https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/sunflower-art/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:08:00 +0000 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/?p=67549 Explore sunflowers with a Van Gogh inspired art project that is perfect for many ages and budgets to try! This totally do-able flower activity is a simple way to dive into the famous artists and learn a little bit about art history in the process. All you need is our free printable sunflowers template, and watercolor paints...

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