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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 Fun Fossil Ideas For Kids

June 2, 2022 Mary Malcolm

Bring your child's inner paleontologist to life by making some kids fossils! Even the tiniest tot has a thing for dinosaurs and all things existing in the long period of time. There are just some magical and interesting facts about finding extinct animals who lived millions of … [Read more...]

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25 Spectacular Explosion Experiments for Kids

May 10, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Do you want to have fun while learning with your kids? Encourage your child's love of learning with these awesome and fun Science experiments with explosion! These 25 Spectacular Explosion Experiments for Kids are so much fun that your kids won't even know they are … [Read more...]

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10 Silly Science Experiments For Kids

April 30, 2022 Jamie

Show out your kids inner Einstein with these silly and fun science experiments and be wowed by the results! The amazing science experiments in this list are definitely fun and easy to do! Most of the things that you'll need can be found in your kitchen or backyard. If you are … [Read more...]

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12 Easy Catapult Crafts that Will Make Your Kids Flip!

April 30, 2022 Beth Anne

DIY Catapults are easy to make and fun to use and the best part is there are so many ways to do it! We found twelve inventive catapult crafts for kids of all ages. If your kids like to build things and are curious about physics, these DIY catapult crafts are the perfect boredom … [Read more...]

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15 Outdoor Art Projects For Kids

April 26, 2022 Anna

Throw out your glue, glitter and markers as We have the coolest list of outdoor crafts and art ideas that kids of all ages will adore! Kids can use the fresh air of backyards as inspirations for fun outdoor arts and crafts. These fun outdoor activities includes creating … [Read more...]

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21 Brilliant Moon Crafts and Activities

April 25, 2022 Donella

The big, bright moon has fascinated children and adults alike for thousands of years. If you're looking for some fun, moon-inspired activities for your kids, you've come to the right place! We've gathered 21 of the most creative moon crafts and activities that will help your … [Read more...]

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16 Creative Sensory Bins For Preschoolers

April 9, 2022 Beth Anne

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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

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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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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 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 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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25 Edible Science Experiments For Kids

October 1, 2017 Mary Malcolm

Teaching science to kids is more fun when they get to taste the results! Learn while having a tasty snack with these 25 Edible Science Experiments For Kids! These experiments are so fun, your kids will eat them up. Enjoy! Easy Edible Science Experiments For Kids 1. … [Read more...]

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25 Amazing Engineering Ideas for Bigger Kids

January 1, 2017 Mary Malcolm

Kids love to build, engineering projects seem just like play.  With the emphasis of STEM and STEAM in the classroom, wouldn't it be fun to do some engineering at home? We have handpicked 25 of the best engineering projects for kids that would appeal to older kids. So … [Read more...]

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16 Snow-Themed Science Activities

November 1, 2016 Anna

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Gearing up for wintertime? Your kids might have to miss a school day because of the snow, but they can continue the learning with these super cool snow-themed science activities right in your homes! There are so many opportunities for educational fun for your kiddos when … [Read more...]

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25 Inspiring Space Crafts For Kids

December 18, 2015 Mary Malcolm

If your kids loved stargazing, or even if they just love space in general, these inspiring space crafts for kids will give you all something amazing to explore together! Travel to planets, meet astronauts, visit the great beyond, and be back in time for lunch. Have … [Read more...]

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25 Fall STEM Ideas for Kids

September 21, 2015 Mary Malcolm

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These Fall STEM Ideas for kids are a great way to get them engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical concepts and make it seem like play. They're going to love exploring, playing, and testing these ideas and you're going to love watching them learn! … [Read more...]

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25 Bubble Activities for Preschoolers

May 1, 2015 Mary Malcolm

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There's no doubt. Bubbles and preschoolers go together! These 25 bubble activities for preschoolers are so fun, perfect to fill in any day. Whether your preschooler is blowing them or growing them, scenting them, or making them foam, they'll have a blast and you will, … [Read more...]

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18 Activities For Sensory Play

April 1, 2015 Anna

18 insanely awesome sensory activities for kids

Sensory play is one of the most important activities in your toddler's early formative years. This activity helps your little one use and hone their senses about the things around them through play! Make your child's day when you set up one of these activities for sensory … [Read more...]

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10 Playful Learning Activities for 2-Year-Olds

February 13, 2015 Beth Anne

2-year-olds are always on the move and keeping them entertained can be rough. But worry no more! These fun learning activities for your toddler are real game-changers! Your 2-year-old will have so much fun with these learning activities they won't even realize they are … [Read more...]

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11 Creative Ways to Use LEGOs

January 26, 2015 Beth Anne

11 Unexpected Ways to Use LEGOs

Your childhood is not complete without LEGOs! Perfect for all ages, these LEGO crafts are so creative, you will surely see LEGO in a brand new way! You and your kids are going to have so much fun trying out these unexpected ways to use legos! Ready to build blocks? Let's … [Read more...]

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16 Ways To Teach Kids About Weather

January 23, 2015 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! Make teaching about the weather cool and fun with these ideas! These super fun weather activities are a … [Read more...]

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12 Family Activities for Spring

January 20, 2015 Beth Anne

Spring is in the air and it's time to get out with your kids for some fun Spring activities! Spring time is a great time to get back outside after being cooped inside during the winter months! Try some of these springtime activities to get started! Hibernation is done! Go … [Read more...]

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10 Easy Magic Tricks for Kids

January 9, 2015 Jamie

Let your kids show off with these fun easy magic tricks! Steps are easy to follow. Kids of all ages will definitely enjoy this super fun and awesome magic tricks! If you want to know how this is done this is for you! Learn to create simple illusions with these awesome magic … [Read more...]

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