Kids activities

Printable U.S. Presidents Memory Game

This printable U.S. presidents memory game is a fun way to teach kids fun facts about some of America’s most famous presidents.

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Did you know that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day? Even more amazing: that date was the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence–July 4, 1826.

Crazy, right?

That’s one of the fun facts that you and your kids will learn in this US presidents memory game.

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Simple New Year’s Eve Tradition for Families: Our Favorite Memories Celebration

This simple New Year’s Eve tradition for families is a fun way to remember your family’s favorite parts of the year in a meaningful way.

I’m pretty sure everyone is in agreement by now: 2020 has been rough!

Our family, like so many others, has been turned a little upside down this year by pandemic-related challenges like cancelled family reunions, homeschool/virtual school, and going completely stir crazy from the isolation. Add to that the normal non-COVID-related challenges of life (like cancer) and I’m really looking forward to a fresh start for 2021.

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4-in-1 Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Kids (free printable)

This free printable Christmas scavenger hunt activity bundle is a simple way to get festive with the family this season. Print once, and use it four different ways for hours of holiday fun!

This free printable Christmas scavenger hunt pack is a simple way to get festive with the family this season. Print once, and use it four different ways for hours of holiday fun!

To all the tired moms out there (I’m raising my hand with you!), repeat after me:

Making Christmas memorable does NOT have to be complicated.

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Christmas Sudoku for Kids (free printable!)

Need a no-prep Christmas activity to entertain your little elves this holiday season? Challenge them to solve one of these free printable Christmas sudoku puzzles for kids!

Lately, I can’t seem to decide whether to be shocked that it’s already December or thrilled that 2020 is almost over.

Either way, Christmas is coming, and that means my kids are acting out “Santa Claus comes down the chimney” in their bedroom each night (which means they take turns putting on a Santa hat and squirming down through the space between their bunk bed and the wall to bring “gifts” to each other…I have no idea where they come up with these ideas).

It also means it’s time to break out the holiday activities!

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Halloween at home: How to make this year fun and memorable

Here are 14 simple ways to make celebrating Halloween at home just as much fun as trick-or-treating!

Here are some simple ways to make celebrating Halloween at home just as much fun as trick-or-treating!

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This year has required us to do A LOT of things differently than we’ve done them in the past…including Halloween. Sometimes I get bummed by all the traditions that we can’t do this year, but I also have to remind myself that different can be good.

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6 fabulous story podcasts for kids

Whether you’re looking for a way to keep peace in the car, fill the time until dinner, or calm down before bedtime, these story podcasts for kids will become your new favorite family pastime!

Are you a podcast-listener? I wasn’t…until about a year ago when I finally dipped my toe in the water. Once I’d had a taste, I jumped enthusiastically on the bandwagon.

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Why every child needs an inventor box + how to create one

Forget buying kids expensive toys…instead, create a no-cost inventor box (AKA – tinker box) that will inspire endless hours of creative play and STEM exploration.

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My six-year-old wants to be an inventor when he grows up. And, honestly, I won’t be a bit surprised if that’s exactly what he becomes. He is constantly creating, imagining, and experimenting with something.

Yes, sometimes it drives me crazy. His big ideas have no bounds (hooray!), but he has a habit of leaving behind a trail of debris (we’re working on that one).

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How to beat the heat: 9 ice play activities for kids

If you feel like you’re melting in the summer heat, these ice play activities will cool things off while you learn and play with your kids!

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I grew up in central California where summers literally got hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. August was downright brutal, with highs that hovered near 110 degrees!

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How to make a board game: fun learning activity for kids

Do your kids love playing games? Try letting them design one! This creative activity will help kids analyze the games they know and help them learn how to make a board game of their own.

How to make a board game brainstorming worksheets

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Are you a game loving family? We have a whole closet full of board games, and my oldest son (8) is always trying to hunt down someone–ANYONE–to play a game with him.

Recently, we took our love of gaming to the next level—we created our OWN games. It was so fun!

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How to make a human sundial + more fun shadow activities

This human sundial is a fun outdoor STEM activity that will help kids understand how shadows are made and encourage them to experiment with light and shadow.

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Science was one of my least favorite subjects in school as a kid. Ironically, I actually love science itself, but much of the way science is traditionally taught (or at least how it was taught to me in school) sucks the life and wonder out of learning about how the world works.

But science isn’t boring!

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