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Surface Tension is a difficult concept to understand but we’ve got a fun way to demonstrate it to your child to make it easier to understand. First we have an experiment with salt and then another experiment with LEGOs. At Kids Activities Blog, we know how to make science for kids fun and exciting. Surface [...]
We have an easy way for kids to make a compass on their own. This simple magnetic compass needs only a few basic household supplies (we thought you’d like that!). Kids Activities Blog loves helping kids learn about the world around them with simple hands-on projects like this. Make a Compass It’s easier than you [...]
Building a catapult for kids can make you the coolest mom or dad on the block. Today we have some instructions on how to make a simple catapult. Of course, we at Kids Activities Blog know that if your kid has a device like this they will surely want to play some catapult games. Have [...]
Fun food for kids makes meal time so exciting for kids that they can’t help but want to clean their plate. We have some great fun and healthy ideas for making food fun for kids. Kids Activities Blog loves these creative snacks for kids and we hope you do too! Fun Food My son is [...]
Book apps can really bring a book to life, especially for kids who don’t like to sit still for very long or who are reluctant readers. They provide interactive reading fun and the best ones offer lots of opportunities for extended learning. We at Kids Activities Blog hope that your child enjoys {and learns} from [...]
A puzzle app is fun but can also be quiet educational for kids. We have this great list of the top 5 puzzle apps for your little one. Kids Activities Blog thinks these are some of the best apps for kids and we hope your kiddo agrees! Puzzle App Puzzles are a great way for [...]
Play some map games with your child and help develop life long map reading skills. For fun, draw a floor plan and try this simple treasure hunt map activity. Kids Activities Blog hopes your child has lots of fun with this treasure hunt as they learn some basic map skills for kids. Map Games This [...]
Salt dough is easy to make and fun to use. Here is a fun way to use salt dough to make a bracelet with your kids. We at Kids Activities Blog hope you and your child enjoy some special creative time together with this easy DIY bracelet project. Salt Dough Salt dough is a simple [...]
You can make a LEGO game. It’s easier than you think with this simple Tic Tac Toe board made completely from LEGOS. We at Kids Activities Blog hope you enjoy playing this fun DIY LEGO game with your kids Make a LEGO Game We are definitely a Lego loving family. Lego is on permanent rotation [...]
A LEGO game is cool to kids. But top it off with a little play dough and you’ll be Super Mom to your kiddo. Kids Activities Blog loves this easy LEGO puzzle idea because it sneaks a little learning into play time. LEGO Game When my son saw that I had created a game combining [...]
Lego Art? Kids will love this fun idea for Lego printing! We hope you enjoy this and and all of the other great Lego activities here at Kids Activities Blog. Lego Art My son loves painting and he loves Lego so what could be more fun than combining the two to create some bright and [...]
Wax rubbing is a classic art project for kids that is easy and fun for kids. Crayon art ideas like these are great for fine motor skills development, recognizing textures and colors, and they are just plain fun! We at Kids Activities Blog love this simple craft with crayons and we hope your kids do [...]
Crayon art is a childhood favorite for most kids. Here is a great craft for kids that uses wax crayons and poster paint. We at Kids Activities Blog hope your kids enjoy learning how to scratch art and making some unique colorful creations. Crayon Art One of my favorite childhood art activities was crayon art, [...]
Have you tried to explain what static electricity is to your child? You can demonstrate the concept to them as you make static electricity with this gravity defying snake! Kids Activities Blog hopes your child will enjoy playing snake charmer for a day with this fun kid science experiment. Static Electricity Activities which demonstrate static [...]
Defying gravity can be an amazing sight to see. Your kids will love this cool gravity trick that is easy to perform. Kids Activities Blog hopes your kids are inspired by this cool experiment to learn more about gravity and magnets. Defying Gravity My four year old son is fascinated with magnets and this simple [...]
Here’s a great math game to help your child have fun while learning. Blocks in geometric shapes can make a great learning tool, especially when a mystery bag is involved. Read on and you’ll see why Kids Activities Blog thinks little kids will just love this hands on math game. Math Game Children learn [...]
Kids love a good drawing game and it also helps to develop their hand muscles which helps as they are learning to write. This creative game uses simple drawing prompts to spark imaginations. Kids Activities Blog loves family games and this is one of our favorites. Drawing Game We love to play this fun and [...]
We love the colorful illustrations in Tim Hopgood’s book, Here Comes Frankie! Let your child make their own wax resist watercolor paintings with this book inspired craft idea. Kids Activities Blog hopes that all of your story times can become as bright and colorful as this. Here Comes Frankie! We are big fans of Tim Hopgood’s [...]
Has your child read Silly Billy by Anthony Browne yet? If not, this peg doll book activity is so cute that you just might be inspired to run out and get the book right now. Kids Activities Blog loves bringing the world of books and kids stories to life with book inspired ideas like this. Silly [...]
Easter crafts for kids can bring smiles to the craft table and brighten your home as sweet decorations. Here’s a great idea to make a garland of Easter eggs that can also be a countdown to Easter. Kids Activities Blog loves simple decorations like this that kids can make. Easter Crafts for Kids We made [...]
Do your kids know how to set goals that are realistic and motivating for them? We are excited to share with you these suggestions to help your child learn about making and achieving goals. If you have any other suggestions for helping kids with this important life skill, please share them here at Kids Activities Blog. [...]
Want some new game ideas for Wednesday? Try these fun game using opposite words! We at Kids Activities Blog love games that sneak in a little teaching along the way. Wednesday We’ve been learning all about opposites recently and to add a bit of extra fun, we declared one day last week to be Wacky [...]
Here’s a cute Christmas art project that will keep your little ones busy for hours. Let them make a collage! Kids Activities Blog loves to promote ideas like this for quiet creative play time. Christmas Art My four year old loves making collages. He’s happiest when I set out some scraps of paper with some [...]
Finding the perfect Christmas Preschool craft is easy when you look to the basics. Playing with play dough and Gingerbread Men are a match made in Christmas activity heaven. Here’s a quick and simple play dough activity for the kids to try – play dough gingerbread men! It’s a great sensory experience with the scent [...]
There is no Christmas activity more fun than trimming the Christmas tree together as a family. However, making these tin foil ornaments might come in a close second. DIY ornaments are a great way to spend time together as a family and the ornaments make beautiful keepsakes to put on the tree year after year. We [...]
Preschool Christmas activities can be such fun. As part of our quest for Christmas activities for kids, we loved the thought of the FEELING of Christmas that comes through with this Christmas Sensory Tub. Christmas is touchy, feeling and Kids Activities Blog wants to get in on the fun. Preschool Christmas activities Sensory tubs are [...]
This homemade Christmas gift idea is fun, simple, and quick to create. Art magnets make a perfect handmade gift for family and friends. Each one contains a miniature art masterpiece making them a very personal gift. And the best part of all? They not only look beautiful, but they’re also functional. Kids Activities Blog loves [...]
Family games bring loved ones together for laughter and fun. This chalk game board is great for playing outside. Please leave a comment on Kids Activities Blog if you have some other fun ideas for using this giant chalk game board! Family Games Our family loves board games. They’re wonderful for bringing everyone together, having [...]
When you have a baby, a simple day out can feel like a major expedition, with diapers, strollers, baby carriers, toys, bottles, a change of clothes and everything else in between needing to be brought along. The idea then, of taking a family vacation with baby on board can feel completely overwhelming. Rest assured, it [...]
Chinese culture is a fascinating thing to explore with your kids. Chinese activities like this simple one can feel like a trip to the other side of the world. Kids Activities Blog loves when learning activities feel like an adventure and think that this simple China activity book will be a ton of fun. This [...]
