Creative Crafts Corner

Quick, easy, and adorable! These paper plate ghosts are the perfect Halloween craft for kids—cheap, fun, and done in under 15 minutes.

Make these adorable Pumpkin Shaped Rice Krispie Treats for a festive Halloween or fall dessert! With orange marshmallow goodness, pretzel stems, and candy Airhead leaves, they’re easy, fun, and perfect for kids to help make.

Turn recycled toilet paper rolls into adorable Halloween bats! A fun, eco-friendly craft for kids with simple materials, big creativity, and plenty of spooky charm.

Looking for your child’s first real board game? Dragon’s Breath by HABA blends fun, learning, and adorable dragon-themed play in a game that both kids and parents will enjoy. 

Unlock the secrets of chemistry with this easy invisible ink experiment! Using lemon juice, water, a cotton swab, and a lamp, kids can write hidden messages and reveal them with heat — a playful way to explore science and secrecy (credit: MKE with Kids).

A simple and fun science experiment for kids: place celery stalks in colored water and observe how the plant’s stem carries dye up into the leaves over several days. This visual activity helps children understand the parts of a plant—especially the stem and xylem—and how water and nutrients travel through a plant. (Adapted with credit to Generation Genius) Generation Genius

Turn candy into a science experiment with this colorful, fun, and easy activity your kids will love! Explore solubility, prediction, and observation with just Skittles and water—perfect for home or classroom science fun.

Create a fun and educational baking soda volcano with your kids using simple materials like playdough, baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. This hands-on science experiment teaches chemical reactions in a playful, memorable way that’s perfect for curious young learners!

We took Magna-Tiles Treasure Hunt for a spin, and it turned out to be more than just another tile set. This creative expansion lets kids design their own board games using magnetic tiles, reusable stickers, and a sprinkle of imagination. It’s a fun way to introduce early game design concepts, all while keeping the cleanup easy and the creativity flowing. See how it played out in our full review!

Practice leaf sorting is a fun and educational activity that helps kids develop important skills like classification, observation, and fine motor control. Using leaves collected from outside, children can sort by color, shape, size, or texture, making it a perfect hands-on nature activity to boost curiosity and early learning.

Brighten any day—rain or shine—with this easy, kid-friendly craft! Learn how to make a paper plate frisbee using simple supplies, and add a playful STEAM twist for some educational fun.

Looking for a fun, creative game that keeps your little ones entertained and laughing? We tested out Charlie’s Colorforms Silly Faces Game and it did not disappoint! From goofy expressions to endless mix-and-match fun, this classic game is a hit for sparking imagination and building fine motor skills. Check out our full review and see why this one earned a permanent spot on our play shelf!