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7 Fun Photo Ideas to Try With Your Family
It can be difficult capturing the perfect family photo with everyone smiling at once. Try these fun tricks to capture the spirit of your family instead!
Paint the View From Your Window
30 min activityCreate a picture of your neighborhood by having your child draw or paint the view outside your window.
Explore How Making Mistakes Changes an Art Project
20 min activityWorking on an art project like making a robot — or something else — is a fun way to use recyclable materials and help your child explore their creativity when they make a mistake.
6 Easy DIY Valentine's Day Activities for Families
Valentine’s Day is a great day for letting your family and friends know just how much you love them. Try making these fun crafts and treats to share with your family and friends.
Make Your Own Lucky Rock
30 min activityChildren love collecting rocks of all shapes and sizes. A lucky rock can be any rock they choose. Let your child turn a rock into a lucky rock by painting it their favorite color and then adding a one-of-a-kind design.
Make a Pinkatastic Popsicle Stick Gnome
15 min activityAdd whimsy to your indoor or outdoor garden with a gnome for kids, or turn it into a fun prop for Pinkatastic pretend play.
Make a DIY Fairy House
30 min activityGet creative with your fairy-loving child by creating a DIY fairy house using an empty glass jar, paint and a few decorative items from nature.
7 Fun Halloween Activities to Do at Home
Halloween is almost here! While this year’s celebrations are certain to be different, here is a list of activities you can do at home to make the best of Halloween this year.
DIY Fun Time Spinners
15 min activitySometimes parents need children to play quietly while they work or take a break. Create a Fun Time Spinner with activities your child can do alone. Make a second spinner filled with family-friendly activities you can do as a family after work or on the weekends.
