Cloud Dough
Try this fun and easy make-at-home cloud dough. Mix ½ cup lotion with a drop or two of food coloring. (Can omit food coloring if you don’t have it). Then mix in 1 cup of cornstarch. Kneed together with hands and have fun playing and creating!
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Outdoor Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
Looking for ways to entice kids outside to take in some fresh air and burn off some surplus energy? Try this scavenger hunt. Happy hunting.
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Soap & Pepper Experiment
Washing hands is very important. This is a great experiment for your kids to see how soap helps to keep the germs away. Pour water in a shallow bowl. Shake or grind pepper over the water. Your dirty fingers attacks the pepper, but wipe a little soap on your fingers and the pepper stays away! Little scientists at home will be learning & having fun too!
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Kite Craft
Windy days make us think about flying kites! Express your creativity by decorating your own kite to hang in a window or door for passersby to appreciate! Fun and easy to make using construction paper, scissors, crayons or markers and a piece of ribbon.
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Jelly Fish Craft
Creating animals is fun with items you can find around your house – like paper plates and ribbon or yarn! Use your creativity to make your very own jellyfish. What other ocean animals have you made?
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Backyard Explorer
Ever explore your own backyard? Our very own environmentalist Mark Grassi, has a goal of connecting kids & kids at heart, with the wonders of nature in our own little piece of Mother Nature called Arlington Heights. Learn what you need.
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Arbor Day Celebration
Celebrate the 148th Arbor Day with the Arlington Heights Park District. Where we planted a new tree at Legacy Park.
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Rocket Craft
5-4-3-2-1….Blast Off! You can create your very own rocket using empty paper towel tubes, construction paper and your imagination. Enjoy your outer space adventure! |
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Virtual Tours
Enjoy virtual tours of various Chicago landmarks and recreational areas. (Do you miss traveling with friends through the Arlington Classic Tour Club? Here’s a way to take a virtual architectural tour in Chicago without leaving your home.) www.chicagodetours.com/architecture-tours/ |
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Building a Box Fort
It’s a perfect activity for any kid that loves to build and offers great skills building from planning, to problem-solving and critical thinking.
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Arbor Day Artists Contest
- DEADLINE TO ENTER: FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH
- ONE ENTRY OUT OF EACH AGE CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE.
- WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
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Family Hand Print Craft
Using fine motor skills to trace, cut and glue – you can make your own family hand picture! We’re all in this together – and it starts at home! Stay in to save lives.
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Spring Flowers Craft
Are spring flowers coming up in your yard? A fun twist on painting – using a fork to help make your spring flowers.
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Sink or Float ?
Experiments are fun! Find fun objects from around your house and have everyone guess if they are going to sink or float.
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Name Puzzles Craft
Picture puzzles aren’t only fun, but they also help kids develop eye-hand coordination, and learn color concepts, and more! Try making your own cute picture puzzle using your name or any fun picture you’d like. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift idea!
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Build a Birdhouse
Envirogroup invites you to attract birds to your backyard with a fun DIY Birdhouse activity. This is a great Springtime project for families, and kids big and small!
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Fun Magic Trick
Don't blink! Check out a bit of magic today! Watch as this handkerchief vanishes right before your very eyes.
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Hungry Caterpillar Craft
Why not read the Hungry Caterpillar at home, and also bring it into 3D life too! This fun craft uses simple to find supplies and is a fun way to let your kiddos imagination run wild. Show us your creativity!
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Cut and Paste Craft
Using magazines, ads, newspapers you have at home you can cut and paste all sorts of things! Find colors, people, animals, the options are endless. For older kids, they can find inspirational words or thoughts to keep them motivated and focused.
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Sunshine Art and Craft
Grab your glue, glitter, paints, construction paper, and paper plates. This activity is easy & uses mostly everyday items.
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Spring Showers Umbrella Craft
Get ready for spring showers with this easy DIY umbrella craft using mostly everyday items you have around the house.
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Cooking Together
This develops planning, and problem-solving skills. It’s also an engaging, offline social activity. Why not unplug and connect with the kiddos in the kitchen. Bon appétit!
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Ravioli
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Send a personalized note through Mail
This is a great way to let your loved ones know that you're thinking of them. Be creative with markers, crayons, and other easy to find supplies at home today. They're fun to make and to receive!
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