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  • Educational

    21 Free Educational Apps for KidsFind the best free and educational mobile apps for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids.
    Colleen Hughes

  • Puzzles and Games

    Indoor Obstacle CourseThis activity describes a great way to build an indoor obstacle course, which can keep children occupied for hours.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book

  • Indoors

    Indoor Obstacle CourseThis activity describes a great way to build an indoor obstacle course, which can keep children occupied for hours.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book

  • Puzzles and Games

    How to Play CharadesHere are all the instructions for how to play Charades, the classic game of acting, drama and guessing.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book

  • Indoors

    How to Play CharadesHere are all the instructions for how to play Charades, the classic game of acting, drama and guessing.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book

  • Travel

    Top Toys for Traveling ToddlersKeep the kiddies focused on fun during long car or plane rides with one of these perfect travel toys for kids of all ages.

  • Puzzles and Games

    Marbles GameLearn the basic rules and some variations for playing the old-time game of Marbles.

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  • Puzzles and Games

    Three-Legged RaceThis guide provides all the instructions needed for a great three-legged outdoor race.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book

  • Outdoors

    Three-Legged RaceThis guide provides all the instructions needed for a great three-legged outdoor race.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book

  • Puzzles and Games

    Double SolitaireLearn the rules and strategies for winning at the card game called Double Solitaire.

  • Puzzles and Games

    How to Play RookLearn the rules and strategies that can help you win the fun card game called Rook.

  • Arts and Crafts

    10 Eco-Friendly Crafts for Earth DayCelebrate Earth Day with these environmentally-friendly crafts.
    Lindsay Hutton

  • Arts and Crafts

    Cast Your Treasure in Plastic ResinGather up your favorite objects and then follow these instructions for sealing them in plastic resin.

  • Travel

    Camping EssentialsCamping can be a fun and cheap family activity but it requires quite a few supplies. Find out what you'll need to pack for your next camping adventure.
    Erin Dower

  • Book Finder

    Book Finder Find our top picks for the best books of the year!
    familyeducation editors

  • Outdoors

    Top 10 Family Weekend ActivitiesDo you have trouble finding something to do that the whole family can enjoy? Don't worry! These activities make perfect family outings for those weekends when you and the kids need to get out of the house. In good weather or bad, you're bound to find something to satisfy everybody.
    Lindsay Hutton

  • Educational

    Teaching Kids About Roman NumeralsParents can help teach their children the rules of Roman numerals with this activity.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
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