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- Indoor Activities"Stone Soup" Storytelling Activity"Story Stone Soup" Storytelling Activity This activity combines a nature walk, a craft activity, and the concept of the classic tale Stone Soup to give your child a creative way to practice his storytelling skills. Since you'll need to gather a...
- Indoor ActivitiesLearning to Write: The Incredible Expanding SentenceLearning to Write: The Incredible Expanding Sentence Incredible Expanding Sentences (also known as sentence pyramids) are a good way for your child to visualize how adding information to a sentence can make that sentence grow from the ordinary ...
- Summer Crafts and Activities11 Fun Summer Camp Crafts and Activities to Try at HomeKids don't have to go to an expensive camp to have a blast this summer! Bust summer boredom with these classic camp-inspired activities and crafts you can do at home with your kids. Find both indoor and outdoor activities for groups and individua...Erin Dower
- Indoor ActivitiesLearning to Write: Sentence Stacks ActivityLearning to Write: Sentence Stacks Activity There's no better way to teach your child about sentence building than by literally building sentences. Because LEGO bricks are stackable, it's very easy to show your child how you can "stack" details ...
- Indoor ActivitiesMake Your Own Book MobileMake Your Own Book Mobile Your child's first book report assignment can be very stressful. It's hard to know what elements go into a book report, how much detail to go into, and how to present the information. You can circumvent this anxiety by...
- Indoor ActivitiesVocabulary Memory Game for KidsVocabulary Memory Game for Kids This game is best played when your child has a set of vocabulary words he needs to learn. In school, this frequently happens when there are words that are specific to a theme or are found in a book he's reading. I...
- Chinese New YearChinese New Year QuizWhen does the celebration begin? Have you got your firecrackers ready? It's time to see how much you know about this holiday. ...
- Book FinderBook FinderFind our top picks for the best books of the year!familyeducation editors
- Indoor ActivitiesLearning to Read: Sight Word Catcher GameLearning to Read: Sight Word Catcher Game As your child begins to learn sight words, practice vocabulary, and look for high-frequency words in the world and print around her, she needs a way to do it without it feeling like work. It can be more...
- Kindergarten ReadinessKindergarten Prep: Name WritingKindergarten Prep: Name WritingThe step following mark-making is letter writing, creating symbols that are recognizable to you and to your child. Young children often make the most progress writing the letters in their name before writing any ot...
- Kindergarten ReadinessKindergarten Prep: Writing ToolsKindergarten Prep: Writing ToolsIn learning to write, your child first needs time to explore a variety of writing tools. Over time you will introduce how to hold writing tools properly and your child will begin to perfect her skills in using tho...
- Best ToysTop 10 New Outdoor Toys for SummerIt's time to stock up on summer toys for your kids! Check out these fun new summer toys and games that are sure to be a hit for yard and beach playtime. Also, search our Toy Finder for new ride-on toys and bikes for all ages. ...Erin Dower
- Best Toys11 Awesome STEM Toys to Get Kids Into Science and MathIt's smart to nurture your child's love of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)! According to the U.S. Department of Labor, many STEM fields are growing, and STEM jobs pay nearly double the average salary of other U.S. jobs. See whic...Erin Dower
- Summer Crafts and Activities11 Fun Summer Camp Crafts and Activities to Try at HomeKids don't have to go to an expensive camp to have a blast this summer! Bust summer boredom with these classic camp-inspired activities and crafts you can do at home with your kids. Find both indoor and outdoor activities for groups and individua...Erin Dower
- Mobile AppsTop 10 Math & Science Apps for Your Whiz KidWant to encourage your child's love of the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math)? Download these cool apps for all ages, which allow kids to dabble in everything from counting and fractions to astronomy and computer programmi...Erin Dower
- Women's History Month PrintablesDr. Mae Jemison Coloring PageDr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the picture. This printable includes a mini biography. It is a great activity for Black History Month or Women's History Month. ...
- Baby NamesBaby Name FinderSearch names and meanings in our Baby Name center.familyeducation editors
- Mobile Apps10 Best Apps to Help Kids Learn to ReadFrom learning the alphabet to stringing letter sounds together, reading requires a foundation of many skills. These interactive apps can help provide the building blocks of reading, focusing on literacy skills including phonetic awareness, site w...Lindsay Hutton