Creative Crafts Corner — #LearningThroughPlay

Snail Sprint! by HABA is a colorful racing game where magnetic snails climb around a metal tin game board. It’s simple, fun, and silly — perfect for kids learning strategy without heavy competition. Read our shortened review (originally by Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones on Goonhammer) to see if it’s the right fit for your next family game night!

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).

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.