Whether you want to admit it or not, children tend to derive the most joy from the holidays during their Christmas present opening feeding frenzy. But if you want to engage them in something other than, well, greed, this holiday season, teach them the joy of crafting by making this origami Santa Claus.
Boomerangs can be dangerous. Oatmeal containers aren't. That's what makes this kids toy the perfect build for school or play. After constructing this "comeback can" toy, you'll have a can or container that you'll roll on the ground or table, and it will always come back to you. You'll need an oatmeal container (or similar can), rubber band, nut, a couple paper clips and a pen.
This is one polar bear we wouldn't be scared to encounter out in the arctic! This teeny little dude even reaches forward to us with his hands outstretched into a big hug.
Broccoli doesn't have to be your kid's death sentence. In fact, with the right tweaks, you can actually get your child to ENJOY eating this cruciferous green vegetable, and we really do mean that. When it comes to veggies, flavoring is key.
Real swords are dangerously sharp. Wooden swords are safer, but can still pack a punch. So what's the safest for children to play with? Balloon swords! This video will show you the steps to shaping a balloon sword for the kids.
In this clip, learn how to get your children ready for a camping trip. Camping can be a fantastic experience for your little ones where they can learn about the environment, animals and basic outdoor activities. Teach your kids outdoor safety and get them involved so that they have a ton of fun.
In this video, learn how to put together a bunch of plastic K'Nex and make a super cool, functioning iPod or iPhone dock. This stand is easy to make and cheap, plus it's always fun to build with this classic kid's toy. So, follow along and build this easy, cheap dock and start listening to music hands free. This dock works in landscape or portrait so whichever you like best, you can use.
This lion may look ferocious, but your kids will love it once they take a bite out of its sweet buttercream mane. Because the only thing better than lions is sugary lions (at least from a kid's perspective).
This video tutorial will teach you how to draw the character Death the kid from the anime and manga series Soul Eater. It features detailed narrated instructions to ease the process of drawing this complicated and particularly well-colored picture.
The iPod kids shows viewers how to covert movie files that are already on your computer into a format that will work with your iPhone or iPod Touch (2nd generation).
If I had kids, this is something I would totally use to not only entertain them but give them something fun to look at during dinner. This fun tutorial shows you how to take some simple foam and use glitter, markers, and other items to make cool placemats. Enjoy!
I wish I was still a kid because this was a pretty cool project to perform and a cool placemat I would have used! Most of the ingredients can be obtained from your local arts and crafts store and seems pretty simple, but does require skill. So enjoy this tutorial on how to make a chalk cloth placemat. Enjoy!
Shelley Lovett shows how to teach kids a spin on the "Ten Little Indians" song. that she calls "Ten Little Penguins." She has a simple prop to make the song more fun for young kids. She has a pair of black gloves to which she has glued a little card-stock penguin to each finger. She said you may want to laminate them to make them last longer. As she sings the sings about each penguin, she moves that finger so that the children can count along with the song. You can go to her website at Childc...
Fit for a Feast hosts a kids cardio workout including Salsa steps, sit-ups, jumping jacks and more. This is a great warm-up for kids on their way to sports or dance class; it can also be used for Q.D.F. (Quality Daily Fitness) at school. With a Latin American cd in your stereo and this tutorial, you're child will be working up a sweat in no time! Be sure to stretch before you begin!
Are you a Hairspray fan? Why not learn the routine for, "Nicest Kids in Town" from one of Hairspray actors? Tabitha Lupien, who played Becky in Hairspray gives a dance lesson for a class of youngsters for Fit for a Feast, a children's video site full of kid cooking and kid fitness videos. Incorporating jazz dance, leaps, turns, and kicks, this lesson from Tabitha is sure to get your blood pumping and your body sweating! A great way to get some exercise! this afternoon!
Belinda Gregor, specialty cakes designer at Ettore's European Bakery and Restaurant shows Gwen Schoen how to add and decorate a fondant cake. This is a great skill for pastry chefs, cake decorators and over-achiever moms alike. Make your kids' birthday cakes look more por than wedding cakes with fondant! Check out this video recipe from the Sacramento Bee.
How to pull someone's underwear over their head. This tutorial uses film stills from the movie Casper: A Spirited Beginning to illustrate this classic kids' prank. Pull the underwear up from behind, over the head. It's only an atomic wedgie if it goes over the head! Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
Simple steps to make a Hot Wheels USB key with working wheels. Mod this classic hobbyist favorite or kids' collector toy into a high tech portable flash drive carrier. You insert the flash drive or USB key into the body of the toy Hot Wheels race car and voila! A very cool dongle to backup your files. Great for rolling across a conference table!
You wouldn't think it would take much to make "gloop" from Elmer's glue but, as it happens, it's an art. And with this family-oriented video tutorial, you'll learn just how to make the goopy stuff for yourself. For more information, and to get started making icky, sticky gloop for yourself (or for your kids) watch this free how-to.
Check out this step by step video to learn how to face paint tear drop flowers. Great activity for kids.
Usually our 5-Minute Projects involve soldering and LED lights and other such electronic accoutrements, but this week we decided to skip the fancy stuff in favor of an old-school science project: making rheopectic slime from Borax and glue. This is a pretty safe experiment even for kids--just make sure to do it with parental supervision and keep the Borax, slime, and any fingers that have been touching the aforementioned items out of eyes, noses and mouths.
Kids love magic, and they love performing it too! Here's an easy trick kids can learn to get them on the way to being their own Criss Angel, except cool. You'll need a penny a pen and some magical words. Abracadabra.
If your kids have a lot of energy and aren't into sports, it might seem hard to find ways for them to release their energy. This video offers a way. It will teach you how to build an obstacle course in your back yard that will be fun for the kids and keep them healthy and calm.
Spend some time in the kitchen with your kids and teach them how to cook. In this how to video two girls show kids how to make an Indian style curry chicken. This is a great recipe that only requires 5 ingredients.
Spend time in the kitchen with your kids and teach them to eat healthy. This how to video demonstrates how to make a ricotta fruit dips with your kids. All you need for this fruity ricotta dip is your favorite fruit, yogurt, and ricotta cheese.
One of the things I like to show kids is that they don't have to limit themselves to "cartoons". The lighthouse scene is a step in the direction of "realism" while still being made up of simple components. Not just for kids, but anyone looking to improve weak drawing skills.
Get serious, stay calm, pay attention to the teacher. Don't talk. This is a serious thing: fire drills. Be prepared. They warn kids if they are not serious they may kill someone. Well, thank you FEMA-- another PSA and government effort to protect the kids!
Today's smartphones and tablets offer a great way for children to learn through interactive sight, sound, and touch, but they can also provide hours of genuine fun. If you have a spare tablet laying around—or at least a nice, durable case—the only thing you need to get your child started in this world of fun and learning is a handful of good apps.
This video will help moms and dads make homemade fruit parfait with kids. This not only teaches kids about cooking, but also help as a parent-bonding session.
Whether if it's to play games or watch Netflix or YouTube, children love using our smartphones and tablets. As an uncle of many, I don't mind my nieces and nephews using my gear, but I do mind them opening apps they have no business being in, like my photo gallery or messaging app.
Best way to bond with kids is to involve them into number of activities, where you can participate with them. Here we are with an activity which involves in making whole wheat cookies. You can involve your kids in this activity too.
Here is a great fun easy idea to let the kids have fun diving for glow sticks at night in the pool.This video will show you what the glow stick look like once they are at the bottom of the swimming pool in the dark.
We think curly hair is awesome, and we're totally jealous of Taylor Swift's natural mane of beautiful blonde curls. But if you have curly hair then you know that oftentimes it can be difficult to manage, and that frizzies pop up at the first sign of humidity.
Ever wish you could take your iMovie application on your desktop with you wherever you go? Now, with the iMovie app, you can use your iPhone 4 to edit videos on the go. The possibilities are endless - from making a video postcard to filming a kid's birthday party, you can make instant memories!
Remember the Precious Moments kids? You know, those teardrop-eyed little angels who were always moralizing on some topic or another and whose likeness was always seen on stationary sets, porcelain bells, and teacups?
By using the Sweet Treat cups, cardstock and a few extra crafting supplies, you can incorproate delicious jelly beans (or any other small, autumn-colored candy) into a crafted paper turkey. This is a great little decoration to put on the kids' table this Thanksigving season!
Unlock the "Slingshot Kid" trophy in the single-player campaign mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops with this gamer's guide! This video walkthrough will teach you everything you need to know to earn the "Slingshot Kid" achievement, taking out each target with a single shot.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a rocket with your kid. First, go to a craft store and buy a starter set that has all the parts for the rocket inside of it. After this, you can take all the parts out of it and grab the directions out of it. Use the directions to help your child make the rocket and get together with groups if you want to make a day of it. After you make the rocket, you and your kid can set it off with the others or alone in an open space! Have fun and enjoy making these!
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an edible bird house with your kids. You will need: bird seed, 1/2 c flour, 2 tbsp corn meal, scissors, twine, paper plate, ice cream cones, 1 pint milk, raisins, peanut butter, nuts, and graham crackers. Now, poke three holes into your paper plate. Then, glue the milk carton onto it with the glue. From here, mix the flour with the peanut butter and then rub it on the crackers. After this, stick the crackers on the milk carton. From here, the kids can us...
In this video, we learn how to make breakfast cereal for kids. First, you will need to buy an array of different cereals for your child to choose from. Pick out some that are healthy, but also tasty so the child will like them. Once your kid has picked out the one they want, get a large bowl. Pour the cereal into the bowl until it's filled up with a serving size. From here, you will grab your choice of milk and pour it onto the cereal in the bowl. When you have enough milk in the bowl, stick ...
