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Vegan summer rolls | spring rolls | rainbow rolls

Some people call them summer rolls, rice paper rolls, spring rolls or even rainbow rolls. I love to call them summer rolls since it's always warm where I live. These vegan summer rolls are filled with so much goodness, they are delicious and healthy. I have made many summer rolls in the past and it seems most people love them. When I posted these vegan summer rolls on my Instagram account people often went crazy and asked for my recipe. These rolls are colorful and pretty, they are healthy and a great party snack.

My summer rolls are:

Vegan summer rolls are versatile

I love how versatile summer rolls are. You can add your favorite ingredients, make them look fancy and colorful or keep them simple. I love to include a lot of vegetables, sprouts, legumes like chickpeas, a few nuts or seeds and sometimes even fruits. And yes I often get fancy and color the noodles pink, yellow or blue! I am not using any artificial colors, I color them with beet juice, turmeric and spirulina powder, which are perfect to use as all natural food coloring. Of course, you don't have to color your noodles and just use them plain.

To make this recipe, you will need rice paper, your favorite veggies/fruits and either rice noodles or any other "Asian noodles". The noodles I am using are called " cellophane noodles " (glass noodles), they are very thin, transparent and only need to cook for one minute. You can also use regular rice or stuff your vegan summer rolls with veggies and/or fruits only. I like to include glass noodles though as it keeps me full for a longer time.

Serve your vegan summer rolls with a delicious sauce

You can use any dipping sauce of choice. I made a hot peanut butter dipping sauce but when I am lazy I often just dip these rolls in soy sauce. The recipe for the creamy peanut butter sauce is in the recipe notes. You can make it nut-free by using sunflower seed butter! Let me know if you try out my recipe and please report back if you liked it.

Vegan summer rolls / spring rolls

Vegan summer rolls which are often called spring rolls or rainbow rolls. These rolls are colorful, healthy, gluten free and delicious. Fill them with your preferred veggies and get creative!

Vegetables:

Boil the noodles as per the instructions on the packaging, discard the hot water and rinse with cool water. Optional: Color one part of the noodles with beet juice and stir until all the noodles are pink. You can color the other part with a little bit of spirulina powder (for a nice turquoise color) or with turmeric powder (for a nice yellow color), get creative!

Finely cut or spiralize your veggies and fruits (in case you want to use fruits too):

Roast chickpeas with a little bit of oil and soy sauce (optional) in a saucepan:

Fill a large bowl or pot with water and completely dip your rice paper in the water for about 10-20 seconds. I am using the following brand of rice paper:

I used a lightly greased parchment paper on my working surface, to avoid that the rice paper sticks to the surface. Place your (cooled) noodles and veggies in the center of the rice paper and a bit in front of it:

Roll it up carefully, it's a bit tricky since the rice paper is very thin and can burst easily. I always seal the sides first

Dip in sauce, of choice, for example, soy sauce or peanut butter sauce (recipe below in recipe notes). Enjoy!

The recipe makes 7 vegan summer rolls. Nutrition facts are for one roll

4 tbsp sunflower seed butter (or peanut butter)

4 tbsp coconut milk, canned

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp coconut sugar

2 tsp hot sauce (e.g. sriracha)

1/3 - 1/2 tsp (or to taste) salt (or use 1-2 tbsp of soy sauce)

Optional (but very recommended):

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp garlic powder

2 cloves of garlic, minced

Mix everything together in a bowl with a whisk. Enjoy!

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Have you gotten into the slime fun that's going on? There are so many fun ways to create slime and we have tried many of them. I thought it would be really fun, though to make a non-toxic edible slime. This is an edible Starburst Slime! Yup- it is made from candy. Yum, right?!?! Who wouldn't want to make some rainbow, stretchy, gooey and completely edible slime from Starburst candies? ( I also have some Edible Bubble Gum Slime, Sour Patch Kids Slime, Gummy Bear Floam, Edible Witches Brew Slime, Marshmallow Slime, Candy Corn Slime, Chocolate Slime & Laffy Taffy Slime that are all edible!)

The Starburst slime is stretchy and pretty sticky. It is more clay-like in consistency and works best to play with when it is a little warm. It is easy to make, but does need some adult supervision since cooking is involved. This edible slime only has 3 ingredients! If you have ever made homemade marshmallow fondant for cake decorating, it is a LOT like that.

How to Make Edible Starburst Slime:
Ingredients Instructions:
Gather materials. You will want a couple of small glass bowls and a pot of water to cook on the stove. Divide the Starburst candies by color and unwrap. Place each color into a small glass bowl.

Mix ¼ c. powdered sugar with ¼ c. cornstarch.

Boil a pot of water and place the glass bowl into the pot to melt the Starburst candies. (Making it like a double boiler). Stir regularly to prevent burning. Once melted, remove from heat.

Turn onto a surface dusted with the cornstarch and powdered sugar mixture. Wait about five minutes until cooled. It can burn you at this point, so REALLY be careful!

Knead the melted candy with the powdered sugar mixture. Be sure to pull it and stretch it as you knead to let a lot of air into it. This will help it to be less sticky and more stretchy.

Now it is time to play! Make sure to wash their hands first if they want to eat their Starburst slime. My kids wanted to immediately mix all of the colors and see how it looked.

IF IT LASTS, you can store it in a sealed container for a few days. 🙂

How does it work? There is some science behind it. When the candy is melted and then kneaded, air bubbles are incorporated into the candy ( like taffy), making it lighter and stretchier.

Want Some More Super Fun Edible Experiments?
Edible Sour Patch Kids Slime Edible Gummy Bear Floam Edible Laffy Taffy Slime Edible Chocolate Slime
Edible Marshmallow Slime (with Sprinkles!)
Non-Toxic Static Slime Edible Candy Corn Slime Want a Couple More Edible Slime Ideas?

Juicy Noodles Cake Chemistry
Edible Earth's Core
Rock Candy Geodes
And this post on 100 Edible Education Projects!!

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Finished project! You can make your own with clear contact paper, tissue paper, and black construction paper!

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From churros to corn dogs, these 25+ Copycat Disney Recipes will have you feeling the magic of Disneyland and Walt Disney World from the comfort of your own home!

25+ Copycat Disney Recipes

Hi friends! Who here is a Disney fan? Who is MISSING the Disney Parks?! As a Disneyland AP and Walt Disney World fan, it can be hard on us when we can't visit the parks, especially when it comes to the amazing food! If you follow us on @mydisneyeats, you KNOW we love our Disney food! So what better way to bring the Disney magic home than with some delicious Disney Recipes?! We've got a handful of actual copycat recipes from Disneyland and Walt Disney World PLUS some Disney-inspired recipes from our friends that you're sure to love! Let's take a look...

Disneyland Copycat Recipes

Mickey Rice Krispie Treats

Is there anything more fun than a Mickey Rice Krispie Treat on Main Street? It's a snack that I always get with my kids and we share. So they were over the moon when successfully made some fun copycat treats at home.
Get a copycat Mickey Rice Krispie Treats recipe here
Churro Toffee

It's the HOTTEST candy at Disneyland right now, so it's likely if you've been in the last year that you've heard of the Churro Toffee!
Get a copycat Churro Toffee recipe here
Hand Dipped Corn Dogs

Do you love to stop at the Little Red Wagon on Main Street in Disneyland? If you do, you're going to love this recipe! Serve 'em with a bag of chips and a soda for that authentic Disney feel.
Get a copycat Hand Dipped Corn Dogs recipe here
Cafe Fried Pickles

If you're familiar with Disneyland then you likely know about the amazing Fried Pickles from the Carnation Cafe! They're perfectly crunchy dill pickles served with house sauce and you know what, they're out of this world! I get them anytime I'm in Carnation Cafe for lunch or dinner.
Get your copycat Carnation Cafe Fried Pickles recipe here
Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Another Carnation Cafe favorite is of course their Loaded Baked Potato Soup! There is nothing more heart warming and hearty on a cool Disneyland day than a bowl of this soup and now if you have a hankering, you can try it at home!
Get your Carnation Cafe Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe here
Mickey Beignets

They're warm, donut-y and covered in powdered sugar, what's not to love?! Mickey Beignets are a must for your Disneyland stop and now you can make your own at home! But can you stop yourself from eating a whole batch? That's the real question.
Get your copycat Mickey Beignets recipe here
Disneyland Mint Julep

Are you a fan of the Mint Julep Bar? I love stopping by there for a refreshing drink and maybe a Mickey Beignet (or three). Well now you can get replicate the goodies of the Mint Julep Bar at home with the beignets recipe above and now the Mint Julep!
Get your copycat Mint Julep recipe here
Matterhorn Macaroons

Are you a fan of the Matterhorn Macaroon (not to be confused with Macaron) from Disneyland's Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe? It's one treat you have to try at least once. And now if you're a huge fan of the sweet cookie treat, you can make your own at home.
Get your copycat Matterhorn Macaroon recipe here
Disneyland Honey Pot Crispy Treat

Are you as big of a fan of Pooh Corner as I am? I love stopping there for some of the best baked goods in the park, and this Disneyland Honey Pot Crispy Treat is no exception! We love them so much that we even whipped up some at home!
Get your copycat Disneyland Honey Pot Crispy Treat recipe here
Monte Christo Sandwich

Mmmm...Cafe Orleans in Disneyland has some of the best food at Disneyland, don't you agree? Between the Pommes Frites and the Monte Christo, you'll leave with a full tummy! Thankfully you can also try your hand at the tasty French inspired sandwich at home, let us know how it turns out!
Get your copycat Monte Christo Sandwich recipe here
Galaxy's Edge Blue Milk

Love it or hate it? There are many out there who have strong feelings about the Blue and Green Milk at Disney's Galaxy's Edge. I personally love the Blue Milk, so it's fun to know there is a recipe where I can try to make my own at home!
Get your copycat Blue Milk recipe here
Dole Whip Popsicles

Are you a Dole Whip fan? It's my #1 favorite Disney snack. So why not whip up a popsicle version of the sweet pineapple soft-serve treat that only takes minutes to prepare?!
Get a copycat Dole Whip Popsicle recipe here
Walt Disney World Copycat Recipes

The Grey Stuff

Try the grey stuff, it's delicious. Don't believe me? Ask the dishes! Now both Disney World and Disneyland have their own version of the Grey Stuff now, but this one's based on the OG...the delicious mousse you can find at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom!
Get a copycat Grey Stuff recipe here
Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake

If you've been to 50's Prime Time Café in Hollywood Studios, you know that their top requested beverage is the PB&J Milkshake. And it's for good reason, that thing is DELICIOUS! If you're in a hurry you can also grab it to go next door at the Tune-In Lounge or even better, make it at home!
Get your copycat Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake recipe here
Le Cellier Cheese Soup

Have you been to Le Cellier in the Canada Pavilion of EPCOT World Showcase? If you have, you have likely tried their cheese soup. It's amazing! And when you're missing your EPCOT fix, try whipping up a batch at home!
Get a copycat Le Cellier Cheese Soup recipe here
Chocolate Hazelnut Lunch Box Tarts

If you've had the chance to stop by Woody's Lunch Box in Toy Story Land then you know you can't leave without one of their Lunch Box Tarts! Well now you can get your fill at home with this fun recipe.
Get your Chocolate Hazelnut Lunch Box Tarts recipe here
Pongu Lumpia

Pongu Lumpia is probably my favorite snack from Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. And we're lucky enough that Disney shared a recipe with us that was adapted to be made right at home.
Get your Pongu Lumpia recipe here
Apple Strudel

In the midst of all of the caramel goodness from the Germany Pavilion, I hope you had a chance to to try the Apple Strudel from Sommerfest! It's delicious and one of my favorite EPCOT treats.
Get your Apple Strudel recipe here
More Disney Inspired and Copycat Recipes
Let's keep the magic alive, my friends!

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You don't know true dedication to the cause until you've spent all night building your own miniature replica Death Star.

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We're all very excited about the new Star Wars film coming out, so it seemed like a great opportunity for some space themed science! I'll be publishing individual posts for these activities over the next few weeks, but for now here are our ideas.

Find the best material for a light sabre? What features should a light sabre have? Should it bend or stay fixed? Would cardboard work? How about a pool noodle? What could you use to make the handle grippy?

Can you make a light up R2-D2 using play dough circuits like our play dough pumpkin?

Learn about shapes with this brilliant shape Yoda from Toddler Approved.

Learn about plants and what they need to grow with these Star Wars Terrariums.

Can you engineer a Star Wars ship using cardboard? Maybe a bit like this shuttle from I Heart Crafty Things.

Can you draw a symmetrical R2D2?

We love these Star Wars snowflake templates, I can't wait to try one.

Fun-a-Day froze Hans Solo in a special icy prison. This would be a great way to learn about simple chemical reactions, or if you'd rather not use baking soda, why not trap some Star Wars figures in ice? Can you think of several different ways to speed up the melting process?

These rainbow loom light sabres are brilliant from Frugal Fun for Boys too.

Freeze water in a balloon and trap your Star Wars figure in an icy cave.

How about this cube Yoda from CubeCraft?

Could you make a Death Star Pinata using paper mache?

Try a Star Wars Straw Rocket like this one we made for Days Out With The Kids.

Fun a Day also made some awesome looking lava slime!

How about a frozen Death Star? Can you think of different ways to melt it? We used this Death Star Mould for our icy Death Star.
More ideas
How about a Star Wars LEGO Magnet Maze.

Can you use static electricity to make jumping star wars ships a bit like these jumping leaves?

Or a Star Wars Cartesian diver?
Star Wars LEGO
We love the look of the new LEGO TIE fighter and Millenium Falcon.

Can you think of any more Star Wars themed activities?

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The best part is, the dye is food so you can eat your colored eggs when you're done!

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I love dyeing Easter eggs; you can get so creative with the colors and patterns you make! This year I decided to try something a little different, and it worked great! So today I'm going to show you how to dye Easter eggs naturally using unconventional things you might already have in your kitchen. I've provided a comprehensive color chart below so you can decide which colors you want to try making!

You can sometimes get some surprising results when using natural dye for Easter eggs, but that's part of the fun! Get the kids involved, make some guesses about how the colors will turn out, and see who is right!

The color chart will tell you how to get the colors you want, whether they're brighter and more intense, or softer and more muted. But be prepared to go with the flow a bit; results will vary because, unlike store-bought dye, no two natural ingredients are exactly alike and won't produce the exact same color time after time, no matter how careful you are when creating the dye.

How To Dye Easter Eggs Naturally

20 minutes (time spent doing stuff)

1 to 48 hours, or more... your choice! (time spent waiting around)

at least an hour and a half, or more for brighter colors (total project time)

Tools

Materials

white eggs

water

white vinegar

paper towels

natural ingredients for dye (see color chart below)

Instructions

There are two methods for dyeing Easter eggs naturally: the cold dye method and the hot dye method.

The cold dye method calls for cooking the eggs, and separately cooking the dye, then putting the eggs in the dye once the dye has cooled to room temperature. This results in soft, subtle colors, but the coloring may be slightly uneven and mottled ( though this can give you the cool specks and flecks in the color that you see in the photo above!).

The hot dye method calls for cooking the eggs along with the natural dye ingredients all in the same pot at the same time, then allowing the eggs to continue to sit in the hot dye until the desired color is reached. This allows the hot dye to penetrate the egg shell deeper, resulting in a brighter, more intense color. The coloring is more even and solid with the hot dye method, but the eggs will be overcooked. ( Not a problem if you don't usually eat your hard-boiled eggs after Easter is over, but if you intend to eat them, you might try the cold dye method instead!)

Color Chart

The color chart below will tell you which method to use for each color. Remember, you can always get additional colors by dyeing the egg one color, pulling it out and wiping it dry, then dyeing it in a second color!

Cold Dye Method:

Start by hard boiling your eggs. I shared my trick for the perfect hard boiled eggs every time earlier, so check that out if your hard boiled eggs are sometimes a little overcooked or hard to peel.

I used a big pan with a pasta insert so that I could easily pull the eggs out of the water after they were done cooking. If you don't have a pan that comes with a pasta insert, you can get a separate one, like this one that will fit a 20 quart pot, or this one that should fit most 8 quart pots or larger.

Set your eggs aside in the fridge once they are hard boiled, then you can make the dyes.

Choose your dye ingredient, and put that in a pot on the stove according to the directions in the color chart. NOTE: When using coffee or grape juice, don't add additional water and skip to the part where you add vinegar and your eggs (no boiling needed).

Add 4 cups of water; bring it all to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Allow the ingredients to simmer for 15-30 minutes ( the longer you let the ingredients simmer, the stronger the dye color will be, but anything past 30 minutes doesn't really help much).

Strain the solid ingredients out of the dye, and set the dye aside in a bowl, cup, or mason jar. Add 2 T white vinegar to the dye and stir to incorporate. Add your eggs and leave them in the dye according to the times listed on the color chart.

Once the eggs are dyed, remove them from the dye using a slotted spoon, and set them on a paper towel or wire rack to dry. You can also pat them dry with the paper towel, but this will remove some of the color and make the finished eggs even more soft and subtle.

Hot Dye Method:

Choose your dye ingredient, and put that in a pot on the stove according to the directions in the color chart. NOTE: When using coffee or grape juice, don't add additional water, but do add vinegar and eggs and boil according to directions below.

Add your eggs, 4 cups of water, and 2 T white vinegar; bring everything to a boil. Allow the eggs and other ingredients to boil for 15-30 minutes ( the longer you let the ingredients boil, the stronger the dye color will be, but anything past 30 minutes doesn't really help much, and your eggs will be overcooked).

Remove the eggs from the dye and pat them dry with a paper towel ( with the hot dye method you don't need to worry about removing any color with the paper towel), and set them aside to dry on a paper towel or wire rack.

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Let's be honest, they're not the tastiest treat you can get this time of year. So why not instead perform a science experiment on them!

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Peeps are a classic holiday candy, especially at Easter. They are full of sugar and gelatin - and they are terrible for your health - but they sure are fun!

If you'd like to find something to do with your Easter Peeps that doesn't involve eating them, try using them for an Easter science experiment that will be both fun and educational for the kids!
Note: For more Easter fun, see my Easter activities for Kids page.
There are a lot of varieties of Easter peeps you can choose from, including bunnies, chicks, eggs, etc. We used pink bunnies for our experiment, but any of the other Easter peeps should work just as well.

We placed one peep each into the bottom of three glasses.

We then filled each glass with a different liquid.

We chose to use water, vinegar, and clear soda as our three liquids.

If you have kids who are old enough, this would be a good time to have them make a prediction about what will happen to each of the peeps as they sit in the liquid. Write down their predictions so you can re-visit them once the experiment has concluded.

About two days later, we checked on our peeps again.

The liquid in the water glass had turned quite pink, much more so than the liquid in the vinegar and soda glasses.

As for the peeps themselves, the one in the vinegar had started to noticeably disintegrate. Its outside was white and frothy looking.

At first glance, the peeps in the water and soda didn't seem to have changed much at all.

However, we removed the peeps from the liquid and placed them onto a tray to examine them more closely.

In removing them from the glasses, it was apparent that the despite the fact that they looked similar in the glasses, the peep that had soaked in soda was more fragile than the peep that had been in the water. In fact, the poor soda peep lost its ear as we transferred it to the tray!

We then took a fork and gently pushed down on each of the peeps to see what would happen.

Nothing interesting happened when we pushed down on the peep that had been in water. It still had a pretty substantial feel to it and didn't squish all that much.

The peep that had been in vinegar continued to break down and disintegrate, as it had become very squishy and not firm at all. White bubbles spread out all around the peep when pressure was applied.

The peep that had been in soda was also very squishy. Its insides started to burst out as we pressed down gently on it, as if it was ready to disintegrate.

If your children wrote down their predictions at the start of the experiment, be sure to revisit their predictions and see how accurate their predictions were. If their predictions completely missed the mark, discuss why the results you got were so different from their predictions.

All in all, this was a fun experiment and the results were a bit surprising.

One way you could change up this experiment is to use different liquids. Another option would be to compare outcomes after different soaking times (e.g., 24 hours vs. 72 hours).

More Easter resources

More Easter posts from Gift of Curiosity:
For more Easter activities and printables your kids will love, see my Easter Activities for Kids page and my Easter Pinterest board. Follow Katie @ Gift of Curiosity's board Easter on Pinterest.

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While it is still too rainy to do a lot of gardening outside, here's a cute plant activity you can do inside with some things you might have at home. Don't have grass seed? Check your pantry for some chia seeds and make like its 1980!

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Spring is just around the corner and my kiddos are itching to start planting seeds. Our little DIY sprout house made from sponges had my kids giddy with excitement. Combining engineering and science into one awesome project was a motivating way to learn about germination. It definitely brought a whole new meaning to the word "greenhouse"! (Get it?!)

These awesome sprout houses are the perfect addition to our plant activity pack!

Getting Ready

To make the spout house, we first gathered our supplies. For each house, we needed:

4 plain sponges

Scissors

Toothpicks

Hot glue gun {optional but makes construction quick}

Plate

Seeds {wheat berries, chia, or alfalfa seeds sprout quickly}

Building the Sprout House

First, my kiddos selected their base. Both chose the green sponge to look like grass. Then, they cut a second sponge in half to form 2 walls.

To make the other walls, they cut the third sponge in half. Then, they cut one of those halves in half again.

For the roof, they cut the last sponge in half. They were ready to put them all together!

To hold up the walls, we inserted two toothpicks in the bottom and sides of each wall with about 1/2 inch of toothpick sticking out.

Both kid needed a little help pushing the toothpicks in - especially when connecting two walls. If your walls still seem a little wobbly, you can use a little hot glue to hold them together.

For the roof, we used toothpicks as connectors again, but it was pretty tricky to secure the roof to the walls and each other. And so, I ended up just using the hot glue gun to hold on the roof.

Once the house was built, it was time to cover it with seeds. Both kids wanted wheat berries for the bottom because it grows wheat grass.

My 5 year-old chose to mix chia and alfalfa seeds for the roof. I put about a tablespoon of seeds in a little dish and mixed in a little water to make a seed slurry. The chia seeds absorb a lot of water and become kind of gummy. Therefore, it actually helps make spreading the seeds on the roof a whole lot easier.

Once the seeds were "planted" all there was left to do was water and wait. We poured water in the plate and allowed the sponge to absorb the water to moisten the wheat berries.

For the roof, both kids carefully sprayed the seeds several times a day with a misting bottle. It's still a bit chilly here, so our heat is cranked up, making it very easy for the tiny chia seeds to dry out. So, twice a day, I soaked all the sponges with water just to be safe.

Within two days the wheat berries began to sprout tiny roots.

And a week later, our sprout houses looked due for a mow.

Both kiddos loved checking on their house throughout the day and watching to see when and how quickly the different seeds grew. My 5 year-old would search to find all the little roots that would travel over the bumpy sponge to find a little nook to get a hold in. You can tell the seeds in the crack of the roof where moisture pooled grew the best.

No matter how many times we sprout seeds, it's always a little magical, and this time was no exception.

The Science of Seeds

Seeds, even the tiniest ones, contain the food and all the instructions necessary to sprout a new plant. All they need are the right conditions: the right temperature, consistent moisture and a good location.

We saw that the seeds on the outer edges of the sponge tended to dry out more quickly and didn't grow as well.

At first, the plant depends on the energy stored within the seed to grow. As the seed soaks up water, its food stored inside begins to be converted into energy in the form of enzymes. The enzymes trigger the seed to send out roots and germinate.

First the roots break out of the hard protective outer layer of the seed called the seed coat. They grow downwards and begin to anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients.

Next, the seed begins to grow a stem, a process called germination. Once germination takes place, the plant grows, eventually making its own food from nutrients it takes in from the soil and through photosynthesis.

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Spring is just around the corner and my kiddos are itching to start planting seeds. Our little DIY sprout house made from sponges had my kids giddy with excitement. Combining engineering and science into one awesome project was a motivating way to learn about germination.

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Go through your toys and choose some to donate to those in need! 

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Go through your toys and choose some to donate to those in need! 

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Parents: if you want to get in on the action as well, here is a list of non-profits I found online for donating household items. My disclaimer... I have not gone through every non-profit on this list, and some may not be operating during this time.

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Take some time to explore some works by famous artists and then try to make your own art!

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Crafts for kids can be fun AND educational. Here are some tips for creating art based on famous artists and ideas for inspiration!
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How To Incorporate Famous Artists into Preschool Art

1. First, pick an artist. Get to know the basics about that artist. (i.e. Do a web search on them and look at some of their artwork or grab a kids' art book from the library and see which artist or art piece stands out to you.)

2. Second, find a picture book about that artist (or about something that stands out to you about their art). For example, there weren't any picture books I liked about Damien Hirst, so I found Butterfly, Butterfly by Peter Horacek because Hirst is known for the piece he did with butterfly wings. Some picture books about artists are on the longer side and not great for antsy three year olds. In that case, the illustrations of those books are a great resource! Summarize the book to your kids as you all look at the pictures! There's nothing wrong with skipping the long paragraphs if necessary.

3. Finally, craft away! By this point, you've seen tons of examples of the artist's work. Did something you saw remind you of a craft you saw on Pinterest? Did a piece make you think of something in nature? Think of the colors that artist uses; does it stir up any ideas? It's okay if it doesn't because............Pinterest! Instagram! Craft books!

Pinterest, Instagram, and how-to craft books etc. are my main ways for inspiration and ideas when I can't come up with an original idea myself. People have already thought of amazing and creative ways on how to incorporate famous artists into toddler and preschool crafts. So, if you're stuck, no worries. Try searching for general posts about a bunch of different artists and craft ideas or search for art for specific artists. Either way works.

Share below any ideas you love so we all can get some new inspiration!
For starters, here are some projects I've done with my toddlers and preschoolers. I hope the examples are helpful to you because I had trouble coming up with projects for toddlers when I first started my art class.
Claude Monet

WATER LILY FINGER PAINTING

Vincent van Gogh

PAINT WITH PLANTS

Use plants as paintbrushes to create incredible works of art! We love this simple, inexpensive, and educational idea inspired by "Almond Blossoms" by van Gogh! Find out the instructions here.

Henry Matisse

CUT AND PAINT COLLAGE

The kids had a lot of fun with this Henry Matisse project. You can "paint" with scissors and you can paint with paint!

CLASSIC PAPER CUTTING

Coco Chanel

FABRIC EXPLORATION

Piet Mondrian

SHAPE STUDY

Damien Hirst

BUTTERFLY COLLAGE

Since I used this one as an example above, I figured I'd throw it on here. We did it in the spring alongside a butterfly lesson (butterflies and art - killed two birds with one stone!). It's so simple and so educational. Here are the instructions!

Georges Seurat

PAINT WITH DOTS

Michelangelo

CLAY SCULPTURE

Michelangelo is just one of many artists who made sculptures. You can focus on any one of them or a variety of artists at one time! These beautiful clay sculptures are easy to make and are a great process art activity for kids.

Paul Klee

BLOCK PAINTING

Henri Rousseau

MONKEY COLLAGE

We had so much fun with this multi media art project. The kids loved working with the paint and the glue - both paint and glue are the messiest kind of fun!

Pablo Picasso

MIXED MEDIA ART

PAPER COLLAGE

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How to Incorporate Famous Artists into Toddler and Preschool Crafts

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Crafts for kids can be fun AND educational. Here are some tips for creating art based on famous artists and ideas for inspiration! *We use affiliate links and may earn commission from purchases made through those links. All opinions are our own. First, pick an artist. Get to know the basics about that artist.

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If you're looking to learn, come see what classes we have coming up!

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Here's a copycat Galaxy's Edge blue milk recipe!

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Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Blue Milk Recipe - Ashley Crafted

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This is a copy-cat recipe for Blue Milk featured at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Delicious, dairy free, and refreshing!

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This one is a fan favorite in our Kid Cooks class!

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Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a like a party in your mouth! It's a blend of your favorite island flavors in a fabulously bright, sweet and tangy summer pasta salad. A simple recipe with an outstanding pineapple-ginger dressing, this will be a hit everywhere you take it.

Chad and I are celebrating 20 years together and 10 years married this year. It is a big year. When we married it was not good timing for a honeymoon so we said we would take out honeymoon for our 1st anniversary. Well, 1st became 2nd and needless to say we never had that honeymoon. Here we are celebrating 10 years and I want to celebrate big.

Hawaii big! I am thinking about traveling to Hawaii and renewing our vows in a very intimate ceremony on the beach. I imagine a beautiful flowing floral dress, leis around our necks (Chad is wear some cool beach shorts and a shirt) and waves crashing on the beach with my beautiful daughter standing by my side. Lots of entertainment, hula dancing, luaus and food. Ohhhh, the food. That is the absolute perfect 'familymoon'!!!

I have never actually been to Hawaii, but I have dreamed of it and with summer nearing and Hawaii on my mind I was inspired to create a recipe with the essence of Hawaii in a summer salad. One of my favorite combinations that makes me think of Hawaii is ham and pineapple. The inspiration of this recipe actually came from the Hawaiian pizza (very mainland, huh?) once you try one you may never go back.

My favorite Hawaiian pizza is a hand tossed crust with marinara sauce that is fully loaded with ham, pineapple, red onion, and peppers. I took that amazing Hawaiian pizza and turned into my newest summer salad creation.

It all starts with a rainbow of vegetables, ham, tortellini and pineapple of course. But the real magic is the dressing. A sweet pineapple dressing with a little kick from ginger is the perfect complement to this fun and non-traditional Hawaiian Tortellini Salad.

This pasta salad is so summery and refreshing. I could not stop eating it. I did manage to share it with family and friends though. What can I say, I love to feed people. And they all loved it and asked for the recipe! That is the mark of a great recipe. I know you are going to love it too.

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Helpful Tips to make Hawaiian Tortellini Salad:

Salad is excellent the next day. If you like a lighter dressing coating make 1/2 of the dressing recipe. This gives it a nice and thick coating.

If you do not have ginger paste, you can use finely diced fresh ginger or ground ginger to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon).

This is a fantastic make ahead salad. When making ahead, use 1/2 of the dressing when preparing the salad. Reserve the remaining dressing to pour over the salad before you serve. This will keep the salad nice and creamy. If you use all of the dressing initially your pasta may soak up all the dressing.

What you will need to make Hawaiian Tortellini Salad:

See how easy this Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad is to make. Watch the video here:

Hawaiian Tortellini Salad

Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a like a party in your mouth! It's a blend of your favorite island flavors in a fabulously bright, sweet and tangy summer pasta salad. A simple recipe with an outstanding pineapple-ginger dressing, this will be a hit everywhere you take it.

Ingredients

Instructions

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Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad (WIth Video)

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Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a like a party in your mouth! It's a blend of your favorite island flavors in a fabulously bright, sweet and tangy summer pasta salad. A simple recipe with an outstanding pineapple-ginger dressing, this will be a hit everywhere you take it.

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Here's a few recipes for some adorable springtime snacks

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Now that all of my pink and read heart-shaped decorations have found their way back into the storage closet until February rolls around again next year, I've got all of my pretty pastels and Easter bunnies and chicks on deck, ready to make their debut pretty soon! While it's no secret that my sweet tooth is the strongest bone in my body, I'm trying to be a bit more mindful during these sugar-coated holidays to present my little one with adorably cute options that aren't loaded down with refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. I mean, you know ya girl is still going to indulge in a Cadbury Egg (or 4...they're my absolute favorite seasonal candy) but everything in moderation, right?

Just a few weeks ago you may have seen my post rounding up a few of my favorite healthy Valentine's Day Snacks for kids, and this time I decided to keep the party going strong with a collection of some of my favorite health-conscious snacks that are perfect for little hands to help make and eat!

These tasty treats were created by some seriously creative foodies that just so happen to have amazing blogs of their own! I've linked each photo to the original source, so make sure you show them a little love if you decide to give one a try! 😉
Breakfast Bagel Bunnies - Handmade Charlotte Healthy Easter Breakfast Pops - Eats Amazing Scrambled Easter Egg Bunny Bowl - Worth Pinning Easter Egg Hummus Toast - Fork and Beans Carrot Shaped Veggie Pizzas - Hungry Happenings Carrot Patch Hummus Pots - Taste and Tell Blog Easter Egg Fruit Pizza - Persnickety Plates Easter Fruit Baskets - The Gunny Sack Easter Bunny Waffles - Fork and Beans Funny Bunny Pears - Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons Easter Peep Kabobs - One Little Project Hash Brown Chicks - Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons Bunny Pot Pies 0 Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons Easter Bunny Deviled Eggs - Paas Easter Bunny Rolls - Skip to my Lou Easter Bunny Sandwiches - Ilona's Passion
And even if you've still got a sweet tooth after perusing all of these delicious healthier snack options, hop on over and dig into these scrumptious Easter Snack Crafts for kids!
You can also find more Easter related posts here: 15 Egg-cellent Easter Egg Fillers (That Aren't Candy) | 20 Easter Basket Fillers for Babies | Easter Basket Fillers for Toddlers

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Healthy Easter Snack Crafts for Kids - Southern Made Simple

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Affiliate links may be included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. Now that all of my pink and read heart-shaped decorations have found their way back into the storage closet until February rolls around again next year, I've got all of my pretty pastels and Easter bunnies and chicks on deck, ready to make their debut pretty soon!

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Pizza Waffles are simply pizza dough stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, then cooked in a waffle iron until golden brown. Serve them with a marinara dipping sauce for a fun lunch idea for kids. And adults love this recipe too!

So are you feeling overwhelmed by summer yet? Yeah, me too! Mainly, I am overwhelmed by the amount of food I have to supply for my children when they are out of school. They eat all day long and my grocery bill definitely reflects the season change. I won't even mention all the friends that hang out at Casa Jones looking for a snack or ten. Yes, ten.

Lunch time in the summer is very much a "fend for yourself" type of setting around here. Except for the youngest, they are all capable of preparing something healthy and appropriate to eat for lunch. Not that they always do, but they are capable 🙂 This leads me to my next Kids in the Kitchen Secret.....

Kids in the Kitchen Secret #3 - Provide food they already love and adore in new and exciting ways!

When I offered these Stuffed Pizza Waffles as a lunch option to my 14 year old son and his friends, they were all intrigued enough to agree to the idea and were quickly in the kitchen making their own food. They had a blast making them together and found the gooey cheese leaking out of the waffles especially intoxicating. Boys. So easily entertained.

I was inspired to let my kiddos try this out for themselves when I saw it on the Pillsbury website but I didn't like that they used biscuit dough. I decided to give pizza dough a try and it worked perfectly. You can either make your own pizza dough ( here is my favorite recipe) or you can buy pre-made pizza dough from the grocery store.

Want more recipes that are kid friendly and that kids can make for themselves? Check out my whole series of Kids in the Kitchen recipes!

Stuffed Pizza Waffles

Author: Carole Jones

Yield: 8 waffles 1x

Keywords: kid friendly dinner idea

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Pizza Waffles - Stuffed with Cheese and Pepperoni

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Pizza Waffles are simply pizza dough stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, then cooked in a waffle iron until golden brown. Serve them with a marinara dipping sauce for a fun lunch idea for kids. And adults love this recipe too! So are you feeling overwhelmed by summer yet?

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Read by Miss Daryn

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Living Books on YouTube! Cole really loves watching these. Perhaps his friends at My Fun Time will too...

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Not sure if I did this right but here is the link to the Living books Green Eggs and Ham on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ItPdeUnu5UI

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Cole had fun making this at home with the help of Ms. Danielle's tutorial!

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Cole's 1st makeover went to Ms. Danielle! Mom helped with her hair since you know, she's a hair stylist :)

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Make sure your room is clean and organized!

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Make sure your room is clean and organized!

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Cole and I just picked one up tondo at home together! Thanks My Fun Time teachers for coming up with great activities during this pandemic! It's all very uplifting and Cole just loves doing these crafts and activities!

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In honor of the SpaceX launch... make your own moon rocks!

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As a child, I always wanted to see a Moon Rock. There's just something fascinating about the moon and outer space. So when my son started asking questions about that big ol' rock in the sky, I decided to make our own version with these DIY Moon Rocks.

This easy play recipe takes some Moon Sand and adds a bit more moisture to make it moldable to form into rocks. We made them black with some shiny glitter to simulate the sun reflecting off the surface of the moon.

DIY Moon Rocks

What you need to make DIY Moon Rocks:

4 cups baking soda

1/4 cup water

Gold and Silver glitter

Black food coloring

In a large plastic bin, mix together the baking soda and water. Add lots of glitter and some food coloring and stir together.

You can let your kids explore this easy Moon Sand for a bit (warning: their hands will get messy because of the food coloring!), or you can go right to making your rocks.

Mold the sand with your hand to shape it into rocks. We pressed our fingers into it to form craters on the surface.

Allow to dry overnight.

The rocks will be brittle, but kids will love examining them!

They're much prettier than the Moon Rocks retrieved by astronauts aboard the six landing Apollo missions. Those rocks are stored at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

My son loved learning about the rocks, and how they have to be kept in Nitrogen so that they won't get moisture. We talked about how adding moisture to the Moon Rocks would change their composition and cause them to fall apart. We even tried adding some water to our own DIY Moon Rocks!

Now that you've made Moon Rocks, share photos with us on our Facebook page. Then, head over to our blog for even more space activities for kids!

Solar System Craft Space Activities and Printables Space Books for Kids Constellations Kid Craft Crayon Resist Space Art DIY Moon Rocks Rocket Skewers
Check out all of our fun Space themed activities:

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As a child, I always wanted to see a Moon Rock. There's just something fascinating about the moon and outer space. So when my son started asking questions about that big ol' rock in the sky, I decided to make our own version with these DIY Moon Rocks.