1. How to Make a Duct Tape Endless Cube

    Here's a fun craft project for kids, and it's a great fidget toy too!  Use wooden cubes and duct tape to make an endless cube that transforms shape again and…

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  2. Code a City! STEM Challenges for the Sphero Edu SPRK+ Robot

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sphero.  The opinions and text are all mine. Coding.  Robots.  STEM.  As parents and teachers, we know that we…

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  3. Simple Brick Birds Building Instructions

    LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site. Here are some fun birds to build with LEGO® bricks!  This…

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  4. Fidget Spinner Challenge: GOOD Things for Kids to Do with a Fidget Spinner!

    Fidget spinners.  Do you love them or hate them?  Who knew a piece of plastic and metal could create such strong opinions?  Ha! Well, kids everywhere seem to adore them,…

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  5. 75+ Screen-Free Activities and Crafts (Perfect for ages 8-12!)

    Here's a HUGE collection of screen-free activities and boredom busters for kids!  Projects, crafts, games, we've got you covered.  There are so many interesting things to do in the world…

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  6. Owl Painted Rocks

    The other week I bought a bag of Caribbean beach pebbles from Home Depot, and we have been having so much fun painting them!  Janie had a blast covering her…

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  7. Make Your Own Dollhouse Building Blocks Set

    Here's a fun dollhouse set - instead of being limited to one configuration, this dollhouse can be built in many different ways! It can even be built into a fort…

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  8. Read and DO! A Collection of All the BEST Kids' Activity Books

    Summer is coming, and the kids are going to need things to do!  Are you ready for summer break?  Here's a collection of activity books that will keep kids busy…

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  9. Star Wars Painted Eggs, Part 2: The Force Awakens

    Last year, I painted wooden eggs with Star Wars characters, and the boys loved them!  In fact, I'm pretty sure we left them out on the dining table until May…

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  10. Four Math Games with Magna Tiles

    Learn early math concepts with Magna Tiles!  Magna Tiles are one of our favorite toys.  When I bought them, I honestly wasn't sure if they would be worth the money.…

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