Top 10 kid-friendly projects from the archives of Make: Online

It’s summertime and the kids are out of school. If you’re tired of seeing them huddled around the game console, take a minute and browse through these “deep cuts” from our kids’ project vault. There are no reviews here, no technology updates, no commercials–just pure “How-To” tutorial goodness. Enjoy!

#10

How-To: Adjustable kids’ bike jump

#9

How-To: Build an oversized abacus

#8

How-To: Make a willow whistle

#7

How-To: Program a person

#6

How-To: Make Monster and Alien Feet

#5

How-To: Chemistry-themed Xmas ornaments

#4

How-To: Build a model Hubble Space Telescope

#3

How-T0: DIY LED yo-yo side caps

#2

How-To: Build a super-Super Soaker

#1

How-To: Sand art lightbox