Kid Crafts / Projects

Looking for a way to infuse cultural learning into your holiday baking with kids? Try recipes from other countries, like an Italian Tiramisu.  There are literally hundreds of Tiramisu recipes in Italy, but this one is specifically for kids. In...

Last year's virtual cake competition was such a hit, the San Diego Cake Club decided to do it again! The 2021 Virtual San Diego Cake Show is back! Not only will you be able to continue showing your creativity, you'll...

  Before I became a mother, St. Patrick’s Day was all about wearing green and green drinks (green beer anyone?) Now that I have kiddos, the holiday has evolved into a fun way to celebrate their Irish heritage. Get the...

If you're anything like me and my family, you're staying home this New Year's Eve. We'll find a good cartoon countdown video somewhere, put out lots of yummy desserts and chips and dip, and celebrate—just the four of us....

The holiday season is one of many festivities. What I love about this time of year is that it fosters such creativity. There is no shortage of fun activities to do with kids right at home, many with materials...

Bring the wonder of the underwater world to your young learners during the stretch between school and dinnertime. Birch Aquarium’s weekly 6-part series is offered to students in grades K-8. Our engaging ocean educators will build upon kids' curiosity,...

As Halloween is approaching we’ve been having fun starting the celebration early. Halloween-themed activities are a fun way to keep curiosity and the love of learning alive. Whether you are distance learning or homeschooling, these awesome ideas are sure to...

What bubbles, pops, fizzes, and is messy? Explore the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar with these five entertaining and educational science experiments! We love exploring and getting messy with science! Lately, we have been experimenting with baking soda...

The first Sunday after Labor Day marks National Grandparents Day!  This year that date is September 13th.  It is a day that celebrates that special connection children have with a grandma and grandpa. At my house, we are so very...

If you're like me, you believe there are some parts of motherhood you've failed at. My kids speak only one language, English. My kids have yet to become young entrepreneurs and featured on the Today show. One kid is...

For my daughter's second Christmas, Santa gifted her with a Frozen-themed camping set. It was complete with a small tent, sleeping bag, and matching flashlight. She immediately loved it, despite not yet grasping the concept of sleeping outdoors. Indoor...

We all know self care is important, but while in quarantine and with kids home right now, it can be tricky. Resources are limited and quiet moments at home are far and few between, making self-care a non-priority for...