11 DIY Projects (with Natural Ingredients) for the Handsy Tot

Out tots love using their hands and mouths to explore the world, and with these 11 all-natural DIY projects (perfect for kids as young as 4-6 months) created by Asia of Fun at Home with Kids, we say let them! Using minimal, easy to find ingredients, encourage your kiddo’s inquisitive nature with edible glow-in-the-dark water beads, bottled-up marine exhibits, tasty natural-dye paint and more—all natural, of course. Click through the gallery to find out more.

Discovery Bottles

With these bottles, the sky’s the limit for even the littlest of investigators. Perfectly transforming typically unsafe materials (i.e. things that might be considered a choking hazard) into explorable exhibits, this play activity can also make great decorations around the house. Click here to find out how to make your own discovery bottles.

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Did you try any of these projects at home? Let us know how much fun your kids had in the comment below! 

A former classroom teacher turned full time mom, Asia chronicles her adventures with her two little ones, S and X, on her blog Fun At Home With Kids. Drawing on her background in education, Asia features a wealth of activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers daily, many of which can be done right in your own home. Head over to her site and check it out, and follow Fun At Home With Kids on Facebook and Pinterest! 

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