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DIY: Groovy Dip Dye Art

August 14, 2020

Tie dye is not just for T-shirts! Kids can create fun and unique designs on paper towels using food coloring and water. Experiment with the

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Toddler Time at Home: Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

August 12, 2020

As part of our ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time at Home program, we’re making fresh squeezed lemonade! Using simple ingredients, together, you can create delicious and refreshing

Think Play Create From Home, Toddlers

DIY: Paper Collage Challenge

August 10, 2020

Challenge yourself to design a paper collage made up of cut pieces of paper without using a pencil. Enjoy the surprises that come from drawing

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DIY: Plastic Bag Prints

July 27, 2020

Explore the magic of printmaking with easy-to-find home materials. Make a one-of-a-kind work of art and have fun layering colors and marks using a plastic Ziploc

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DIY: No-Sew Superhero Cape

July 17, 2020

Discover your inner superhero with a simple, no-sew cape project! This cape is made from an old T-shirt embellished with paint by using an easy-to-make cardboard

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DIY: Homemade Ice Cream In a Bag

July 13, 2020

Cool off this summer with delicious homemade ice cream made from simple ingredients and in a bag! Use cream, sugar, vanilla, ice and salt to

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Toddler Time at Home: Backyard Scavenger Hunt

July 8, 2020

As part of our ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time at Home program, we’re creating a scavenger hunt you can do outdoor or indoor with your little ones!

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DIY: Homemade Kites

July 6, 2020

Make a kite and watch it fly! Use wrapping paper, drinking straws and other items from home to put together a lightweight work of art

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Toddler Time at Home: (Almost) Ready-To-Go Instruments

July 1, 2020

As part of our ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time at Home program, we’re making instruments at home with our little ones! Using pots, pans, tupperware and other

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DIY: Cereal Box Guitar

June 29, 2020

Get ready to rock! Create an artistic guitar made from items found at home. Assemble the working instrument and sculpture using an empty cereal box,

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Toddler Time at Home: Super Simple Smoothies

June 23, 2020

As part of our ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time at Home program, we’re making Super Simple Smoothies at home with our little ones! Cooking together with

Think Play Create From Home, Toddlers

DIY: Fun Day Spinners

June 22, 2020

Start the summer with some fun! Using easy-to-find materials from home, create a colorful and magical paper plate-based pinwheel spinner. Young artists can get creative

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