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25 Outrageous Outdoor Activities For Kids

April 24, 2022 Mary Malcolm

Get ready to have fun under the sun with these 25 Amazingly Outrageous Outdoor Activities For Kids! Exploring the outdoors can be great fun and an adventure for your kids. We curated a list of 25 outdoor activities they will surely love. Bright colors, chalk play, bubbles, and … [Read more...]

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25 Crazy Fun Sight Word Games For Kindergarteners

April 22, 2022 Mary Malcolm

Turn early reading into a sight word game and you'll have a reader for life! A sight word game is a perfect opportunity for kids to practice sight words and build their reading skills. Sight word games can be a great way to help your little learner improve their reading skills, … [Read more...]

Kid's Activities, Reading early education, early learners, games, home schooling, kindergarten, learning, phonics, preschool, sight reading, word games, words

25 DIY Kite Activities for Five-Year-Olds

April 11, 2022 Mary Malcolm

diy kite activities for five year olds

Kiddos everywhere dream they can fly! DIY kite crafts are a fun activity for all ages. Kites are a way for them to experience the fun of soaring from the safety of the ground. These colorful DIY kite activities, instructable for 5-year-olds will inspire your kiddos to … [Read more...]

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25 Delightful Dinosaur Activities for Kids

April 11, 2022 Stephanie

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Dinosaur lovers will delight in these delightful dinosaur activities for kids! Kids of all ages will love the dinosaur theme and all the hands-on learning and growth they'll experience as your little paleontologist explores the world of dinosaurs! These dinosaur activities … [Read more...]

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16 Creative Sensory Bins For Preschoolers

April 9, 2022 Beth Anne

16 creative sensory bins

Sensory bin ideas make for great play activity for toddlers and up because they encourage learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity. Whether it's edible or messy, there are many options to choose from - 16 creative sensory bins to be exact. This … [Read more...]

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25 Ice Experiments for Hot Summer Days

April 6, 2022 Mary Malcolm

ice experiments for summer

It's hard to get kids excited about anything when it's hot outside, so keep them cool as you experiment with ice! Beat the heat with these super cool and easy science ice experiments for hot summer days! Your little ones will surely enjoy doing them! From exploration of the … [Read more...]

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25 Groovy Tie Dye Crafts for Kids

April 6, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Kids love mixing colors and that's why they are going to go crazy for these tie dye crafts! You can do tie dying a towel, canvas, beach towels, cotton, or any fabric, without worrying about the mess. Tie Dye is so much fun for kids and adults. Mixing colors, watching them … [Read more...]

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25 Fun Money Activities for Kids

April 6, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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It's hard to get young children (and even some older ones!) to understand the concept of money. How much it is worth, what the different values are, even how those values can be exchanged for things is something many children struggle with. That is why money activities for kids … [Read more...]

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15 Awesome Balloon Science Experiments

April 6, 2022 Beth Anne

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You can make science learning fun. Running out of ideas? We got your back! Your kids will surely have fun with balloon crafts while creating awesome science experiments at the same time! Some may even be used as balloon decoration in any celebration. Check out these awesome … [Read more...]

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25 Perfectly Purple Crafts (And A Few Surprises) For Kids

April 5, 2022 Mary Malcolm

Anyone who loves purple knows there is no better color around. These perfectly purple crafts for kids are so fantastic! Your kids are going to love playing with all this purple, and they going to go crazy when they see what other fun there is in store. Enjoy! Fans of purple … [Read more...]

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25 Beautiful DIY Bracelets for Kids

April 1, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Are you looking for ways to bring out and enhance your kid's love for art, craft, and fashion? Maybe you simply wanted to encourage them to make friends. Your kids with their friends will surely love making these adorable DIY kids bracelets! Maybe they'll even make one for … [Read more...]

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25 Totally Kool Kool Aid Ideas For Kids

March 31, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Playtime doesn't have to smell like glue, and paint, and vinegar. In fact, playtime can smell awesome with these totally cool Kool Aid crafts and ideas for kids. From playdough to edible slime to abstract art and colorful eggs, the fruity fun will last for hours and … [Read more...]

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25 Busy Bee Crafts for Kids

March 31, 2022 Brittanie Pyper

Looking for ways to keep your kids busy but having fun? Is your kiddo into cute, adorable creative, recycle friendly and black and yellow things? If so, congratulations...you just found the right crafts and activities for them: some super cute bee crafts for kids! Your kids … [Read more...]

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Silly April Fools Pranks For Kids

March 31, 2022 Paula

Aprils Fools Day is the day to pull pranks and play jokes on family and friends. We have a list of the best April Fools Day tricks for kids. Kids can fool their siblings, friends and parents with these. Get your laughs ready for these prank ideas for kids! Easy And Silly … [Read more...]

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13 Fun Things Kids Can Do With Kool-Aid

March 27, 2022 Brittanie Pyper

Who doesn't love Kool-Aid? Join your kids in discovering how fun the sugary colorful Kool-Aid packets can be used for Kool Aid crafts, Kool Aid hacks, Kool Aid recipes and so much more Kool Aid fun for kids of all ages. Kool Aid & Kids Kool-Aid is one of those staples … [Read more...]

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31 Quick Winter Crafts for Preschoolers

December 7, 2021 Jamie

Are you looking for some fun and easy preschool winter crafts? There are so many great options out there, and we've collected some of our favorites here. These projects are easy to do and will keep your little one entertained for hours. In addition, these crafts are … [Read more...]

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Quick Steps To Paint on Canvas for Beginners

January 25, 2021 Jamie

Painting and drawing can be fun arts and crafts projects. Learn how to paint on canvas with this easy process that anyone can try. What Is the Easiest Paint To Use on Canvas? There are different types of paints, but the most popular to use on canvas are acrylics. … [Read more...]

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17 Bean Bag Games – Tricks to Beat the Boredom

January 25, 2021 Jamie

17 Bean Bag Games – Tricks to Beat the Boredom Are you searching for ideas on bean bag games you can play with your kid? The good news is that bean bags are great toys that can beat boredom. Beyond that, bean bag activities are excellent physical activities that help … [Read more...]

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Printable Bookmarks: Fun and Easy Kids Crafts – Printables Included

January 18, 2021 Jamie

Reading has always been an important part of any child’s development. To make this fun activity even more enjoyable, why not let your kids make some homemade bookmarks? You can either make awesome bookmarks by hand or get some fun printables that you can download and print on … [Read more...]

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Introducing Pointillism Art to Kids – An Interactive Guide

January 18, 2021 Jamie

When you hear the phrase "art technique," you probably think of some sophisticated method of doing art. That might make you wonder, “Is there any art technique ideal for kids?” If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to know that there is. We're talking about pointillism art, an in … [Read more...]

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How To Make the Simplest Crafts for Kids: Easy Suncatchers

December 16, 2020 Jamie

There are many simple crafts for kids, but one of the quickest and most enjoyable to make are suncatcher crafts. You can stick a suncatcher to a window or hang it on a string indoors. This is such an easy craft to let your sun shine in and brighten up the whole day. (I … [Read more...]

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16 Ways To Teach Kids About Weather

July 7, 2020 Paula

Is your child asking questions about why there are hot and cold days? How about lightnings and thunders? Teaching your kids about the weather doesn't need to be hard! Below are some easy peasy weather themed activities for children in pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. help … [Read more...]

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25 Discovery Bottles for Five Year Olds

December 20, 2019 Mary Malcolm

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Discovery bottles are a fun and quirky way to help children learn about science and experiment with scientific phenomena. This is a great way for your five-year-old to learn while having fun! Learning doesn't have to be boring with these 25 Discovery Bottles for Five Year … [Read more...]

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25 “Celebrate Winter” Art Projects For Kids

December 12, 2019 Mary Malcolm

Kids love to create! Giving kids the tools to build their creative side is easy: kids can create with just about anything. But teaching them basic techniques will help them grow as artists and creators. These 25 "celebrate winter" art projects for kids will help them grow their … [Read more...]

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25 Super Cool Winter Science Experiments For Kids

December 4, 2019 Mary Malcolm

Kids love to learn! But sometimes in winter, it seems like it gets too cold to do much other than bundle up in front of something warm and try your best not to shiver. It doesn't have to be that way, though! Don't let your child's inquisitive mind hibernate! These super cool … [Read more...]

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