This Magnetic Pipe Cleaner Tic Tac Toe game is the perfect make once, play anywhere busy bag that is perfect for on the go! And now, you can even stash some in your purse and entertain your kid...
Our Valentine’s Day celebration is simple, but special – fancy plates for dinner, a night of family games, and of course, chocolate! I’ve gathered five Valentine-inspired games perfect for ...
I’ve been a Curious George fan for as long as I can remember. I love the adventures George goes on and how he’s just a big sweetie to everyone he meets. My kids have grown up with him as wel...
We’ve shared our Heart Healthy Exercise Game before on the blog, and it’s still such a great game to play. Especially for a classroom party surrounding Valentine’s Day. We’ve amped it up...
Do you like riddles and picture puzzles? Here is a little something to do while you’re snuggled by the fire waiting for those chestnuts to roast. This Christmas Picture Puzzle pdf is meant to...
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Crystal Candy Cane Science is a fun, simple science activity to try with the kids during Christmas break. The kids got so excited when they woke up to magical crystals that had grown on their can...
3 years ago we started filling up a gratitude jar. I fell in love with the idea of teaching kids to be grateful and at the same time I found it a great reminder to myself to be thankful for littl...
Here’s a silly scarecrow drawing game, perfect for a rainy autumn afternoon. In this game, you will create scarecrows using only 6 different shapes. Roll the die, add a shape, repeat – we had...
If you’re looking for some giggles, try hosting a Backwards Mini-Olympics for your kiddos, part of our summer series Get Out and Play! When my girls were preschool and early elementary age, th...
While I love the freedom summer provides, there’s still a need for a schedule and daily routine for our family. As I’m try not to get carried away with too much electronic time during the l...
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