Watch to learn how to make a popsicle stick catapult!
This week’s curbside supply bags included the ingredients to make popsicle stick catapults. If you weren’t able to get a supply bag this week, you can follow along with these instructions.
Supplies:
- 9 craft sticks
- 4-6 rubber bands
- 1 plastic spoon
- mini-pumpkin candies or candy corn
- markers, paint, stickers, or washi-tape to decorate if desired
Directions:
- Take 7 of the craft sticks and tie a rubber band tightly around one end.
- Tie another rubber band tightly around the opposite end so all 7 sticks are bound together.
- Take the remaining 2 sticks and tie a rubber band on one of the ends. Try to tie the band close to the edge of the sticks.
- Insert the 7 sticks banded together between the 2 sticks of the 2 stick bundle.
- Tie a rubber band in a cross fashion, joining the two pieces together. The closer the 7 stick bundle gets to the edge, the more leverage the catapult will have.
- Decorate catapult if desired.
- Use a few rubber bands and attach a plastic spoon to the end.
- Launch your pumpkin! The children can have contests to see who can launch it the farthest, or set up small cups and see how many times a pumpkin lands in the cup. Another option is to forego the directions and allow the children to engineer the catapult themselves with the materials provided.
Watch to learn how to make an apple birdfeeder!
This week’s curbside supply bags included the ingredients to make the birdfeeders. If you weren’t able to get a supply bag this week, you can follow along with these instructions.
Supplies:
½ cup birdseed
¼ cup Water
½ packet of unflavored gelatin
1 apple
1 small screw
Twine
Instructions:
1. Bring water to a boil, add gelatin, and stir until completely dissolved.
2. Mix the birdseed into this mixture.
3. Cut the apples in half lengthwise and hollow out the insides with a spoon or knife.
4. Fill each apple with birdseed mixture, set on a sheet pan, and put in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.
5. Poke a screw into the top of each apple and tie a piece of twine to it.
6. Hang outside for all the birds to enjoy!
As kids are gearing up to go back to school, it’s more important than ever to understand how to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Watch Jason Fritz, MPH, of the Williamson County Cities and Health District to learn how to stay safe and healthy.
Watch to learn how to make a cake in a mug!
This week’s curbside supply bags included the ingredients to make Mug Cakes. If you weren’t able to get a supply bag this week, you can follow along with these instructions.
Supplies provided:
4 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons of chocolate chips
2 tablespoons of Sprinkles
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon oil, such as vegetable or canola
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Supplies needed from home:
12-ounce microwave safe mug or larger
3 tablespoons milk
Optional toppings: mini marshmallows, whipping cream, frosting
PREPARATION:
In a 12-ounce mug or larger, mix all ingredients until just combined. Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, watching to make sure it doesn’t spill over. Let cool one minute before eating.
Watch to learn how to make Patriotic Pretzels!
This week’s curbside supply bags included the supplies to make 4th of July themed chocolate dipped pretzels! If you weren’t able to get a supply bag this week, you can follow along with the video using the supply list below.
Supplies provided:
pretzel rods
candy melts, white and blue
sprinkles
Supplies needed from home:
2 microwave safe mugs or bowls
spoons to stir the chocolate
Have a very safe and happy 4th of July!
Watch to learn how to make Brush Bots!
This week’s curbside supply bags included the supplies to make Brush Bots! If you weren’t able to get a supply bag this week, you can follow along with the video using the supply list below.
Supplies provided:
CR2032 lithium 3V coin cell battery (like this)
Mini vibration motor (like this)
Toothbrush head
Craft glue
Washi tape
Googly eyes
Feathers
Pipe cleaners
Supplies needed from home:
Scissors
Other decorations (optional)
We’d love to see your creations! Share them on social media and tag The Georgetown Project!
Happy creating!
Watch Lexy and Griffin to learn how to make keepsake tile coasters!
This week’s curbside supply bags included the supplies to decorate tile coasters, which make a great Father’s Day gift! If you weren’t able to get a supply bag this week, you can follow along with the video using the supply list below.
Supplies provided:
4.25 x 4.25 ceramic tile coasters
I Love You paper to color
Mod Podge
Foam brush
Supplies needed from home:
Crayons or colored pencils
Paper or photos to decorate your tile (optional)
We’d love to see your creations! Share them on social media and tag The Georgetown Project!
Happy creating!
Watch ASAP’s Calliope make homemade bubbles and bubble wands!
This week’s curbside supply bags included the ingredients to make homemade bubbles and bubble wands. If you weren’t able to get a supply bag this week, you can follow along with the video using the supply list below.
Supplies provided:
1/4 cup of dish soap
2 tsp glycerine
pipe cleaners to make bubble wands
Supplies needed from home:
1 cup of water
If you want to have more fun with bubbles, check out these links for more ideas!
- Bubble science at Home School Science Tools.
- Giant bubble wands using straws and string at PBS Kids.
- Mix your bubble solution with paint to make some art at Artful Kids.
Have fun!