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All kids love playing with water. I bet you didn't know you can also play with water indoors. That's right. If you are skeptical, keep reading!

16 Indoor Water Play Ideas for Kids

October 1, 2014

Indoor water play activities for kids.

My kids absolutely love playing with water. Indoor water play has saved me on many a bad-weather day or when the kids were especially cranky and I needed a quick activity to keep them busy. It’s such a simple concept and it cleans up so easily. (Just make sure you have a towel — or…
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by: Erica posted in: Water Play 4 Comments

Leak Proof Bag Science Experiment

July 24, 2014

Leak proof bag science experiment. Simple and fun.

I knew this leak proof bag science experiment with the kids was a project that would have a high fun factor since the kids LOVE anything that includes water play.  Since it is such a simple science project it was the perfect addition to our DIY summer science camp with Coffee Cups and Crayons. I wanted to do the…
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by: Erica posted in: Science, Water Play 6 Comments

Indoor Winter Activity: Thin Ice

January 3, 2014

Playing outdoors with thin ice at the park

Indoor activities are a must during winter and you may be surprised to know that I frequently let my kids play with water inside. This particular icy indoor winter activity was inspired by a recent outdoor trip. We took a walk in the park during the winter break and the lake was covered with an…
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by: Erica posted in: Nature, Water Play 6 Comments

Shell Activities for Kids

June 26, 2013

shell activities for kids to do at home - bring the beach fun home!

Do your kids like to look for shells at the beach? I’ve always found something so satisfying about looking for shells, finding them in the sand, turning them over and over, comparing them to the others I’ve already placed in the bucket. Shell Activities for Kids Even though kids don’t necessarily need any shell extension…
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by: Erica posted in: Sensory Play, Water Play 6 Comments

10 Fun Bubble Activities for Kids

July 12, 2012

Bubble activities for kids. Ideas to keep summer fun interesting.

My 3 year old loves bubbles. It is one of the few things I can bring to the park and am guaranteed that he will join in the fun instead of running away (thus making me chase him all over the place — argh!). Since bubbles are such a fun way to spend time outside…
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by: Erica posted in: Science, Water Play 2 Comments

5 Ways to Play With Ice this Summer

June 21, 2012

Play with ice and cool down this summer. Number 5 is fun!

It’s summer. It’s hot. In fact, today the weather icon on my computer is a thermometer ON FIRE. It’s tempting to stay inside with the air conditioner on full blast. But parents know it’s not fun to stay cooped up inside with active children. Instead, stay cool outside by playing with ice.* Stay Cool this…
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by: Erica posted in: Science, Water Play 5 Comments

Friday Guest Post: Warm-Weather Outdoor Car Wash

April 6, 2012

I’ve done a couple of indoor car wash activities in the last two weeks so, when Shannon sent me her guest post today I was happy to see it was car washed-themed!  The warm weather is here so enjoy! And don’t forget to check out her great new book: The Essential Stay-at-Home Mom Manual: How…
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Bubble Bath Toy Car Wash

March 20, 2012

{Welcome! If you are visiting for the first time and don’t want to miss our all of our upcoming easy indoor activities for kids and reading suggestions, join us on our facebook page or sign up to have emails delivered to your inbox.} Toy Car Wash This is the easiest idea, and it keeps my…
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by: Erica posted in: Transportation Tuesday, Water Play 16 Comments

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