Knowledge Spot

Our summer School Age Crate includes a colorful art activity in which kids draw their own optical illusion—"worm tunnels" that almost seem to be moving! After doing this project with my kiddos, my seven-year-old became super interested in optical illusions and asked to see more.

I-Spy sheets are an absolute favorite of ours, and we can't resist including them in every season and our mini crate line. 🎉 But have you ever wondered about the incredible benefits that kids gain from completing these engaging activities?

Let's talk about a mysterious substance that's as mesmerizing as it is gooey - Oobleck! 🌟 This spring we included the ingredients to create Oobleck and you guessed it – they loved it! So, what exactly is Oobleck, you ask? Well, it's a fascinating non-Newtonian fluid that defies all expectations. At first glance, it looks like ordinary liquid, but when...

When the weather isn’t cooperating, we still need something to keep their little minds busy, so we’re going to make a winter sensory bin! ☃️

Puffy Paint Snowman Activity from the Preschool Winter Crate ☃️

Have some extra Model Magic clay left over from a past Knowledge Crate? Use it to create a sweet Christmas tree keepsake ornament with your kiddos!

Winter is coming! ☃️ This season the preschool and school age crates will include activities for the kids to make their own snow! This science/sensory activity includes a product called Insta-Snow. It’s made from polymer and is a super absorbent material that soaks up water through a process called osmosis. When the water is mixed with the polymer, it moves...

Sensory play has so many benefits for children, and they LOVE IT!  It’s fun, easy and can work as a great transition activity. Here’s a peek at how we combined sensory materials from our Fall Knowledge Crates with some other fun things to make the ultimate fall sensory play! We used wood slices & tree blocks, mini pumpkins, pipe cleaners and...