After School Activities

How to Make a Taco in a Bag

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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This is a fun lunch activity for a kid's party. It involves little bags of chips which kids love, and taco meat and vegetables which parents want the kids to eat. Combine the two things and you have a food the kids will eat and also have a great ... more »

How to Make an Indoor Sandbox for Kids.

By christieo1

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Long winter months are hard on kids because they have to go without some of their favorite outdoor activities. Almost all kids love to play in the sandbox, so why not bring it inside? Check out this easy and fun idea to help your kids enjoy ... more »

How to make cup animals, or cup puppets

By FunGuy

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Ever heard "Mom, I'm bored!" three minutes into the day, or a few minutes after school? Here is a great craft idea that will take some time, exercise their brain, and give them something fun to play with throughout the day. With a few ... more »

How to Make Edible Fingerpaints

By ashleigh miller

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If you want to nurture your child's creativity, but worry they'll eat their fingerpaints, try this! Even if they do try to chow down, the worst that'll happen to them is a messy face and a sugar high!.. more »

How to Make Homemade Play-doh

By aryccah

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Rain, sun, snow or cold. Your kids will love to help out with this very easy recipe for homemade play-doh... more »

How to Make Paper Mache

By ChristineLee

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Are you looking for a fun craft to do with your children on a Sunday afternoon? Paper mache is perfect! Not only is it fun, it's easy for kids of all ages. Here are the basics... more »

How to make play dough with the kids. (no baking required)

By Amy Laine

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Kids stay little for only so long. Time spent with our kids are a gift. Little projects like making play dough or other crafts can be a wonderful time to spend with your kids. Below is a easy step by step directions on how to make play dough, ... more »

How to Make Sidewalk Chalk

By aryccah

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All kids like sidewalk chalk. I know mine do. Heck, I like sidewalk chalk. Here is a very easy way to make it. It is simple enough that kids can do it too!!!.. more »

How to Sew Patches Onto A Brownie Scout Vest

By dweaver

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If your daughter is like mine she's into every program she can be in. Right now it's all about the Brownies. Here's a list of the things you will need to do in order to keep her vest up to date with group standards... more »

How to Start and Run a Daisy Girl Scout Troop

By sarahcarville

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Daisy girl scouts are a great way to introduce your Kindergarten/1st grade daughter to the wonders of scouting. But as younger girls, Daisy scouts requires a greater level of parent participation and coordination. Follow these easy steps to get ... more »

How to Teach a Child to Cook

By favefive

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Cooking is a fun and rewarding activity that you can teach your child. A kitchen, which is traditionally the heart of every home, is also a place where you can teach your child not only about cooking but about family togetherness and traditions... more »

How to Teach Youngsters to Use the Internet

By nashvillebecky

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The computer has become an important tool for your school-age child, but it's just as important to teach them how to use it wisely. Help your children to navigate the risks and teach good Internet habits now... more »

How to Teach Your Preschool Age Child His Shapes With Fun Food Activities

By brantsbabe

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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" experiences. Kids love to cook, and shapes are one of ... more »

How to Wash a Car with Kids

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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One of the greatest things about having kids is when there are chores to do, there is always a willing set of hands or two to help you do it. Especially when the chore involves spraying a hose and soaping up the big old dirty car. Strip down to ... more »

How to Be a Girl Scout Leader

By MelanieF

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If you would like to volunteer to be a Girl Scout leader, you will need to make an appointment with a membership specialist in your county. Tell them you have an interest in being a leader or maybe a co-leader. Take the following steps to ... more »

How to Build a Fort

By wake017

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Growing up in or near a forest can be quite the blessing! To awaken your sense of adventure, as well as sharpen your carpentry skills, build a secret fort in the heart of the woods where you and your friends can play and enjoy nature at its best!.. more »

How to Build an ant Farm

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Building an ant farm is a fun, entertaining and educational project that you can do with your kids. The following will show you how to build your own ant farm... more »

How to Build Optimus Prime out of Cardboard Boxes

By preschool-ideas

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Looking for a unique activity for your son's Transformer birthday party? Your kids and their friends will love to play in this so cool Optimus Prime. It doesn't take long to make and will provide your Transformer fan with hours of entertainment!.. more »

How to choose books for your child

By kidtakecare

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When choosing books you have to find someting your child is interested in reading about... more »

How to Choose Extracurricular Activities

By eHow Parenting Editor

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The years from preschool through high school can seem like a blur of activity, with some academic stuff squeezed in here and there. Here are some tips to help frazzled parents and kids find a healthy balance among the many choices... more »

How to Create Backyard Exercises for Young Kids

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Young children don’t need an entire football field or lots of gear to exercise their growing bodies. Armed with their imagination (and yours too), a child can stay active just by hitting the backyard. Here are some ideas for backyard activities... more »

How to Develop a Summer Program for Children

By TerriR

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When the school year comes to a close children start to get bored and parents begin looking for activities for their children to participate in. Maybe you are in the same boat and summer activities are limited in your area. With proper planning ... more »

How to Enlist Your Children's Help With Holiday Cards

By CarolTimms

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Your schedule is already hectic. Adding holiday chores like shopping, baking, sending cards and decorating can be a recipe for stress. Luckily, your solution for at least one of these chores is right under your nose. That's right, those 4 foot ... more »

How to Find a Child Care Facility

By klee13sb

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There is a lot involved when finding a child care facility. There are numerous locations to choose from. Finding a child care facility is not something that you can take lightly. It is important to check out the facility thoroughly. The child ... more »

How to find jobs for 14 year olds

By jobsfor14

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When you are 14,you may need more pocket money to buy what you like. But ,how can you earn money? so, you must get a job ,not only for money ,but also for experience. According to Child Labor, it's not so easy to find a job for age under 16. How ... more »

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