Making Paper Houses and Painting Circuits – Bare Conductive. I came across this safe, non-toxic paint at this year’s NYC Maker Faire. Loads of great projects to experiment safely with electricity and art.
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littleBits: EZ Electronics for Kids
This electronics kit requires no soldiering and is a perfect way to introduce kids to electronics. The components are designed to be snapped together with small magnets to make all kinds of contraptions and devices. The $129 starter kit includes a button, potentiometer, a pressure sensor, LED light, a vibration motor and more. Young inventors [...]
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My First Invention: Impossible Without Dad
A couple of years ago, I was building stuff from paper towel and toilet paper tubes with my two kids, then 3 and 4. We assembled a bunch of random sculptures using tape, scissors, and lots of glue, then I had a light-bulb moment, “If only there was a way to easily connect these things.” [...]
The Loog Guitar
This is an awesome kit that I stumbled upon on Kickstarter. The bidding is closed to fund the project, but it looks like designer Rafael Atijas had no problem funding his project – got 437% of his funding goal and, from what I can tell, looks like he’s getting ready to ship out the first [...]
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Rolobox: Because Cardboard Boxes Need Wheels
I love this idea. Our all time favorite toy is a simple cardboard box. And this is a really ingenious way to make cars, trolley’s, houses on wheels with your cardboard boxes. Of course, kids are going to want to get inside it and wheel each other around, but that’s just not going [...]
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USA Map Made From Old Cereal Boxes
What a fun way to use those old cereal boxes. DIY PROJECT: Make a Map of the USA With Old Cereal Boxes | Mom ETC Original post from Inhabitots here.
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Old Skateboards Converted into Toys
Portland-based artist Jason Greene makes toys and furniture out of old skateboards. These buses are very cool and he’s only charging $25 a piece (plus shipping) Only two are available as of this posting. So you gotta move fast! He also makes chairs, yo-yo’s and tops. This is one of those times when sifting through [...]
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Chalk O’ Blocks
I’m a big fan of covering pretty much anything with chalkboard paint. Naef’s Colorum are a set of wood cubes that come with a set of crayons to add to the fun. Would be fun to make instant picture puzzles and try to solve them. Naef Colorem | Kid Crave.
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How to Knit a Uterus
You know what my knitting circle is missing? Awkward anatomy lessons. Why knit a boring old hat, scarf, or sweater, when you can knit a uterus! Well, follow the link for full plans to knit an “anatomically correct” uterus. You can hang it from the tree and imagine uterus fruit, as this picture so wonderfully [...]
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Instructable: Guitar Hero controller for Toddlers
This is awesome. Finally, the kids can’t blame their equipment for getting schooled by the adults. Another reason to push videogames on your kids. Guitar Hero controller for Toddlers.
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