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Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!
30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids
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Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."
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Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.
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Dig out the beach toys and use them for playing with snow!
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This epic igloo will entertain the whole block (photo taken pre-pandemic).
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These kids movies are classic hits!
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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
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These funny jokes for kids will have them laughing in no time!
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