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Find thousands of engaging activities for children of all ages.

  • Travel

    "Staycation" Ideas for FamiliesDon't bust your vacation budget this year. Try these "staycation" ideas for an inexpensive, family-friendly getaway.

  • Seasonal

    Safest Sunscreens for KidsFind out which chemical-free and mineral-based sunscreens are best for your child.
    Lindsay Hutton

  • Puzzles and Games

    Quick on the DrawLearn how to play Quick on the Draw, a version of Charades that's lots of fun.

  • Indoors

    Quick on the DrawLearn how to play Quick on the Draw, a version of Charades that's lots of fun.

  • Educational

    Writing to the PresidentIn this activity, children write to the U.S. President to voice their concerns.

  • Puzzles and Games

    What's Missing? Memory GameTest your preschool child's memory skills. Can she tell what's missing in this fun game?
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book

  • Indoors

    What's Missing? Memory GameTest your preschool child's memory skills. Can she tell what's missing in this fun game?
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book

  • Activities and Crafts

    Activity Center Find endless activities for little hands.
    familyeducation editors

  • Arts and Crafts

    Mother's Day Crafts Kids Can MakeKids will make mom feel special with any of these creative craft ideas for Mother's Day.

  • Outdoors

    Nature HuntThis nature scavenger hunt challenges your kids to find all of the things on the list.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book

  • Travel

    Nature HuntThis nature scavenger hunt challenges your kids to find all of the things on the list.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book

  • Arts and Crafts

    Plaster Hand and FootprintsYou and your preschooler will enjoy making a plaster cast of his hands and feet.
    Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book

  • Educational

    Multiple Intelligences - IntrapersonalThose with intrapersonal gifts have a strong sense of self. Find activities and tips to help encourage your child's intrapersonal intelligence.

  • Puzzles and Games

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

  • Educational

    Multiple Intelligences - Bodily-KinestheticDoes your child talk with her hands? This may be a sign that she uses her body to help solve problems. Find out if your child has body-kinesthetic talents.

  • AAP Says Interactive Screen Time Can Be Healthy When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.
    Curious World

  • Outdoors

    Bug HuntingThis nature activity teaches children how to search, capture, and care for bugs.

  • Puzzles and Games

    Bag SkitIn this drama activity, children use props from around the house to perform skits.
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