Paper Fan

Here is a new twist on the classic paper fan. We used foil paper with a wide craft stick and decorated with Sharpie markers. But we suspect plain or patterned paper would work just as well. This is a useful craft for the upcoming weather forecast that has the temps up over 90 degrees! Click here for directions and have fun with this craft!

Back of fan (front of fan top left)

Bug Observation Jar

Glass pasta sauce jar turned 

into a Bug Observation Jar!

This is a super interesting and engaging activity for kids and adults alike. The project is also recycled as well as recyclable! 

We decorated both a glass (left) and a plastic (right below) container (depending on the level of safety individual folks require) with Sharpie markers. 

Since this is a tool to "view" bugs and not indefinitely house them, there is no need to put air holes in the cover.

 Plastic Deli Tub with toy grasshopper 

and real (wasp?) nest that blew

down on a very windy day

Take your new bug jar out capture (gently), observe, identify (if you are so inclined) and release!

Materials: 

• Glass or Plastic Container
• Sharpie Markers
• Bug Field Guide (optional)

Umbrella Craft

'Rainy Day Craft' picture

With rain in the forecast though most of the week we thought this was a fitting craft for the weather we are having! This is a super-fun craft for any age and most of the materials you probably have around the house! Follow the link here for the material list and directions. Enjoy!