After School Activities

How to Choose the Best Sleepaway Camp for a Child

By virtualibrarian

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Sleepaway camp can be a wonderful experience for a child, and form the basis for many lifelong happy memories. Before you just pack your child off for camp, though, you do need to do a little homework to make sure you select the right camp... more »

How to Create an Indoor Carnival

By WendyM

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If you find yourself trapped inside because of rain or wintry weather, don’t forget about the indoor fun you can have! Don’t let your kids fall victim to sedentary indoor activities, like watching TV or playing video games. Try this delightful ... more »

How to Create Snowball Games

By martygit

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Sure, snowball fights are a blast until someone gets smacked in the face with one. Then they're over. Here are safe and fun games to play with snowballs... more »

How to Do Crafts With Your Child

By AlinaBradford

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Doing crafts with your child is a great way to build on their creativity. It is also a great way to build bonds with quality family time. There are some important things to consider when setting up a craft date, though. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Dress a Child for Ice Skating

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Indoors or out, a young ice skater needs to be dressed mindfully. A warm, comfortable child will skate longer and whine less... more »

How to Enjoy the Summer with Watermelon

By akchrist

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Have fun with your watermelon. What's summer without watermelon? Here is some things you can do that everyone will enjoy... more »

How to Entertain A Group Of 4-6 Year Olds

By Walkaboutangel

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Need a quick and super easy project to entertain a group of 4-6 year olds? Here is one that only takes minutes to set up and can keep them busy for a long... long time... It is a bit messy... but is perfect for an outdoor party followed by a ... more »

How to Fill Your Calendar With Playdates

By Tracy Rose

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Although much of a kid's socialization comes from school, younger kids can learn a lot about playing with one another by having regular playdates. They learn about sharing, maintaining friendships and working through conflict. Playdates are just ... more »

How to find free or cheap summer fun!

By Gracie1402

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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. With the price of gas and so many other costs of ... more »

How to Have Fun - 100 Ideas for Busy Kids!

By 40skydiver

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Does the TV need to be turned off? Here are some fun ideas! Maybe these ideas are good for you too.. more »

How to Improve a Child's Word Recognition Skills

By annie20

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Having a strategy to follow for solving something always comes in handy. There are several strategies that work when children are struggling with word recognition. Word-attack strategies help readers decode, pronounce, and understand unfamiliar ... more »

How to Make a Cereal Box City

By rachelterry

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Cereal boxes, or any old boxes for that matter, make marvelous prefab buildings. They stand up by themselves and are the building blocks of fantastic juvenile architecture. And best of all, they're already in your house and won't cost you ... more »

How to Make a Cookie Decorating Kit

By Lulu1

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A cookie decorating kit is a great gift for kids. It's easy to and inexpensive assemble and it provides a good craft project for kids of any age... more »

How to Make Flubber.

By amylaine

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It's time to play with your kids. Let's make flubber. It is fun and easy for young children to do... more »

How to Make Homemade Bread

By Heide Braley

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Making homemade bread is a satisfying project that is easy and fun. It is a great project for children to help with. Next time you are saddled with babysitting children even as young as 2, make up some dough and let the fun begin. The children ... more »

How to Make Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker

By L1onherd

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Trade in that expensive ice cream maker for 2 plastic Ziploc bags. That's right; I said 2 plastic Ziploc bags. Grab the kids, friends and neighbors for this afternoon summertime delight. I guarantee they will enjoy making this treat just as much ... more »

How to Make Your Own Sidewalk Paint for Kids.

By christieo1

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Sidewalk paint can be expensive to purchase but very fun to use. Try this simple recipe and make your own sidewalk paint for your kids to enjoy!.. more »

How to Occupy Your Children With Simple Drawing Games

By pmezop

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I’d like to share some simple drawing games that you can play with your children or grandchildren. Many restaurants now supply the children with crayons and perhaps a placemat with games and coloring activities. Some restaurants even supply a ... more »

How to play a left handed scale going up the piano

By pianistic

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A scale is a succession of notes on the piano. When you play a scale there is 8 keys that you have to play but you only have 5 fingers. This is how the pros do it. Playing scales will limber up your fingers, impress your friends and improve ... more »

How to Play Games With Your Children Without Any Toys

By pmezop

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There are times when your children or grandchildren will need to be occupied and there are no toys or games for them to play with. What do you do? There are many simple games that you can play that don’t require any toys or games and I’d like to ... more »

How to Raise Creative Kids

By CCrock

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If you want to raise creative kids, the most important thing you can do is encourage their interests and help them find things they are good at... more »

How to Visit an Art Museum or Gallery With Your Child

By AlinaBradford

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It is important to introduce your child to art early and often to encourage an interest in the arts. Taking your child to your local art museum or gallery can be a perfect way to do this. Here are some tips on how to make the experience fun and ... 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 Carve a Pumpkin Easily

By Heide Braley

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Don’t you just love it when the fall season hits and decorations start going up for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Vacation plans for the holidays start coming together. Someone somewhere always starts the countdown to Christmas and holiday ... more »

How to Choose the Right Childcare for Your Baby

By Alexia

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Nanny or daycare? The question of where to leave that precious bundle confronts all parents who return to work. Though you may be blessed with nearby relatives eager to care for your baby, most working parents must find outside care. Keep In ... more »

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