Catch a Dollar {Easy April Fools Prank for Kids}

April Fools! Catch a Dollar {Easy prank for kids}

 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 [...]

14 Things to Do with Kids TODAY!

things to do with kids today

Looking for things to do with kids today?  Boy, oh boy do we have some ideas!  These things to do with kids are super fun and will keep them busy in so many different ways! Earlier today we featured an interview with Melissa from Mama Miss and now we are featuring some of our favorite [...]

{Best Blog} Mama Miss

Mom to Mom: A Kids Activities BLogger Feature

This week’s pick for our best blog feature is Mama Miss. We are featuring an interview with Melissa today and rounding up some of our favorite Mama Miss posts this afternoon. Kids Activities Blog is so excited about our best blog series.  We are hoping to introduce you to some sites you won’t want to miss! Best Blog On [...]

10 April Fools Day Pranks for Kids

april fools pranks

Pranks for kids can be great fun with April Fool’s Day approaching.  “April Fools!” ,  we shout to one another after pulling a super fun prank on them.  For years, our family has enjoyed this silly holiday, trying to trick one another with harmless fun. There are a TON of great ideas floating around out [...]

Egg Experiment for Kids: Raw Egg or Boiled Egg?

{Easter} Egg Experiment for Kids: Raw or Boiled

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 [...]

Preschool Math: Simple Graphs

Preschool math is fun for kids with these simple graphs

Preschool Math by Robert A Williams and Joy Lubawy is an excellent book with lots of easy and inexpensive math activities for preschoolers.  One lesson within this book is an exercise on simple graphs.  Kids Activities Blog loves this activity for preschoolers and hope you will come back to share with us what your child’s favorite [...]

{Best Blog} All Done Monkey

Mom to Mom: A Kids Activities BLogger Feature

This week’s pick for our best blog feature is All Done Monkey. We are featuring an interview with Leanna today and rounding up some of our favorite All Done Monkey posts this afternoon. Kids Activities Blog is so excited about our best blog series. We are hoping to introduce you to some sites you won’t want to miss! Best Blog [...]

Easter Activity: Color Sort Easter Eggs for Preschoolers

Easter Activity - Color Sort Easter Eggs

This Easter activity practices fine motor skills, color sorting, and early literacy skills.  Kids will have fun with these color sort activities especially when colorful pom poms are used for Easter eggs.  Stay tuned to Kids Activities Blog for more great Easter activities for kids. Easter Activity Sorting things into groups is a form of classification. [...]

How To Make an Easter Bunny {Easter Craft}

Here's how to make an Easter bunny

Here’s a simple idea for how to make an Easter bunny.  It’s amazing what a cute Easter craft can be made from a paper plate!  Kids Activities Blog hopes you enjoy this simple Easter bunny craft. How To Make An Easter Bunny It is always amazing to me that simple everyday objects can be transformed [...]

Easter Treats {Kids Can Make}: Bunny Tails

Easter Treats for Kids {Yummy Bunny Tails}

It is time for Easter and that means…Easter treats!!  Try getting in the kitchen with your child with recipes like this one that kids can make on their own.  Kids Activities Blog loves sweet treats so we hope you will enjoy these cute Bunny Tails and let us know what you think. Easter Treats If [...]

Saint Patricks Day: Shamrock Eggs {Fun Food}

Saint Patricks Day Breakfast: Shamrock Eggs {Fun Food}

Saint Patricks Day is just around the corner and you are probably hunting for a cool recipes to make the holiday fun for your kids.  Try these Shamrock Eggs.  They are a fun food that kids will love to start their day with.  Kids Activities Blog loves recipes for kids like this that are not [...]

Flag of Ireland Activity for St Patricks Day

Celebrate St Patricks Day with this flag of Ireland activity for kids

This activity teaches children about the flag of Ireland as well as colors, shapes, and math.  Celebrate St Patricks Day with your kids by learning a little about the holiday and the country from which it came.  Kids Activities Blog hopes your little one learns a lot with this cute paper craft. Flag of Ireland [...]

{Best Blog} Inspiration Laboratories

Mom to Mom: A Kids Activities BLogger Feature

This week’s pick for our best blog feature is Inspiration Laboratories. We are featuring an interview with Trisha today and rounding up some of our favorite Inspiration Laboratories posts this afternoon.  Kids Activities Blog is so excited about our best blog series. We are hoping to introduce you to some sites you won’t want to miss!  Trisha has [...]

40+ Activities for Two Year Olds

40 activities

Our two year old kids *love* to BE BUSY with all sorts of activities.  We have a two year old boy and girl and they are constantly “doing” and creating.  I am sure they are not alone in the seemingly boundless energy.  Below are some of the games that they enjoy. Activities for Two Year [...]

Simple Games: Bean Bag Toss {Preposition Practice}

Simple games like this adapted bean bag toss can be a great boredom buster for kids

Simple games can be a boredom buster for kids (and a life saver for mom).  Throw in a little preposition practice as well then it is even better.  Kids Activities Blog hopes your child enjoys this educational adaptation to the basic bean bag toss game. Simple Games Whether you have children that are “bored” at [...]

Sink and Float: Physics Project {Water Experiment}

Science-Activity-How-to-Make-Hydrofoils

Hands-on science experiments that teach kids about how things sink and float can be simple, use supplies pretty much every parent has, and are easy for kids to do without much supervision.  This is the perfect physics project for kids: How to Make a Hydrofoil, by Megan the author of Coffee Cups and Crayons.  Thanks for guest [...]

{Best Blog} Frugal Fun for Boys

Mom to Mom: A Kids Activities BLogger Feature

This week’s pick for our best blog feature is Frugal Fun for Boys. We are featuring an interview with Sarah today and rounding up some of our favorite Frugal Fun for Boys posts this afternoon.  Kids Activities Blog is so excited about our best blog series.  We are hoping to introduce you to some sites you won’t want [...]

Heart Art {Finger Print Art}

Heart art for kids makes for a special finger print art project

Heart art is an expression of love and it is the perfect way to decorate these adorable greeting cards.  The cute hearts on these cards are special though because they are made with finger print art!  Kids Activities Blog hopes that you and your child will enjoy some special time together as you make these [...]

Winter Activities – {Chilly} Frost Writing

winter activities

Winter activities doesn’t always have to be about playing in the snow!  Depending on where you are in the world, snow play may be just a dream.  This activity is great fun for kids learning to spell or read sight words. Kids Activities Blog is excited to welcome Hannah from Making Boys Men as Quirky [...]

Learning to Be Kind {Kindness for Kids}

kindness activities for kids

Learning to be kind is an essential life skill for kids.  Not only can kindness for kids help them behave better, but it allows them to cope with more knowledge when they are not shown kindness by others. Kids Activities Blog loves this fill a bucket concept which is the perfect kindness activities for kids. [...]

{Show Love} Valentines Cards

These super cute Valentines cards are easy for kids to make! I love you cards

How do you show love on Valentine’s Day?  These sweet Valentines cards are bursting out of the card with love!  Kids Activities Blog hopes you have fun making these super cute cards with your kiddos. Show Love Since Rory still isn’t walking yet after her four surgeries over Christmas, we haven’t been able to do [...]

14 {Fun} Multicultural Education Activities

multicultural activities education

Multicultural education is important for our kids.  We are a part of a very big world and the more we learn about it, the better! Today we are featuring some great multicultural activities for kids that sneak some learning in with a ton of fun. Our best blog pick this week is Kid World Citizen [...]

Valentines Day Tree

Valentines Day Craft

The thought of a Valentines Day tree may strike fear in those of us still having flashbacks to the post-holiday clean-up, but I promise that this Valentines Day craft will not be leaving pine needles on your floor. This Valentines Day tree is created from paper craft and can be set up indoors or {if [...]

10 Ideas to Make Valentines a Family Day!

valentines day as family day

Why not celebrate this Valentine’s Day as a special family day?  Using this winter holiday as a time of family togetherness is a fun way to share the love. Kids Activities Blog is in favor of activities that can bring families closer together.  A day devoted to love is the perfect time to celebrate family [...]

Mardi Gras Crafts for Kids {Make a Mask}

Kids can make a mask for Mardi Gras

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 [...]

20+ Activities to Build LEGOs

Build LEGOS

Our kids favorite activity of all time is to build LEGOs, and create magical worlds. Last week we featured our post on the LEGO videos that our kids discovered and today we are sharing our favorite LEGO activities from around the web.  Here at Kids Activities Blog we know that Legos can build ANYTHING! Build [...]

{Best Blog} Enchanted Homeschooling Mom

Mom to Mom: A Kids Activities BLogger Feature

This week’s pick for our best blog feature is Enchanted Homeschooling Mom.  We are featuring an interview with Jill today and rounding up some of our favorite Enchanted Homeschooling Mom posts tomorrow.  Kids Activities Blog is so excited about our best blog series.  We are hoping to introduce you to some sites you won’t want [...]

{Colorful & Easy} Chinese New Year Activity for Kids

Chinese New Year for Kids

This Chinese New Year activity is perfect to go along with the start of the Chinese New Year 2013 on February 10. Chinese New Year for kids can be a learning experience amid the fun. Kids Activities Blog is always up for a holiday! Chinese New Year activities are fun and colorful. The Chinese New [...]

Indoor Fun: Make Animals {Playdough}

Kids love being creative as they make animals from playdough. Great kids activity!

Playdough is a favorite with most kids.  Here is a great project to keep kids entertained with playdough as they make animals.  Kids Activities Blog hopes your little one (and you) enjoy this indoor fun activity. Playdough Our preschool  lesson themes are based on books and topics that Bear {4 yrs} has chosen to make [...]

{Easy to Make} Match Game

easy to make learning games for kids

Want an activity for your little one that is fun and easy to make?  This match game is a great idea and it can be adapted to use with many different objects around your house.  Don’t you love directions to make a game that don’t involve having to make a run to the store for [...]