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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.
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Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.
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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."
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Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.
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Basic salt dough only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard.
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A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water is all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel
25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long
Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids. READ MORE 
Run through the tunnel to get their energy out! Photo courtesy Melissa and Doug
Cheap Outdoor Toys and Outdoor Games for Kids
It’s time to break out the outdoor games! Some of these can even be used indoors.READ MORE 
Make a small business by opening a lemonade stand.
Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids
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Try #19 on our list. For extra fun and motor skills practice, add pipe cleaners and googly eyes and let loose! Photo courtesy of C. Mooney
25 Beat-the-Heat Crafts for Hot Summer Days
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