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Giveaway: Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments from around the House

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Leave a comment in today’s post by Wednesday November 26th, 2014 and you will be entered to win a copy of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments from around the House by Liz Lee Heinecke.

This book is the perfect solution for all those upcoming holiday breaks and snow days when your kids are home and you are looking to do something fun to do that they will also learn a bit of science along the way. Just about everything you need to try all sorts of science experiments you will already have in your house.

 

Check out more fun science projects with these Science books for kids.

More about the Hands on Family book from Quarry Publishing:

At-home science provides an environment for freedom, creativity and invention that is not always possible in a school setting. In your own kitchen, it’s simple, inexpensive, and fun to whip up a number of amazing science experiments using everyday ingredients. Science can be as easy as baking. Hands-On Family: Kitchen Science Lab for Kids offers 52 fun science activities for families to do together. The experiments can be used as individual projects, for parties, or as educational activities groups. Kitchen Science Lab for Kids will tempt families to cook up some physics, chemistry and biology in their own kitchens and back yards. Many of the experiments are safe enough for toddlers and exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of science together.

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  8. oh wow. My budding scientist would love this – he is always looking to ‘experiment’ in the kitchen.

  13. As a retired middle school science teacher, I love to see this type of fun science activities available for families. I have a 6 year-old grandson who is homeschooled. This would be a great asset for his science curriculum!

  16. I’d Love to win this and get more girls into science. They love it when they’re exposed to it. Looks like lots of fun!

  22. another home schooler here whose 5 kids would be all over that book (well the baby may just want to chew on the pages!).

  23. This would be perfect for our 2 1/2-year-old grandson. He loves to help in the kitchen and learn new things. Thanks for providing this opportunity!

  30. This looks like so much fun! I work with Girl Scouts and science and math all the time. These would be great for a science overnight event. Thanks for the chance!

  31. This would be awesome for my sister, she teaches kindergarten and is always looking for ways to enrich the learning for the children.

  36. My child and grand children love to experiment! Would be an awesome book to use for them to read and have fun experimenting with! They would LOVE this!!!

  40. My kids are always wanting to experiment, and having a book to guide them (us) would be awesome! (And Wednesday is my birthday, it could be a birthday present for me to enjoy with my kids!)

  41. OMGoodness! I tried to order this from Amazon, but it is out of stock. Would love to win this book. I had envisioned all kinds of science projects for the Christmas holidays when I have all the grandkids!

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How To Make A Milk Carton Village – A Recycled Craft for Kids

Ready to turn your recycling bin into a colorful, miniature village? Grab those empty milk cartons and let’s create a town filled with tiny houses, shops, and even a school or bakery! This craft is perfect for kids of all ages and encourages imagination, storytelling, and eco-friendly creativity.

 What You’ll Need:

  • Empty milk or juice cartons (washed and dried)

  • Paints or markers

  • Paintbrushes

  • Craft glue or glue stick

  • Scissors (adult supervision recommended)

  • Colored paper or old magazines

  • Bottle caps, buttons, or plastic lids (for windows or decorations)

  • Sticks, straws, or skewers (for flag poles or chimneys)

  • Optional: glitter, stickers, washi tape, cotton balls (for snow or clouds!)

 Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Clean and Prep the Cartons
Make sure your milk or juice cartons are washed and completely dry. Remove any plastic lids or caps and keep them for decorations!

Step 2: Plan Your Village
Decide how many buildings you want to make. Each milk carton becomes a house, shop, or whatever your imagination dreams up. Arrange them side by side or in a circle like a real village square.

Step 3: Cut Out Doors and Windows
With the help of an adult, carefully cut small door and window shapes into your cartons. You can also glue cut-out shapes from colored paper if you’d rather not cut into the carton.

Step 4: Paint and Decorate
Use paint or markers to bring your buildings to life. Make brick patterns, colorful siding, or roof tiles. Let each child choose their own theme – rainbow bakery, monster house, fairy home, or tiny fire station!

Step 5: Add the Roofs
You can paint the top pointy part of the carton like a roof, or glue on cardboard triangles to create overhangs. Want to add a chimney? Glue a straw or cardboard roll on top!

Step 6: Make Flags and Signs
Cut small flags from recycled plastic or paper and tape them to straws or sticks. Glue your flags to the rooftops. You can even create tiny signs for each building – “Toy Store,” “Library,” or “Super Cat’s House.”

Step 7: Build Your Village
Place all the finished buildings together on a large piece of cardboard, tray, or table. Use bottle caps for stepping stones, cotton balls for bushes or clouds, and draw roads with marker.

Step 8: Play!
Now that your village is built, use little toys, action figures, or LEGO people to live in your new town. Create stories and adventures—your Milk Carton Village is officially open!

 Learning Bonus:

This craft is not just fun—it also teaches recycling, fine motor skills, creative thinking, and storytelling. Plus, it’s a great group activity for playdates, classrooms, or family craft nights.

Let your kids’ imaginations run wild—and remember, no two villages need to look the same. Each one tells its own story!