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Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!
30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids
Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.
Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander
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Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.
Party hats and pretty punch make virtual birthday celebrations special.
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Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?
Dig out the beach toys and use them for playing with snow!
40 Outdoor Activities for Kids this Winter
These activities will have kids begging to play outside this winter!
Mexican Instant Pot Quinoa warms on a chilly night.
10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Weeknight Dinners
Easy recipes that get dinner on the table in an instant.
Bake, cook, and create together!
Easy Recipes for Kids
Simple but delicious recipes for families.
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Snow day activities keep kids' hands busy all day!
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Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.
15 Brainy Puzzle Games and Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
These brainy games keep kids thinking while they play.
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All the drama and costumes, none of the sex.
Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.
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Free Coloring Pages for Kids to Download
Here's a list of the best resources for downloading free pages for kids to color at home.
25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."
Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.
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Create a colorful, texturized world with a DIY sensory bin. Photo by Emma Graig
10 Sensory Bin Ideas for Busy Toddlers
Turn a cheap container bin into a magical indoor play item.
Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.
Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun
Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.
These funny jokes for kids will have them laughing in no time!
40 Jokes for Kids That Will Keep the Whole Family in Giggles
Everyone can get into the gag with easy-to-remember jokes for kids.
Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!
30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home
Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.
Teach 'em to tie during downtime.
65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age
It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.
Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.
50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Grab your list and head out for a scavenger hunt with the kids!
Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids (Cute Printables!)
Print out one of these scavenger hunts for a quick boredom buster!
Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
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 Hop on a toboggan to make winter sledding extra special for kids. Photo by Matthew Nighswander
35 Best Winter Activities for Kids (and Their Grown-ups)
These three dozen activity ideas will keep kids entertained all winter!
25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers
DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.
Build a crayon caddy with your Lego!
100+ Fun Things To Do with Legos
Maximize fun––and your Lego collection––with this mega list of great Lego ideas!
This DIY project for kids is right on-trend for 2020 back to school!
How to Make a Mask Lanyard or Chain So Your Kids Stop Losing Them!
These pretty chains keep masks from getting lost.
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50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids
These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.
These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..
30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids
Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.
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10-Minute Recess Breaks for Remote Learners
Let kids wiggle, giggle, and refocus with these fun recess breaks for remote school days.
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13 Education Workbooks to Keep Kids Learning
Workbooks can help kids practice key concepts, from writing to math.
These kids movies are classic hits!
50 Best Kids' Movies for Family Movie Night
These classic family movies include wild adventures, sci-fi, and coming-of-age tales.
Quarantine is never fun, no matter the era.
Totally Relatable Moments from 'Little House on the Prairie's' Quarantine Episode
This quarantine episode may look very familiar to today's parents.
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Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.
5 Simple But Cool Slime Recipes to Make with Kids
Try these cool and easy slime recipes for quick boredom busting fun.
Learn how to make homemade ice cream for a tasty activity with the kids!
How to Make Ice Cream At Home in 5 Easy Steps
Whip up homemade ice cream in a bag or a mason jar!
If slime scares you, maybe try making Oobleck!
How to Make Oobleck: A Less Messy, More Gooey Slime
Make Oobleck at home with this fun science experiment.
Build an Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids in 7 Easy Steps
Standard household items make this obstacle course a breeze to design.
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How to Make Rock Candy with Kids
This rock candy recipe is easy to make at home.
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No screens necessary for these family fun night activities.
These Little Global Citizens kits will let your imagination travel across the globe.
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These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun.
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Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online
Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.
Watch your sketch appear in this invisible ink science experiment!
Science Experiments for Kids: How to Make Invisible Ink
Write secret messages with this simple invisible ink recipe.
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Hand them a pail and a spoon, er, shovel, and let kids dig in the dirt.
Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard
Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!
A bubbling lemon is an easy and colorful science fair project for all ages.
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Sensory Spice Playdough Recipe for Kids
This might be our favorite use of pumpkin pie spice!
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It’s time to break out the outdoor games! Some of these can even be used indoors.
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Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.
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Fun STEM Projects for Kids

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Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
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25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers
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These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun. READ MORE 
If slime scares you, maybe try making Oobleck!
How to Make Oobleck: A Less Messy, More Gooey Slime
Make Oobleck at home with this fun science experiment.READ MORE 
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Make a Lava Lamp with Kids for a Groovy Boredom Buster
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Virtual Fun & Online Activities

Screentime doesn't have to be a solo activity with these fun, free online games for kids to play with friends.
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Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
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These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.READ MORE 
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Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.READ MORE 
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Quarantine is never fun, no matter the era.
Totally Relatable Moments from 'Little House on the Prairie's' Quarantine Episode
This quarantine episode may look very familiar to today's parents.READ MORE 

Recipes for Kids

One pan or one sheet meals are easy to make with kids.
5 One-Pot Recipes To Make with Kids
Try these one-pot meals that are easy and fun to make with kids!READ MORE 
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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps
Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat. READ MORE 
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  VIDEO
How to Make Rock Candy with Kids
This rock candy recipe is easy to make at home.READ MORE 
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Crafts & Games for Kids

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.
50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.READ MORE 
A coat of paint turns a simple plate into a work of art.
30 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids for an Arty Day at Home
Transform a simple paper product into animals, flowers, crowns, and more.READ MORE 
Toy Parachute Easy Craft for Kids
The best kind of project is one that is as much fun to play with as it is to make. We learned how...READ MORE 
25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.READ MORE 
Snow day activities keep kids' hands busy all day!
45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids
Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.READ MORE 
Sensory Spice Playdough Recipe for Kids
This might be our favorite use of pumpkin pie spice!READ MORE 

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10 Creative Virtual Playdate Activities for Preschoolers
Keep tots entertained with these engaging online playdates.READ MORE 
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This quarantine episode may look very familiar to today's parents.READ MORE 
Kids' Craft: How to Make a Snow Globe
Make your own personal blizzard in just three steps.READ MORE 
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These brainy games keep kids thinking while they play.READ MORE 
45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids
Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.READ MORE 
Virtual and Social Distancing Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?READ MORE 
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