There are so many fun things to do with kids in Ohio! Plan a fun day trip, staycation or vacation in Ohio for the whole family!
Kite flying is such a fun spring activity, especially when it is a homemade. These step-by-step instructions on how to make a kite will make your own DIY project a breeze.
If you're looking for the less crowded, off the beaten path things to do in Oklahoma, check out our fun and unique places to see!
25 fun and affordable things to do in Savannah GA with kids! Where to go when you are looking for family fun activities to do in Savannah, GA.
Teach your kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapult using common household supplies. How to construct a marshmallow launcher.
These fun weather STEM activities for kids are perfect for spring science experiments at home or in the classroom!
Pressed for time? Only have three days to explore the happiest city in the world? Here's a complete guide to spending 3 days in Copenhagen...
Write and decode secret spy messages with these cool secret codes for kids. Keep the kids busy making their own secret code with the free printable!
We Are Thespians!
Puzzle-solving genius kids form a pint-size crime-fighting Mod Squad in this month's Backseat Book Club pick. Trenton Lee Stewart, author of The Mysterious Benedict Society, takes questions from young readers about the book's twists, turns and creative conundrums.
Check out how you can make a simple popsicle stick catapult with materials you already have at home. It's a fun STEM project that you can do with your kids indoors on a rainy day!
Crossing the midline activities for kids. What on earth are those? Sometimes in the educational world we start speaking a slightly different language than 'normal' people. Not that teachers aren't normal ... though ... you do need to be a little insane to work with small children all day long, don't you? Anyways. I had
Williamsburg with kids guide to help you plan your visit to Williamsburg Virginia. Best things to do in Williamsburg with kids
Looking for fun hand clapping games? Awesome hand clapping songs to teach kids, students or camp attendees, with videos and printable lyrics!
If you're visiting New York with teens, you're in for a treat. These are the best things to do in NYC with teens with advice from 5 teens!
Easter is fast approaching and kids would be so much interested and eagerly waiting to prepare crafts for Easter. This year as of 2015, Easter falls on
One thing I want to instill upon my children is that there are many people in this world besides them. When we only think about ourselves we are not aware of the ways we can help others. I seem to be teaching this to my kids over and over again. It does become redundant unless I find a new analogy to use to make it seem like a new and exciting ...
Learn how to play Help Your Neighbor! This is a fun family card game that works well for all ages. Perfect for game night!
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Use our free printable yahtzee score card so you can have a fun game of yahtzee with friends and or family. Easy and cheap family game night.
45 Free Things to Do in New Orleans, Louisiana! Check off your New Orleans Bucket List AND save money with these unique activities!
We all fall into one of nine learning styles. Which one is your strongest?
Need to entertain the kids? Try some of these free indoor and outdoor activities for kids that can all be done from your own home. There's also a list of free online educational resources.
Music activity using LEGO DUPLO to build chords. Includes a free printable.
Morse code is a great example of such a system, since not many people understand how to use it these days.
Who knew playing with straws could be so fun? Straw bridges are a great whole class activity that also sharpens students' STEM skills!
San Diego is the perfect destination for a family vacation! With so many things to do in San Diego with kids, we're giving you our top 12 recommendations!
Are your kids wondering what to draw? Get this list of drawing prompts and fun things for kids to draw!
From Disney to Pokemon, parks, cosplay and shows there's so much to do in Tokyo with kids of all ages. These are our top 15 picks for first-time visitors to the city.
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
The game is on with these 100 fun icebreaker questions for kids. With these open-ended questions, kids can get to know each other in no time.
Leaving and following tracking signs is a brilliant outdoors family activity, and a great way to entice kids outside - who doesn't love following clues
My kids love to play this fun game! The game of SKUNK, that is!
A list of 20 fun and easy waiting games for kids that you can play anywhere without screens. Stretch your brains while in line, on trips or in restaurants.
There are lots of themes and ideas to get out of Frozen. But what we found most profound was the love, the relationships, and the change of heart. With that in mind, each day of camp will be focuse…
In this six part series on How to Teach Spelling, this third post discusses and provides teaching resources for teaching the eight conventional spelling rules.
A look back at the best of 2013...reflecting on the past year and the year ahead. A blog hop of the best kid activities from around the web.
Don't miss these top things to do in Branson, Mo that all ages will love! Branson has the best attractions for the whole family. You won't be disappointed!
The best and most fun pen and paper games to cure the boredom blues. Solo, two player and three or more player pencil and paper games for kids and adults!
I am a strong believer of the saying, "A family that plays together, STAYS together!" Quality time with your kids is so important on so many levels! There are only a few games that I
11 beautiful places to visit in the United States.
There are always great places to visit and fun activities to do in NYC. But it can be challenging to come up with ideas that the whole family will enjoy. In this guide, I’m giving you the scoop on fun things to do that are kid and family friendly!
Laughter really is the best medicine! With these family activities, it will surely make you bond, but also laugh so hard it hurts!
Nanny Anita explains how to play popular card game Clock Patience. She will also be teaching other card games, including Beggar My neighbour, Go Fish, Rummy, and Spoons.
The game is on with these 100 fun icebreaker questions for kids. With these open-ended questions, kids can get to know each other in no time.
Free Things to do in Chattanooga: Walnut Street Bridge, Coolidge Park, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Market, Choo Choo Holiday Inn
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
An escape room in the classroom is a super fun way to engage your students in any topic. Make one easily with the worksheet you already have!
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