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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 […]
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 […]
Awesome Egg Exoskeleton
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
This is one of those wondrous wactivities that has a lil something for everyone. Like crafts? Gotcha. Love to make a mess? This is for you! Into cool, controlled implosions? Sign on up! What you need: ~ Balloons (even tiny water balloons will work) ~ Water, flour, and a whisk ~ A shallow dish, like […]
Peep Popcorn Palooza
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Watch out, WhyNotters, this Wactivity is a choose your own adventure kind – one that is bound to make you say yum. Peep lover or peep avoider, this one is deliciously worth a try. Why not? What you need: ~ popped popcorn poured into bowls + cookie sheets for cooling (I lined mine with parchment paper […]
DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Spring is finally, finally really and truly here, WhyNotters! To celebrate, here is a very springy, nigh on summery Wactivity to decorate your doorsteps and delight your inner DIY-er. What you need: ~Cornstarch ~ Water ~ Something to paint with ~ Something to mix in Optional: Food coloring & of course, one wacky activity doer! […]
Wild, Wacky and Wow-inducing Eggs
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Make a tasty snack into a wack and colorful snack! For this wacky snack you’ll need: ~ Hard Boiled Eggs ~ Food Coloring ~ Plastic Baggies ~ And of course, a Wacky Experimenter (and some brave, wacky taste-testers)! Step 1: Make the cracks! Gently hit the egg on a hard surface, or push down on […]
Wilderness Hunt
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
Spice up your walks through nature with this Wactivity! What you’ll need: Paint 1 Empty Egg Carton And of course, an explorer with imaginative eyes! Step 1: Take the top off of your egg carton. Step 2: Paint the carton where eggs would normally sit. The colors don’t have to be too wacky. Now your […]
Woobly, Wacky Egg
Posted on October 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
This is an ah-maze-ing experiment. It’s one of those ones that doesn’t take much in terms of work or supplies but it does require patience. So practice that delayed gratification… I promise, this is worth it! What you need: – A glass – Vinegar – One raw egg & of course, one Wacky WhyNot experimenter […]
Michelle O'Hara Levin 