Studies show that children learn more, and retain more knowledge, through project-based learning, and the internet makes it easier than ever to facilitate a child’s interests. Whether they want to learn how to knit, build a dog house or make their own Halloween makeup, the tools and resources involved in many hobbies and professions are more affordable than ever.
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Here are some of our favorite maker activities to get your kids interested in do-it-yourself projects:
1. Make something from nature’s bounty
Flowers, berries, nuts and other plant materials have been used to make dyes for thousands of years. Try using vegetable and fruit peels left over from making a meal to make a dye.
- Water used to boil black beans makes a bright purple color, naturally created from the high temperatures.
- Boiled beets result in rich pink…
