After School Activities

Karate for Kids or Taekwondo and Karate training for children can be a fun and an exciting experience.

This play dough recipe is so easy, and fun to make at home with kids, and it requires no cooking at all. My kids love the great smell of the kool-aid and the warm texture of the dough. The end...

Tie dying with children can be a fun and educational activity. The following steps have been adapted and simplified for successfully doing this project with children. Try it on a cool Fall...

If you’re looking for a wonderful way to spend a day with your child, why not plan a Teddy Bear’s Picnic and combine a classic tale with a day out in the sun?

Want an easy and cheap hand print of your kids to keep forever then check this out. This is a great craft for kids they will love painting it. It will also make a great gift for mom or grandparents.

Have some summer fun and get rid of weeds in one go! Mid-summer, the plantago plant (also called a "plantain" though it has nothing to do with the banana like fruit you can buy in...

It is important to teach our children to donate. It can be clothes, time, money, food or toys. This creates a community and helps children be a little less selfish.

It's very popular these days to use environmentally friendly products. Soy is an organic material that can be useful in a number of ways, including for printing purposes. Kids will enjoy...

Being outside is where kids can spend a lot of their summer so take advantage of the great outdoors to create ‘going green’ summer fun activities for kids. Going green means recycle, reduce and...

Most children enjoy art. Whether you want to make a personalized picture for a kid's room, classroom or for a hands-on art project, read on to learn how to draw flowers. Since there is a great...

Easy way to keep the gear and uniforms of your kids organized and ready to go. "Where are my socks?" "Is my shirt clean?" "My shoes are gone!" Sound familiar? ...

Kids love to learn how to play on the computer. It is never too early to teach them how to use the mouse and press the keys. There are many websites with simple games that require the child only...

Summer.... A time to soak up some rays (don't forget the sunscreen!), enjoy a tall glass of iced tea and tackle some of those projects around the house. For the kids, it's a chance to stay up...

Kids get bored in the summer, but organized camps are expensive. What's a parent to do? You don't have to be supermom, but an involved parent makes all the difference in getting those junior...

Many non-DIY parents tremble in fear at trying woodworking crafts with their kids. Other parents shy from the cost. Free wood craft kits and projects, though? Leading home improvement stores offer...

Families hit hard by the economy are staying closer to home this summer to save money. Sound boring? Not if you follow these fun and easy tips. Counting pennies doesn’t mean months of boredom...

The kids will love the idea of having a lemonade stand in the summer. You will love the lemonade stand to show the kids how it is to make money. This simple concept is an age old tradition that...

Maybe you need to cut back on the karate lessons, summer camp and other activities for children that cost money. Don't feel that they will be deprived. There are plenty of free activities that...

Children love to create their own masterpieces and this recipe is sure to amaze and delight them. It is fun, easy, and inexpensive. Your child will love making these creations, and the best part...

Kids love music and they love to experiment with new sounds. If you follow these tips you can teach your kids how to make their own musical instruments. If they can make their own instruments...

Do your children love to show off their artistic talents by painting your driveway and sidewalks with chalk? This is a great outdoor activity, and one that will help your children express...

Anything with a name like Flubbery Blubbery Goop has to be fun for kids! Flubbery blubbery goop is that slimy, snotty, gooey stuff that kids love to play with. It goes by many different names,...

We have a tradition around our house that we love as a family. It's called Popcorn movie night. Every weekend (usually Saturday night) we pick a couple of movies, pop some popcorn, and now that...

Want a new twist on all the old favorite games to play with kids? Or just want to energize the kids, try this quick idea, that you can use everyday.

Getting kids involved in extra-curricular activities does not have to cost a fortune, if you know how to make the most of your local resources. Here are some great ways to keep the kids active...

Every child goes through a phase, sometimes over and over, where they don't want to practice their musical instrument. This is normal in the instruction process and is not a cause for worry. Here...

This is a fun activity for preschool kids to do around Easter time, or anytime they're in the mood to be a frisky rabbit. It keeps them busy with scissors and glue, and you end up with a cute mask...

Your preschooler is ready to begin learning some basic preacademic skills, and shapes are one of the easiest to teach. Preschoolers learn best as a result of "incidental learning"...

Teaching your preschool or kindergarten aged child requires teaching the child basic shapes and working your way up to letters.

It's difficult to pick a music teacher for your child. The standards for professional associations in the US are low, and no training is required for someone to be a music teacher. So how do you...

I am beginning to compile lists of fun things to do indoors. I've always wanted to have a handy list of ideas for rainy, stay-inside days, and for the LONG days of winter when we are inside so...

Thousands of girls around the world become Girl Scouts each year, but there are far more girls who would benefit from scouting than there are troops to take them. This is because, like many...

There is nothing new about children being alone after school. The phrase "Latchkey children" actually originated in the early 1800swhen these kids wore strings with keys around their...

Reading is one of the best things a child can do. It allows her to learn and grow and experience all sorts of new things. However, if you have a reluctant reader, or a child who is just feeling...

Whether working with a group of toddlers or hosting a group playdate in your home, it is inevitable that snack time will occur. Here are some quick, easy tips that can help keep it tidy and simple!

Dance classes for your child can have many benefits, including improved coordination, an opportunity to develop social skills, and just plain fun. Follow these steps to find a dance studio that's...

Learn how to make the body of a sheep clay figurine with children in this free online instructional arts & crafts video.

Learn how to make a clay figurine tree with children in this free online instructional arts & crafts video.

would you like some ideas on what to let your kids watch, then...

Kids love to sell lemonade, and with these simple, easy to follow instructions, you child and make an awesome profit. Let you little entrepreneurs be a great success!

If you are like me, you have active children who need lots of activity going on. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your active children happy and satisfied.

It is the start of summer break, and you have already heard the words, "I am bored". Here are some ideas to keep the kids busy thie summer without hurting your budget.

Many people think that living in or visiting Las Vegas requires you to have to spend large sums of money to find enjoyable family-friendly events to attend. There are a host of ways to find...

If you've been inside a Christian book store recently, no doubt you're familiar with Veggie Tales, Hermie & Friends, and Adventures in Odyssey. But there are also plenty of fun and...

Most women have succumbed to the seduction of elaborately painted fingernails at some point in their lives. Even if you do not usually wear nail polish at all, you probably remember how pampered...

Almost every parent find themselves at some point, with a child playing some type of sport. Very soon that parent will also find themselves getting caught up in their child's competition. It can...

To ensure success with reading, the child must learn basic phonics in conjunction with frequently used words. One great way to learn these words is to use a frequently used words notebook.

Pink ballerina slippers, puffy tutus, sequins and makeup--that's what makes up a dance recital. While these elements definitely come into play when your daughter is getting ready to perform on the...

Summer is just around the corner! School will be out and we will be free to enjoy the warm, sunny days that sometimes go all too fast but sometimes can drag on if the kids have nothing to do. ...

Backyard fun is where many memories are created. Here are a few tips on making your backyard a lot of fun without spending a lot of money.