Wactivities Category
DIY Shrinky Dinkies
Posted on January 29, 2016 Leave a Comment
Those of us in the DC area have been snowed in for months days. We all love our kids and we all love snow and we all love snow days (keep saying any of those to yourself that you need to re-believe) but after a while, a little diversion is necessary for everyone. DIY Shrinky […]
Hot Rock Art
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
It’s summer. It’s hot. Use that to your advantage? Why not! Today’s Wactivity comes to us from a FABULOUS blog called Ciburbanity. My ole classmate and bud, Charlotte Martin, runs this thing and if you don’t follow it yet you should! It’s inspiring and fun and funky and honest and downright refreshing. You can find […]
Rocket Ride
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
An EASY activity perfect for snow days and guaranteed to get many-a-giggle**! What you need: ~ A balloon ~ A paperclip ~ An index card or other scrap of sturdy-ish paper ~ Some stickers or drawing supplies + your imagination What to do: ~ Grab your index card and either slap your favorite character sticker […]
Awesome Launcher
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
PREPARE TO LAUNCH**YOUR**AWESOME! With this mini, DIY, catapult you can launch most anything: mini-marshmallows, raisins, tiny toys, peas, your awesomeness… whatever your awesome self desires. Ready? Get to it! What you need: ~ A cap or other small cup-shaped something to be your launch pad ~ Glue (Elmer’s worked) ~ 6 or more popsicle sticks, […]
Make It Rain, Yo!
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, I dunno about where you live but weather in these parts has been downright wacky. So here’s a little weather inspired activity. Note: Part of the way we all cope with life is by getting used to stuff that happens. What’s happening here is common, so it can […]
Marshnana ChocoNutter
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
It’s been a while since I did a tasty kitchen-based activity, so here you go WhyNotters. Enjoy. What you need: ~ 1 Banana ~ Fixin’s: we used mini marshmallows, chocolate chunks, and peanut butter (hence the Marshnana ChocoNutter name, but you could use any combo that makes your tastebuds tango). ~ some tinfoil, a knife, […]
Pop Art
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Here’s a way to get wacky with bubble season, WhyNotters. So easy! So fun! So messy! So surprising! What you need: – Bubble solution – Some small bowls/containers – Paper – Food coloring & one, or more, wacky creators What to do: – Go outside. (I love me a good mess but this, my friends, […]
Solar S’mores
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Summer is a perfect time for s’mores. If your house doesn’t lend itself to open flames, then harness the power of the sun. Why not! What you need: ~ an old pizza box ~ scissors or a knife ~ tinfoil ~ black paper ~ plastic wrap ~ tape ~ S’more fixin’s ~ a sunny day […]
Ghoulishly Good Green Smoothies
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
What you need: ~ A blender for smoothies ~ Milk or almond milk, banana, spinach/kale (I know, I know – I swear you won’t taste it and neither will your kids), peanut butter (or almond or soy butter), ice ~ eyeball sprinkles (found at a grocery store this time of year!) ~ optional: halloween-ish sprinkles […]
Wacky Lava Lamp
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Create some wacky water patterns in a water bottle or jar in this Lava Lamp creation! What you’ll need: • 1 Used Water Bottle or Jar (or something clear) • Water • Food Coloring • Vegetable Oil • Salt • 1 Flashlight • Glitter (optional) • And of course, 1 Wacky Experimenter Step 1: Make […]
Frozen Fourth of July Wactivity
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
It’s the eve of the eve of the big freedom fest and you are frantically fumbling through Pinterest looking for that Holiday activity that will make you look like you’ve got it all together, right? (Oh, just me? Anyways…) A fourth of July activity to the rescue! WhyNotters, you are saved. What you need: ~ […]
Wearable Paint
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Need something fresh and jazzy for the start of school? Or want an activity to get you through those last long days of summer? Either way, this is for you! What you need: – Fabric paint (or puffy paint) – Wax paper – Ribbon, string, twisty ties, or other closure mechanisms. – One wacky Whynotter […]
Super Surprising Spring
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
If you live on the East Coast, you are experiencing winter and spring battle it out. Winter won’t give up, but spring won’t either (I promise)! Here’s a wactivity that proves the power of spring (& life & mother nature & all sorts of cool stuff). What you need: ~ Some seeds (we used broccoli […]
Oobleck
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
A Solid and Liquid at the same time?! This mysterious chemical reaction is called Oobleck. This experiment is a hands on, messy one, but so cool! The concoction appears to be liquid when you pick it up, but feels solid! It slowly sort of melts into a liquid, but as soon as you touch it, […]
Scavenger Hunt
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
End of summer got you down? Here’s some fun to have around town! Your weekly Wactivity is a treat: A scavenger hunt you can complete! Just make a list and off you go, Fun and smiles are sure to flow! Additional ideas: – for little kids: photos of things to look for – for repeat […]
Back To School Sculpture
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a fine-motor-activity-that’s-so-artsy-and-fun-no-one-will-notice! School’s around the corner and getting fingers ready for writing again is key. What you need: – Pipe cleaners – Practice Golf balls (easily ordered online, thank you AmazonPrime), Wiffle balls will work for the younger set. What to do: Take your “ingredient” list and GO […]
Oil & Water(colors)
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Simple, fun, and science, this lil Wactivity might just make you look at watercolors with more wonder. What you need: ~ Oil + a Qtip, small paint brush, or dropper. I used canola oil, olive will work too. ~ Water ~ Watercolors (if you have liquid ones it will look even cooler, more vibrant, etc […]
Leprechaun Catching Goo
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Idea by the first ever Guest Wactivity Poster Lyssa Horvath – teacher extraordinaire!! Welcome, Lyssa, and thank you for your awesome, timely Wactivity! Hey there WhyNotters, have you ever tried to catch a leprechaun? I’ve tried setting traps using boxes and snares, but those sneaky leprechauns are always getting away. This St. Patrick’s Day when the […]
4th of July Whoopie Pies
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Last year, I posted this delicious 4th of July Wactivity on July 3rd. At the time, there were only about 150 followers of this page. I’m guessing that exactly 0 of them rushed out and got to baking before the big holiday. So now, one year wiser, I’m giving the nearly 425 of you a […]
Bubble Printing
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Here’s a fun way to show your artistic skills and decorate plain old paper! All you need is some paint, bubble solution, a plate of some sort, a straw, and a piece of paper! And of course, an artist. Step 1: Fill the plate or bowl with bubble solution and paint. Step 2: Have the […]
Michelle O'Hara Levin 