Backyard Games for Kids: Cheap Classics by Group Size and Age
Most of the best backyard games need a ball, a bit of chalk or nothing at all. Here are the classics, sorted by group size, age and supplies.
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Snow Day Activities for Kids: A Full-Day Plan, Indoors and Out
Surprise school closures go better with a loose plan. Here is a full day that alternates outdoor play with warm indoor resets, plus a jar of no-prep ideas for the slow hours.
Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids, From Toddlers to Tweens
Paper plates, lunch bags and a few crayons go a long way. Here are Thanksgiving crafts by age, with supplies, mess levels and ideas for place cards and centerpieces.
Indoor Obstacle Course Ideas: Build One in Minutes With Cushions and Tape
A living room, hallway or basement can become a course in 15 minutes. Here are the steps, ten stations to mix and match, and layouts by age with safety rules.
Winter Break Activities for Kids: Two Weeks of Ideas by Day Type and Cost
Two weeks at home is easier with a menu. Pick from cozy days, big days and free days, and mix them into a loose plan that fits your budget.
Snow Science Experiments for Kids, With What Each One Shows
Real snow makes a free science lab. Here are seven simple experiments with supplies, steps and a short explanation of what each one shows.
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids While the Meal Cooks
Set out three or four simple activities before guests arrive and swap them in every half hour. Here are ideas sorted by age and by how much grown-up help they need.
Easy Science Experiments at Home With Kitchen Items
You do not need a lab. Ten experiments use baking soda, cornstarch, milk and other kitchen items, with ages, adult help and cleanup for each.
Boredom Jar Ideas: How to Make One and 50 Activity Slips to Put In It
A boredom jar turns "I'm bored" into a quick pick instead of a standoff. Here is how to make one together, plus 50 ideas sorted by time and energy level.