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Wobble Egg Ninjas
March 30, 2015
Got plastic Easter eggs? Here's a fun idea for a homemade toy! The boys and I enjoyed transforming some of our plastic eggs into wobbling ninjas that fall down and…
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How to Make a PVC Pipe Xylophone Instrument
March 18, 2015
This week, we have been exploring the mathematics of music with a homemade PVC pipe xylophone! This was one of those projects that sort of evolved. The boys have been…
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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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Velcro Super Hero Cuffs
January 7, 2015
Here's a fun superhero craft for kids - turn plastic cups into arm cuffs that can be taken on and off! This craft was Jonathan's idea (age 3)! The boys…
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How to Make a Mailing Tube Ping Pong Ball Shooter
November 19, 2014
Here's a fun homemade toy that can shoot a ping pong ball, and the best part is that this one is safe enough to use inside! Pull back the inner…
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Six Indoor Active Games for Preschoolers
October 23, 2014
Nothing beats playing outside, but sometimes the weather just doesn't allow for outdoor play. Here are some ways that preschoolers can be active indoors - without harming themselves or your…
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Ping Pong Ball Nerf Targets
October 12, 2014
You know what makes a simple and fun Nerf target? An empty plastic bottle and a ping pong ball! Ready, aim, fire! We covered the bottles with duct tape (just…
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PVC Pipe Bow and Arrows
October 1, 2014
All of my boys have been wanting to own a good bow and arrows! We have purchased plastic bow sets with suction cup arrows that have lasted a week or…
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Farm Sensory Play Activity for Preschoolers
September 28, 2014
Create a farm sensory bin with a corn silo that really loads a tractor! Fall (and spring) are such fun times to learn about farms. We have had fun this…
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Craft Glue Window Clings
September 4, 2014
Here's a fun art project that only requires two supplies - colorful window clings made out of craft glue and food coloring! The boys really enjoyed this art process. I…
