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"Wacky, Crazy" Art with Pebbles, Popsicles and Plungers

What do plungers, popsicles and pebbles all have in common? They’re easy, wacky, crazy materials that can be used to create beautiful art!

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10 Family-Friendly Volunteer Ideas

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10 Simple Signs for Babies

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2 Awesome Sand and Water Table Ideas Kids Love

A well-balanced child does more than simply sit at a desk to learn about the world while in the classroom. A well-balanced child’s development will...

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3 Activities to Bring in May

May is finally upon us! Not only does it bring with it the arrival of summer, but it also brings bundles of holidays and important topics to...

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3 Books to Unlock the Artist in Your Child

We hear it all the time: parents need art activities for kids that don't require a fine arts degree or an expensive trip to the craft store for...

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3 Cool Musical Science Experiments for Kids

Help children explore scientific concepts through music! These 3 experiments teach various science concepts in unique, and exciting ways.

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3 Creative Snacks for Your Preschooler!

If you’re the parent of a preschooler, then you know they LOVE snack time. What’s fun about preparing simple, nutritious snacks is that it provides...

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3 Essential Skills for Kids to Take on the School Year

It’s easy to focus on preparing kids academically for the upcoming school year, but it can be hard to remember that students also need to be socially...

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3 Festive Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Children Ages 3 to 6

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, which means it’s time for food, family, and fall fun! What better way to kick off this holiday than with some...

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3 Fun Outdoor Activities for Toddlers (That are Free)

It’s always a blast doing activities with your toddler! Summer in particular is a great time to find new things to do and explore with your little...

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3 Fun Persuasive Writing Activities for Kids

Unlike speech, writing is a fundamental skills that children must develop with the foundations of speech, listening and reading. Young children have...