At-Home Resources for Kids (and their grownups)
Parent Toolkit
Activities, tips, and explainers to help you navigate a new normal.
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How to explain social distancing to kids
We made a video to help kids understand that they're being heroes by staying home!
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Free learning websites for kids at home
We collected a wide range of educational resources for all ages to keep your kids learning!
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How to write a haiku
We’re challenging you to channel your inner poet and write a haiku about the times.
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How to draw a dinosaur
This week’s creative challenge is to draw an undiscovered dinosaur, so we got tips from an illustrator!
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How to make art with materials from Mother Nature
Get your kids outside and create masterpieces with flowers, leaves, and rocks.
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Tips for teaching kids to reduce waste & recycle at home
Cut down on clutter and save money by enlisting help from the whole family!
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Podcasts & audiobooks for a screen time break
Let your ears do the learning with these series and stories fit for the whole family!
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Toilet paper roll crafts & activities for kids
Transform your TP tubes into teaching tools and easy crafts for kids of all ages!
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Egg experiments to try at home
Eggs — whether real or fake — are an eggcellent way to eggsplore science (and puns)!
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Simple kitchen science experiments for kids
Turn your kitchen into a chemistry lab with minimal materials from your pantry!
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How to keep your kids busy and get work done
Accessible advice from an author, educator, and father of two.
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The science of handwashing
Washing with soap can smash a virus into pieces and flush it safely away — all thanks to chemistry!
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Children's books that inspire resilience
Use one of these books to talk about the importance of resiliency with your kids!
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Creative ways to upcycle your KiwiCo crates
Repurpose your cardboard crate into something entirely new!
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How to draw Steve the Kiwi
Steve the Kiwi is looking for an adventure! Draw Steve trying an activity you love to do.
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Tips from teachers
We turned to the experts to find out how to transform your home into a classroom for your kids.
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Fun activities to do with friends & family over video chat
Social distancing doesn't mean you can't socialize! Try these fun ideas in your next video call.
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How viruses spread & why you should stay home (an explainer for kids)
We turned to science to help kids understand the important role they play by staying at home!
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Mindfulness activities for kids & parents
Keeping calm is easier said than done, but there are activities that will help the whole family!
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At-home learning schedule
Sticking to a schedule is important, but it isn't easy. Here's a guide that might work for you!
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Must-have craft supplies for DIYs at home
You can take on tons of activities by stocking up on these key supplies!
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Join the KiwiCo Marble Run Challenge
We’ve received videos of marble runs from all over the world. Check out some of the kid creations for inspiration!
Weekly Community Challenge
Last week's challenge: Create a costume using cardboard!
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Martin | California
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Cole (5) | Canada
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Emory | Georgia
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Christian | Alabama
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Morgan & Sabine | Oregon
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Natalia (10) | Texas
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Emily
This week, cheer up your neighborhood with chalk art! Share your child’s creation along with their name & location:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: #kiwicocreativechallenge
Last week's challenge: Create a costume using cardboard!
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Martin | California
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Cole (5) | Canada
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Emory | Georgia
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Christian | Alabama
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Morgan & Sabine | Oregon
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Natalia (10) | Texas
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Emily
This week, cheer up your neighborhood with chalk art! Share your child’s creation along with their name & location:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: #kiwicocreativechallenge
Printable STEAM Activities from Crates
Downloadable projects to keep your kids learning while you work (or rest).
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Learn & Play: The Strongest Shape
Ages 5+
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Learn & Play: Coin Chemistry
Ages 5+
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Learn & Play: Dense-O-Meter
Ages 9+
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Learn & Do: Plastic Cup Squirt Gun
Ages 9+
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Learn & Do: Paper Airplane Tricks
Ages 9+
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Learn & Draw: Safari
Ages 3+
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Learn & Draw: Mail Stationery
Ages 3+
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Kiwi Ice Lab Book Experiments
Ages 5+
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Learn & Play: Shadows
Ages 5+
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STEAM Snack: Magic Mud
Ages 5+
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STEAM Snack: Grow Gummies
Ages 5+
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Design Challenge: Safety Box
Ages 9+
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Learn & Draw: Bugs
Ages 3+
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Learn & Make: Animation Toy
Ages 5+
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Learn & Do: Electric Magic Show
Ages 9+
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STEAM Snack: Ice-Cream Snowballs
Ages 5+
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Creative Challenge: Draw Steve the Kiwi
Ages 3+
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Design Challenge: Build a Stringed Instrument
Ages 9+
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Travel to Italy: Try Soap Carving Sculpture
Ages 6+
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Travel to India: Try Yoga
Ages 6+
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Travel to Sweden: Eat Appelpaj
Ages 6+
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Design Challenge: Amplification Device
Ages 9+
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STEAM Snack: Cut with Tension
Ages 5+
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Weekly DIYs
Challenge your kids with a different DIY to do at home everyday!
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Tick-Tock Timer
Learn how clocks and watches tick and tock to keep time!
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Pendulum Wave Toy
Make this mesmerizing pendulum wave toy that works like a grandfather clock!
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Liquid Hourglass
Take on this project and use it to time your daily activities!
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Swinging Salt Pendulum
The pattern of this pendulum’s path shows amazing physics at work!
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Sundial
Making a simple sundial and experiment with all sorts of scientific observations!
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Challenge your kids with a different DIY to do at home everyday!
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Tick-Tock Timer
Learn how clocks and watches tick and tock to keep time!
Try it ➜ -
Pendulum Wave Toy
Make this mesmerizing pendulum wave toy that works like a grandfather clock!
Try it ➜ -
Liquid Hourglass
Take on this project and use it to time your daily activities!
Try it ➜ -
Swinging Salt Pendulum
The pattern of this pendulum’s path shows amazing physics at work!
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Sundial
Making a simple sundial and experiment with all sorts of scientific observations!
Try it ➜
Looking for more?
Check out the Store for hands-on science & art projects, delivered to your door.
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Electrochemistry
$39.95 | Ages 14+
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Soap Dispenser
$34.95 | Ages 14+
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Glowing Horn Unicorn Costume
$29.95 | Ages 5-16
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Kiwi Crate Classics (5-Pack)
$99.95 | Ages 5-8
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Eureka Science of Fun (3-Pack)
$82.95 | Ages 14+
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Blue Cape
$12.95 | Ages 3-4
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Tinker Engineering (3-Pack)
$62.95 | Ages 9-16+
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Chalkboard & Glow Slime
$24.95 | Ages 9+
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Maker Crate (3-Pack)
$82.95 | Ages 14+
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Exploring Stars
$24.95 | Ages 7+
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Sumi-e Ink Wash Painting
$24.95 | Ages 9-16+
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Young Chemist 2-Pack
$49.95 | Ages 5+
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Explore India
$24.95 | Ages 6-11
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