Magic At Home
The Magic House is committed to continuing its innovative, hands-on learning with you at home. Our team has started sharing activities through a series called Magic at Home. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to join the fun! You can find us at @TheMagicHouse or search the hashtag #MagicatHome.
Access our easy to print directions below!
Muffin Tin Printmaking
Muffin Tin Printmaking
Materials Required:
• Muffin tin
• 3 colors of your choice of tempera paint
• Toothpick and/or q-tips
• A sheet of paper (printer paper works well).
Salad Spin Art
Salad Spin Art
Materials Required:
• Salad Spinner
• 3 colors of your choice of tempera paint
• A round piece of paper (thick pieces like cardstock paper work best for this project)
• Any kind of squirt bottle
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Shaving Cream Marble Painting
Shaving Cream Marble Painting
Materials Required:
• Shave foam (any type of shaving cream that’s released in foam)
• Liquified watercolor (3 colors for this project)
• Toothpicks
• A plate (any flat surface to apply the shaving cream)
• A cardboard sheet, and a sheet of cardstock paper
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LEGO Printmaking
LEGO Printmaking
Materials Required:
• Ink pad or paint
• LEGOs
• Paper
• Coloring tools
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Clucker Bucker
Clucker Bucker
Materials Required:
• Plastic cup
• String
• Scissors
• A cup of water
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Paper Sculpture Design Challenge
Paper Sculpture Design Challenge
Materials Required:
• Paper
• Scissors
• Glue
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TP Roll Animals
TP Roll Animals
Materials Required:
• Toilet paper or paper towel roll
• Crayons, markersor colored pencils
• Paper
• Scissors
• Glue
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TP Roll Banjo
TP Roll Banjo
Materials Required:
• Toilet paper or paper towel roll
• Rubber bands
• A plastic lid
• Scissors
• Tape
• Markers
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Oobleck
Make-Your-Own Flowers
Make-Your-Own Flowers
Materials Required:
• Paper towel or toilet paper roll
• Glue
• Scissors
• Markers
Make-Your-Own Bubble Solution and Bubble Window
Make-Your-Own Bubble Solution and Bubble Window
Materials Required:
• 2 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup Dawn dish soap
• 2 straws
• Yarn or string
Go Fishin’
Go Fishin’
Materials Required:
• Pencils
• Scissors
• String
• Magnet
• Paper clips
• Coloring materials
• Fish template
Static Electricity
Nature Portraits
Nature Portraits
Materials Required:
• Any natural materials gathered while on a walk.
Examples: grass, leaves, rocks, flowers, seeds etc.
How to Make a Seed Starter out of Recycled Materials
How to Make a Seed Starter out of Recycled Materials
Materials Required:
• Empty egg carton
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Water spray bottle
• Newspaper sheet
• Potting soil
• A hand shovel
DIY Sensory Bin
DIY Sensory Bin
Materials Required:
• Large plastic bin
• Dried rice, beans, or pasta
• Spoons
• Measuring cups or other kitchen utensils trinkets, toys, and treasures
Muffin in a Mug
Muffin in a Mug
What you will need:
• 1/2 very ripe banana
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract •
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour mix
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Optional add ins: • Mini chocolate chips • Sprinkles • Chopped walnuts or pecans
Homemade Play Dough
Homemade Play Dough
Materials Required:
• 2 cups flour
• ¾ cup salt
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Medium sauce pan
• Large spoon
Mother’s Day Pop Up Card
Mother’s Day Pop Up Card
Materials Required:
• Paper
• Scissors
• Markers or crayons
Mother’s Day Paper Beads Jewelry
Mother’s Day Paper Beads Jewelry
Materials Required:
• Scrap paper (could be old paintings, artwork or even magazines)
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Yarn or string
Melt it, Mix it
Melt it, Mix it
Materials Required:
• Ice cube trays or small plastic containers
• Water
• Food coloring
• Large bowl
Baking Soda Painting
Baking Soda Painting
Materials Required:
• ¼ cup baking soda
• ¼ cup water
• Vinegar
• Food coloring
• Whisk or fork to mix
• Small bowls
• Heavy paper
• Paint brush
• Spray bottle/pipette or squeeze bottle
Food Stamping
Food Stamping
Materials Required:
• Paint
• Paper
• Markers
• Celery Scraps, Apples, Lemons, Oranges or other interesting food you have at home!
Chime Time
Design a Boat to Float
Design a Boat to Float
Materials Required:
• Foil
• Pennies
• A container or a sink filled with water