• Swing Painting

    Virtual recess with Popsicle is in full swing with this super fun painting craft. Anne from Left Brain Craft Brain provides step-by-step instructions for creating a swing painting. No paintbrushes needed - all you will need is some paper, paper clips, string, paint, and a cup!

  • Imagination Inventions

    Popsicle’s (virtual) recess is in session! Bring out your inner inventor with Story Pirates as you imagine inventions to help solve silly problems, like the house being too clean. All you need is a piece of paper and some markers to draw out your invention plans!

  • Recess in SPACE

    This Popsicle virtual recess is out of this world! Let your imagination soar with Story Pirates, as you create a game in space. All you need is your creative imagination, paper, and some markers!

  • Fabulous Foods

    Chefs are masters of creativity in their restaurants! Use your imagination in this Popsicle virtual recess with Story Pirates as you create your own restaurant. From the name of the restaurant to the menu and the main dish - we can’t wait to see what you whip up!

  • Imagining a better world

    Let your imagination run wild at Popsicle’s virtual recess with Story Pirates to create a new town! Imagine everything from the name and the landscape to the people who live in the town, what they need, and where they live.

  • Ice Pop Star!

    Put your pop star center stage with Story Pirates at Popsicle’s virtual recess! Let music inspire your imagination and create a never-before-heard (or seen) singer. Select their music genre and write a few lines for their number one song!

  • The Thank You Goes To..!

    Join Story Pirates at Popsicle’s virtual recess for the thank you awards! There are many people in our lives who deserve thanks. Use your imagination to design and name your “thank you” award and pick a winner.

  • Design a Brand New Class!

    It’s back to school season with Popsicle’s virtual recess and Story Pirates! In this activity, use your imagination to design a brand-new class that has never been heard of before. Imagine what you’ll learn in the class, who the teacher is, and more!

  • Colors of World Planters

    Put your best green thumb forward with Amber Kemp-Gerstel at Popsicle’s virtual recess! Our world is beautiful because of the people in it. Get crafty and paint a terracotta planter that reflects the diversity in your family and community!

  • Handmade Trinket Dishes

    Work with your hands with Amber Kemp-Gerstel at Popsicle’s virtual recess! Our hands help us write, create, eat, play, and so much more. This recess we get crafty with clay to make trinket dishes for all our favorite knick-knacks and toys!