Fun Learning Activities Kids
Kim is a homeschooling mom of two children. When she isn't on a nature hike with her kids, she can be found scrapbooking about their adventures and possibly sneaking a bite of chocolate. She writes about motherhood and family fun at Savor the Days.
We’ve got a fun way to make a dog with simple paper folding. Easy origami patterns like this lets kids explore the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Kids Activities Blog likes projects like this that combine art and math for kids to have fun while learning. Make a Dog This is such a simple [...]
Spot it! is a fun game that is simple but unbelievably addictive. It is one of our favorite family games because we all enjoy it – adults down to 4 years old. Kids Activities Blog hopes you will check out this fun matching game for the whole family. Spot it! Spot It! is a unique card [...]
Catch a dollar…if you can! This easy prank for kids is fun for the whole family. We at Kids Activities Blog hope you have a fun and memorable April Fools Day with your family. Catch a Dollar Catch a dollar is a classic prank that kids just love. It is perfect for April Fools day [...]
An egg experiment was necessary in our home this weekend. We were preparing for some serious egg decorating but lost track of which bowls contained raw egg or boiled egg. Without having to crack an egg, we used egg physics to help us solve our problem. We at Kids Activities Blog hope that you find [...]
It is important for children to be aware of cultures beyond their own backyard so here is a simple way to introduce China for kids. This paper craft will help your child make a lantern like those used at festivals like Chinese New Year. China for Kids With February marking the Chinese New Year, we [...]
Valentines Day is a reminder to show those around us how much we love them. With this simple project, kids can make a wreath to remind them of love each and every day. Kids Activities Blog is excited about Valentines Day and all the fun craft projects that go with it. Valentine’s Day To celebrate [...]
Mardi Gras crafts for kids may be something you are seeking now that Mardi Gras is coming up! Kids will have a ball getting creative as they make a mask for the big party day. Of course, every day is a party day here at Kids Activities Blog! Mardi Gras Crafts for Kids When I think [...]
Has your child ever tried to figure out how to make a shield for protection in a pretend battle? Here are some easy steps on making a very sturdy Viking shield. At Kids Activities Blog, we strive to give you and your child cool hands-on activities like these. How To Make A Shield Materials: Large piece of sturdy [...]
There are lots of preschool Halloween activities that are fun and not so scary. Here are just a few Halloween activities that your little one will enjoy. Kids Activities Blog is bursting with great Halloween fun. Preschool Halloween Activities I stumbled upon this great book, “It’s Pumpkin Time” by Zoe Hall. It is a beautifully [...]
A Halloween party drink should be a little eerie and a whole lot of fun. Check out this neat recipe for fog drinks. Be sure to check out the other great Halloween recipes on Kids Activities Blog. Halloween Party Drink You’ve got your child’s Halloween party planned. Spooky decorations? Check. Awesome costume? Check. Yummy treats [...]
This Preschool fall craft is perfect for little finger tips! It is something that can be made at home to celebrate the beautiful colors of the fall season while also making a sweet keepsake of your little ones foot print and finger prints making it a treasured preschool fall craft. My daughter and I have [...]
Your child can make a puzzle out of their favorite cereal box. What a great way to have fun and make a recycled craft! My little girl loves Dora. She did not want to throw away the empty cereal box from her Dora cereal because she liked the pictures on it so much. So instead [...]
Are your kids constantly grabbing your ipod or android to play games on them? You are not alone. But at least you can sneak in a little learning while they naively have fun playing on Mommy’s new toy. Here are some educational apps that kids will have fun with and may not even realize that [...]
It’s been really, really hot here. I’m talking about 110 degree highs every day! Perfect weather for wax crayon art. It’s hot enough to melt crayons in my van. Unfortunately, I know this from personal experience. We decided to see how well they would melt outside and experiment with an art project while we were [...]
My daughter loves paper crafts. Playing with colorful construction paper, scissors, and glue sticks can keep her entertained for hours. Recently she cut a lot of long strips of paper and it reminded me of this fun craft that I did when I was young. Paper Weaving Weaving paper is a wonderful craft project for [...]
Nicholas has been learning about the muscles in his body. He’s learned about the tree types of muscles – smooth, skeletal, and cardiac. He is working on learning the names and locations of some of the major skeletal muscles in his body. How Do Muscles Work? We have read about how a muscle works through [...]
Balloons My kids love balloons. What kid doesn’t? We draw funny faces on them, do static electricity experiments with them, hit them up in the air in our own version of indoor volleyball. My Quirky Husband can even twist them into any kind balloon creature imaginable. But I’m so excited about our new way to [...]
Early Learning for Toddlers and Preschoolers Toddlers and Preschoolers have so much to learn about the world around them. Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling – their five senses are in overdrive all the time as they take it all in. One fun way to get a little child to focus on their sense of [...]
As the summer wears on, I find myself dishing up the same thing day after day. But just like adults, kids get tired of having the same food all the time. Awww, Mom. Hot dogs AGAIN??? Why not make that hot dog a little more exciting? I first saw this fun recipe for spaghetti dogs [...]
Trash to Treasure I love to browse garage sales for objects that I can turn from trash to treasure. It’s a fun way to recycle items and put them to good use again. My most recent find was for my little girl and she helped to personalize it and make it like new with stickers. [...]
Did you know that July 20th is National Lollipop Day? My kids love sweet treats just like everyone else. However, my little girl is only 3 and I still don’t feel comfortable with her having a piece of hard candy because it could be a choking hazard. When Mommy unwraps a Jolly Rancher candy, the [...]
At age 2 or 3, young children begin engaging in pretend play. Pretend play can instantly transform a child into a princess at a ball or a super hero fighting bad guys with a stick that they call their magic sword. I try to encourage my children’s pretend play as often as I can. It [...]
We’ve been reading about ocean creatures a lot lately, especially jellyfish. I started pulling together some supplies for my preschooler to make a little jellyfish craft project with a paper plate. But we decided to take it a step further and make our jellyfish glow like those found deep in the dark depths of the [...]
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts look forward to camp all year long. Not only do they get to make rockets and shoot BB guns, but they also get to make a lot of new friends as they meet boys from other packs that are also at camp. This is one of my son’s favorite parts [...]
My children love to collect leaves, twigs, and flowers petals anytime we are outside. We have quite a collection! But what can we do with all of these “treasures”? Make a collage! On our most recent walk to the park, my daughter brought her Elmo bucket along to help her collect items she wanted to [...]
When my son was born, one of my good friends brought me a meal. The dinner was delicious but what stood out most for me was the big pan of delicious banana pudding complete with those cute little Chessmen cookies decorating the top. Of course, I had to get the recipe. Since then I have [...]
Last year I saw this post that showed how to create a Fathers Day stepping stone. So this year when my children said that wanted a homemade gift to give to Daddy for Fathers Day I knew just what to do. We made our own Fathers Day stepping stone! I was very intimidated to work [...]
Magic tricks are fun for everyone. Kids especially love trying to play magic tricks on others. Unfortunately, many magic tricks require quick reflexes, palming of cards, or sleight of hand which are hard for little ones to master. But there are some easy magic tricks out there that even young children can perform. This Money [...]
Letterboxing is the ultimate scavenger hunt. It’s a fun family adventure where you follow clues to find a letterbox. What is a Letterbox? A letterbox is a small weatherproof box that someone hides in a public place like a park, trail, and even a cemetery. Then they post clues online to help you find the [...]
Kids love to be active and moving all the time. They also love using their creativity and imagination. We have a found a great way to combine these into a fun activity for the whole family – Obstacle courses! An obstacle course can be set up indoors or out. It can be made of elaborate [...]
