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Hands-On Activities for Beginning Readers
March 12, 2015
I am currently teaching my third son to read, and one thing that I have noticed about beginning readers is that they are WIGGLY! When my oldest son was learning…
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How to Build a Simple Electromagnetic Train
March 10, 2015
Here is an interesting project for kids that explores both electricity and magnetism - build a simple electromagnetic train! This intriguing video has been making it's way around Facebook... it's…
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How to Play Sticks (A Finger Counting Game for Kids!)
March 7, 2015
How to play "Sticks" - A Finger Counting Game for Kids Aidan is in school for the first time this semester, and he brought home this simple game that he…
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Clothespin and Button Car Craft for Kids
March 5, 2015
Here's a simple craft for kids who like cars! These fun cars are made out of clothespins and buttons. Now that we have big kids (the oldest two are 11…
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Seven Spring LEGO Ideas! Projects to Build with Instructions
March 5, 2015
Seven LEGO® Building Ideas for Spring We woke up to about 3 inches of snow, which is super weird for Texas in MARCH! So let's think warmer weather with some…
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Colorful Chemical Reaction Experiments for Kids
March 3, 2015
Here are three colorful chemical reactions to do with kids! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We've been studying chemistry in our science book (Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics),…
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20 Awesome Nerf Games to Make and Play
February 16, 2015
At our house, we LOVE Nerf guns! Here are a collection of the most awesome Nerf games to make and play. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Favorite Nerf Gear:…
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Spinning Nerf Targets - DIY Cardboard Toy
February 11, 2015
Here's a new spin (ha!) on a Nerf target game for kids! We transformed a cardboard trifold display board into a spinning target shooting gallery for Nerf. It's not necessary…
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LEGO Duplo Mini Golf
February 7, 2015
Here's a fun way for preschoolers to expend some excess energy on a day stuck indoors - Duple LEGO® Mini Golf! We used a ping pong ball for our golf…
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Cardboard Box Hot Wheels Car Garage with Ramps
February 3, 2015
Here's a fun cardboard box toy to make - a Hot Wheels parking garage with ramps! The great part about cardboard box projects is that the materials are free, and…
