It’s a snow day! The kids are excited, but the real question is… what are some fun things to do on a snow day? Snow day activities for kids need to include ideas to burn off energy indoors, quiet time to give parents a break, a few outdoor activities just in case the weather cooperates,…
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Play Activities for Kids
We love easy, fun play activities for kids!
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Sweet and Spicy: Making Pomanders with Kids
Nothing makes a home feel cozier at Christmas time then the scents of citrus and spices wafting through the air! And it just so happens that orange and clove pomanders is the perfect easy winter craft to make with your kids. What better way to celebrate than a sweet and spicy activity with the kids…
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Spy Activities for Kids
Does you child love to pretend to be a secret agent, spy or detective? Perhaps you are planning a playdate and want some spy party games? These spy activities for kids are just the ticket! Best of all, spy activities promote pretend play and are great for encouraging screen-free play time. Learn how to write…
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Secret Code for Kids: The Pigpen Cipher
Kids love secret codes! Who wouldn’t want to be able to write messages to friends that no one else (especially those pesky grown-ups) will be able to read? Many secret codes for kids, (like this one), rely on numbers as a substitution for letters, but the pigpen cipher substitutes symbols for letters. The pigpen cipher…
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Stuck in Traffic: 20 Toy Car Play Ideas
Quick! Take a look around the room. What do you see all over the floor? I bet there is a good chance you responded, “toy cars, buses and trucks!” Kids adore toy vehicles. Zooming, beeping, racing, crashing, parking. You name it. Over the years my boys found creative ways to play with their little vehicles…
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Indoor Activities for 5-10 Year Olds (with Cheat Sheet!)
What are some good indoor activities for 5-10 year olds when they are stuck inside, you ask? Unlike toddlers and preschoolers, 5-10 year olds will be able to keep themselves busy with their own interests, but let’s not pretend we don’t hear the old, “I’m bored,” excuse almost everyday. Side-note: Incidentally, if you have kids…
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5 Ways to Repurpose Board Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers
We have a lot of games. I like games. My older kid LOVES games. My toddler-almost-preschooler, always wants to do whatever his awesome big brother is doing and so he loves games, or at least all the pieces and components of games. However! It’s not so easy to play the same game with your 7-year-old…
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Indoor Active Game: Land, Sea and Air
A friend of mine taught me this easy indoor active game you can play instantly (and anywhere) with your kids. When the weather goes extreme, whether it’s too hot, cold, windy or raining you can fill the long hours of boredom using our list of indoor activities for inspiration, and now I have a fun…
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