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25 Awesome Lego Activities For Kids

June 28, 2022 Mary Malcolm

With Lego, everything is awesome! The moment kids get their first Lego set, they're hooked. But why not? Kids can express themselves creatively with Legos. below are tons of building instructions to help inspiration strike! These lego creations teach ratios, engineering, … [Read more...]

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25 Playful Pencil Topper for Kids

June 15, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Send your kids back to school in style with these 25 Playful Pencil Topper Crafts for Kids. They'll have a blast showing them off to their friends and sharing them with friends who 'forgot' their own pencils. Make going to school more fun and create great memories with your … [Read more...]

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25 Ideas To Help Sick Kids Feel Better

June 13, 2022 Mary Malcolm

Nobody wants to get sick. Especially kids! As soon as they catch a few flu symptoms like fever or high fevers, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, stuffy nose, loss of appetite, and or aches they go from being happy and playful to sad and down. As soon as the flu season comes in and … [Read more...]

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25 Sensory Bottles for Toddlers

June 2, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Toddlers love to explore the world using all of their senses. DIY Sensory bottles help toddlers explore their sense of the world and are great for relaxing kids! These sensory bottles for toddlers help them do just that, but in a way that is contained and easily controlled. … [Read more...]

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25 Ideas For Pinch Pots For Kids

May 29, 2022 Mary Malcolm

Pinch pots are simple hand-made pottery that your kids can also make! These ideas for pinch pots will let you and your kids explore so many beautiful and creative pinch pot ideas together! Have a joyful sensory activity day as you create beautiful pots! Plus, they can also be … [Read more...]

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17 Good Deed Starters For Kids

May 25, 2022 Anna

It's important to teach our kids how to be kind and think of others! Start them young, as the saying goes. These good deed starters for kids are a great way for your kids to start helping those around them, and in a fun way too! It's always so amazing to see how many … [Read more...]

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12 Ways For Preschoolers To Play With Color

May 25, 2022 Anna

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Preschoolers are so obsessed with colors! Why not do some super fun activities that will make them love playing with colors more? These coloring activities for preschoolers will surely add bright fun to your kid's dull day!  Your preschoolers will go nuts for these … [Read more...]

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15 Super Cute Cactus Crafts Kids Can DIY

May 23, 2022 Jamie

We are going to have some fun with simple and easy cactus crafts you can do with your kids today! Do you have a little one who loves to craft? We've found the cutest and most unusual inspiration for crafting...the cactus plant. Today we are sharing 15 DIY cactus crafts that are … [Read more...]

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25 Plastic Bottle Crafts for Kids

May 22, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Why throw away those old plastic bottles when you can recycle them into fun crafts? It's time to dig into the recyclable bin and gather all your plastic bottles! These 25 plastic bottle crafts for kids of all ages are fun, creative, beautiful, bizarre, and downright … [Read more...]

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25 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids of All Ages

May 21, 2022 Jamie

Paper Crafts for Kids - collage of 9 paper crafts featured on Play Ideas

Paper crafts are fun because they require few supplies and a flat piece of paper can be transformed into something amazing! Paper is a versatile crafting medium that can lead to tons of fun and creative projects. With just a few other tools like scissors, glue, and acrylic … [Read more...]

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16 Vibrant Ways to Paint Mason Jars

May 20, 2022 Jamie

Painted mason jars are a fun and festive craft idea, whether you want to add some decor to your home or give as a gift. We’ll show how to paint them 16 different ways. What Kind of Paint Do You Use on Mason Jars? You can practically use any kind of paint on mason jars … [Read more...]

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25 Playful Paint Recipes

May 12, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Have a project in mind but out of paint? Save yourself from curiosity and a trip to the store with these super fun playful paint recipes to make homemade paint at home or in the classroom. There are so many fabulous homemade paint recipes for exploration. We have compiled a … [Read more...]

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25 Kid-Friendly Food Ideas

May 11, 2022 Anna

25 super silly snack ideas

Mealtime, family-friendly recipes, dinner ideas, and snacks don't have to be boring. Make mealtime fun with these super silly kid-friendly recipes and kid food ideas for the whole family! Your kids will love asking for more of these, especially if you make these with … [Read more...]

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15 Fun Fine Motor Activities

May 11, 2022 Anna

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Motor skills are fundamental to your kid's development. These simple yet fun fine motor activities are a great way to keep those small hand muscles entertained while they're learning! Help your child through their fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor … [Read more...]

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25 Super Cool Pool Noodle Activities

May 11, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Are your kids pool noodle fans? Pool noodle games are super cool to play with not only in the pool but in many other ways! Dive in with these super fun and cool ways to play with pool noodles! We are totally loving these super silly pool noodle ideas and activities for kids … [Read more...]

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20 Engaging Baby Home Activities

May 11, 2022 Anna

Babies learn so fast that you might have run out of activities to do with them. Well, this one is for you! Tickle some creativity together with your precious little toddlers when you try these baby home activities! Add these to your daily routine and these easy activities will … [Read more...]

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25 Homemade Mobiles for Babies

May 11, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Adorable baby mobiles are an awesome part of baby development. Their creativity is sparked as they look at the colorful stuff made with love! Why buy a plastic one from the store when you can make personalized, pretty DIY mobiles for babies at home? These DIY projects … [Read more...]

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Creative DIY Gift Kits to Make & give to Kids

May 9, 2022 Anna

Gift Kits

Gift kits always bring a sense of joy for kids, especially when they're handmade! These DIY gift kits for kids will awaken their curiosity and will boost the creative side of your little ones. Today, we will awaken your kid's imaginations by making these creative gift kits for … [Read more...]

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25 Easy DIY Musical Instruments

May 9, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Life is more fun with music! What if you and your kids can make them on your own with simple materials at home? Check out these easy and fun tutorial on DIY musical and homemade instruments for you and your kids! Hop on to some musical day with these super easy DIY musical … [Read more...]

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25 Easy Origami Ideas for Bigger Kids

May 7, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Origami teaches patience and gives amazing rewards. Your kids are going to LOVE this list of easy origami crafts! Easy Origami Ideas for Bigger Kids I don't think there is an adult anywhere who doesn't remember making origami boxes as a child. Or stars. Or maybe even the … [Read more...]

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17 Fun Sunflower Crafts for Kids

May 6, 2022 Jamie

If you're looking for some fun and creative summer or autumn crafts for your kids, look no further than sunflowers! These vibrant flowers are perfect for crafting with children of all ages, and there are plenty of different projects to choose from. From simple paper … [Read more...]

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16 Easy Art Activities For Your 4-Year-Old

May 5, 2022 Anna

A 4-year-old toddler's mind is super creative! Harness that gift with any colorful and fun art activity for kids! Your child will love these 16 easy art activities for your 4 year olds! These fun, colorful craft activities and ideas will make for an afternoon of … [Read more...]

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25 Unbelievably Fun DIY Backyard Games For Kids

May 5, 2022 Mary Malcolm

Are your kids saying they're bored inside the house? You don't need to go far to have fun outside! Kids of all ages will surely have a great time doing these best outdoor games, DIY backyard games, and activities! Enjoy a backyard barbecue and play everything from giant Jenga, … [Read more...]

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25 Star Wars Crafts To Awaken The Force Within

May 2, 2022 Mary Malcolm

Whether your child is a rebel in training, or they believe the Empire did nothing wrong, these 25 Star Wars crafts will help awaken the Force within. Inspired by the reboots, these crafts have everything from Porgs to Rey's speeder and tons of other fun ideas you've never seen … [Read more...]

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12 Educational Activities for the 4th of July

May 1, 2022 Beth Anne

Are your kids brains becoming a pile of mush this summer? These are great ways to enjoy the 4th and learn about it at the same time.  Have fun this Independence Day with these educational 4th of July activities! The whole family will also enjoy making their own craft while … [Read more...]

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