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    Play Activities for Kids

    We love easy, fun play activities for kids!

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    Easy DIY Catapult and Target Game for Kids

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    Giant Dot-to-Dot: Motor Skills Activity

    DIY dot to dot for toddlers

    Toddler Dot-to-Dot for Fine Motor Practice

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    Indoor Snow Play: A Winter Sensory Activity for Kids

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    28 Winter Activities for Kids (Free Printable Checklist!)

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    Easy Science: Surface Tension Water Drop Races

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    Kids Bath Activity: Ice Fishing

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    10 Fun Bubble Activities for Kids

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    Snow Day Activities that Make the Best Memories!

    Pomanders - a fun holiday activity for kids

    Sweet and Spicy: Making Pomanders with Kids

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    Spy Activities for Kids

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    Secret Code for Kids: The Pigpen Cipher

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