Kirsten Halterman writes: When I was a young child (about 4 or 5 years old), my mom taught me how to braid by making an octopus doll and allowing me to braid its legs. The following set of instructions is a step-by-step guide on how to teach your little one how to braid. If your […]
Jie Roe learned to make a moldable, plastic-like material from expired milk: This home-made plastic is hardly a replacement for real plastic, but it’s a fun experiment to do with your friends or kids. The chemical reaction is based on the fact that casein is generated from milk and vinegar with some heat. It is […]
Fifty Dangerous Thing (You Should Let Your Children Do) is the first book from the people who created Tinkering School. With projects, activities, experiences, and skills ranging from “Superglue Your Fingers Together” to “Play with Fire,” along with 48 other great ideas, the book is a manifesto for kids and parents alike to reclaim childhood.
When I was little, there was a period of time where I liked to carry my doll around all the time. I think one of my friends even had a little toy stroller for her doll. I like this idea better – a carrier. Owlet has a tutorial for a mini mei tai, which is […]
The Mechamo Inchworm kit is a creepy/beautiful member of Gakken’s Mechanical Animals Series. You can make a mind-blowing remote controlled “Meka-Inchworm” robot with this fun, no-soldering-required kit. You’ve got to love a machine that moves like a bug! MAKE is proud to be the exclusive distributor in North America for these brilliant kits. The Mechamo […]
Shrink a man’s tie down for a little guy when you’re in need of some formal little-tyke attire. This is great for an old tie with a stain on one part! [via ReadyMade]
Maize in Montana shows you how to make a cute crocheted scrunchie — perfect for making the ponytails of girls extra stylish (and crafty)!
