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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.

At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

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.

Upcycle holiday cards into giftable bookmarks.

Indoor Activity: Recycle Holiday Cards Into Bookmarks

Upcycle those holiday cards into pretty, giftable bookmarks.

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

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.

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.

99 Sensory Activities for Any Child

Our giant list of fun sensory activities for nearly all ages.

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!

Coding for Kids: Free Apps That Teach Kids Programming

We're always writing about how important it is for kids to learn to code. That's because most...

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

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!

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

This epic igloo will entertain the whole block (photo taken pre-pandemic).

Snow Games for Kids Beyond Sledding

Embrace the snow day with these snow games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Easy Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments Holiday Craft

Basic salt dough only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard.

A bubbling lemon is an easy and colorful science fair project for all ages.

19 Science Fair Projects for Kids from K to Middle School

Skip the night-before scramble with these easy science fair projects for all ages, from 5th grade...

How to Make Frozen Bubbles with Kids in This Freezing Weather

Make those frozen bubbles that are burning up your Facebook feed!

21 Wacky Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday with Kids

Crafts, games, tongue twisters, and more at-home activities to honor the famed author.

Easy Handmade Thumbprint Holiday Cards Kids Craft

Why does such a seemingly simple thing as a holiday card become so fraught? These adorable homemade...

Make: A Straw Whistle in Three Steps

Kids complaining that they're bored? With plastic drinking straws, tape and some scissors you can...

Bubble Painting with Kids

Paint plus bubbles is a colorful craft project.

Interactive “Crash, Splash, or Moo!” Invites Young Readers to Play Along

Bob Shea’s new book plays out like a wacky kids' quiz show!

Egg Carton Flowers Craft for Kids

Something happens when the calendar turns the page from February to March- the days start getting a...

Nature Wands Craft for Kids

My favorite thing about summer is how much time we spend outdoors, enjoying nature. These nature...

Fun and Simple Gravity Experiment for Kids

Gravity is what keeps our feet on the ground. It's one thing that affects all people and things...

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WeeWork Kids Craft: Sharpie Tie Dye Tees

Having a kids' tie dye party is lots of fun, but, admittedly, it can make a bit of a mess. This...

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...

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WeeWork Kids Crafts: How to Make Fairy Wings

I developed this fairy wing project when my daughter was three as a way to reuse the paper plates...

Keep 'Em Entertained

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.READ MORE

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!READ MORE

Geometric Magna-Tiles offer hours of building fun. Photo courtesy of the company

Toys Sure to Entertain Kids for Hours and Hours Again and Again

These 12 toys guarantee hours of screen-free fun. READ MORE

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.READ MORE

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!READ MORE

Build an Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids in 7 Easy Steps

Standard household items make this obstacle course a breeze to design.READ MORE

Easy Crafts & Projects

5 Simple But Cool Slime Recipes to Make with Kids

Try these cool and easy slime recipes for quick boredom busting fun. READ MORE

Sensory Spice Playdough Recipe for Kids

This might be our favorite use of pumpkin pie spice!READ MORE

13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.READ MORE

Bubble Painting with Kids

Paint plus bubbles is a colorful craft project.READ MORE

Indoor Balloon Tennis Activity

Create this fun tennis game with a couple of paper plates and popsicle sticks. READ MORE

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.READ MORE

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Turn a Highchair into a Baby Activity Center with These Ideas

These no cost, no mess activities give parents a little break.READ MORE

13 April Fools' Day Food Pranks To Play on Your Kids

From hot dog fingers to edible eyeballs, kids will eat up these fun food pranks.READ MORE

Easy Easter Crafts for Kids and How to Dye Easter Eggs

How to make the cutest crafts and prettiest eggs for Easter.READ MORE

50+ Genius Cardboard Box Crafts and Activities for Kids

Turn empty boxes into cool race tracks, costumes, and playhouses!READ MORE

Funny Leprechaun Tricks and Traps for St. Patrick's Day Fun

Trick the kids and trap the leprechaun with these silly St. Patrick's Day pranks.READ MORE

25 Alexa Games To Keep Bored Kids Busy

These Alexa skills keep kids entertained with games and stories.READ MORE

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