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  • Step-by-step directed drawing tutorial for kids

    Directed Drawing Magic: Easy Kids’ Drawings for Confidence

    Most of my life, I believed I couldn’t draw. In my younger years, I loved to trace and color, but I never felt that I could sketch or draw. I always seemed to be surrounded by people who doodled for fun. Since I’m a teacher, I’ve learned to compensate over the years, but I’ve never […]

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  • Family Memories

    Do Things That Make Your Family Interesting

    Do Things That Make Your Family Interesting Creating memories with your children is incredibly important. As they grow up, they’ll cherish the fun traditions and activities you shared together. One key aspect of a thriving family dynamic is realizing that “we’re fun!” Recently I read that kids remember more of their time in their home, […]

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  • The Best of Make-Your-Own Recipes

    In times like these, I’ve noticed more and more of us going back to the basics.  Simple play activities and crafts.  Some of us even have time for a little DIY. Are you looking for the best Make-Your-Own Kid Recipes?  This list was made by experienced moms! The links will take you directly to the recipe. […]

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  • Nerf Gun Target Practice

    Welcome to NERF Gun Target Practice! Nerf Gun Target Practice is for summer days, rainy days, snowy days, or kids cooped-up-for-too-long days. Do you seem to have a bunch of Nerf Guns and not enough things to do with them….. besides shoot your sibling?  << Am I right?   Time to build Nerf Gun Targets […]

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  • Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Challenge

    Finding ways to get kids engaged doesn’t have to be hard!  Remember the Stacking Cup Challenge?  This is the equivalent but with Popsicle sticks.  We call it the “Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Challenge”.  This is a great STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) activity for students in the classroom or kids at home. Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge […]

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  • Water Drop Game Using A Printable Maze

    One Water Drop and a Maze – the Water Drop Game My youngest child loves mazes!  They are the first thing he attempts in all puzzle books and we’ve found even more free ones for him on-line.  In an effort to find something we both would enjoy playing, we decided to try Water Drop Mazes! […]

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