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Make a Nerf Shooting Range
May 30, 2013
Back in November, I used file folders to make some Nerf turkey targets for a fun activity for Thanksgiving week. This week I decided to revisit that idea with another…
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Turn a Cardboard Box into a Jump for Hot Wheels Cars
May 28, 2013
For several years, Aidan has been trying to figure out how to make a jump for Hot Wheels cars. He's tried various methods, such as using books as a ramp,…
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Five Activities for Scissor Practice
May 23, 2013
Owen is now 4, and we've been working on perfecting those scissor skills! Cutting can be a tricky skill for preschoolers, and so I've been collecting scissor practice ideas to…
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How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet
May 20, 2013
How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet - Step-by-Step Instructions! We've been really into duct tape at our house lately! First it was velcro duct tape bracelets, and now Aidan…
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Eight Real-Life Ways to Get Kids Writing
May 19, 2013
Gresham is 6, and finishing first grade. His handwriting was so neat when he was learning to form the letters, but now that we are past learning how to write…
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Make a Water Scope for Viewing Pond Life
May 15, 2013
A couple weeks ago, we found a book at the library called "The Kids Summer Handbook." (Amazon Affiliate Link) Aidan was really excited about the ideas in this book! I…
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Building Activity for Kids: Straws and Paper Towel Rolls
April 30, 2013
Building activities are always a great way to spend an afternoon! I saw this idea on Almost Unschoolers to make homemade Tinker Toys with toilet paper rolls and pencils. We…
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Five Hands-on Preschool Alphabet Activities
April 29, 2013
Interesting alphabet activities make learning more fun for preschoolers! Lately, I've been exploring ways for Owen (age 3, almost 4) to work on the learning the letters of the alphabet…
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Ninja Bubbles
April 26, 2013
Ninja Bubbles: Blow bubbles for your kids to hit with foam swords. They burn off energy, and you can sit in a patio chair while you blow the bubbles. It's…
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Science Experiment for Kids: Testing the Surface Tension of Liquids
April 24, 2013
As part of our weather unit, I thought it would be fun to explore the unique properties of water. One thing that makes water special is its surface tension. Surface…
