Activities for Kids to Do
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Kids of all ages are sure to be overwhelmed with feelings of excitement, anticipation and a bit of the jitters on the first day of school. Ease them into the new school year with these fun activities to make the first day a special one.
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Find a Rainbow Day isn't the most well-known of holidays, but we think this April 3rd celebration deserves some acknowledgement. Rainbows always fascinate kids and even bring a smile to parents' faces, so we're celebrating all that's wonderful about these colorful arcs with some fun games and activities for the kids.
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National Backyard Games Week is always celebrated the last full week before Memorial Day - this year, May 21st - May 28th 2012. Get ready for summer and take inspiration from the games we'll be playing with the kiddies this week, to encourage outdoor fun in the yard all summer long!
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Don't treat those assigned summer reading lists like a chore - have the kids engage and enjoy their books! We've go 10 tips to help you help them finish their list before school starts in September.
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June 5th is World Environment Day and a great time to get kids excited about the earth while still having fun. Check out these fun ideas for crafts, a DIY compost and more that kids can create this year to learn about environment this year!
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As if you need to infuse an outdoor Olympic party for the kids with more fun and energy, we've got a dynamite playlist to fit the mood. A mix of some older classics and newer anthems, they'll enjoy singing along to these tunes as they enjoy the activities you have planned!
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Later this summer the kids will be talking about one thing - The Oogieloves. Not sure who they are? Read this quick guide and then print out our free printable coloring book so the kids can enjoy some Oogielove fun early!
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Not only will the kids enjoy the fun The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure will offer in theaters, they can continue the fun at home. Check out these Oogieloves activities to play out back!
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The Summer 2012 Olympics start on July 27th and there's bound to be lots of excitement and fun surrounding the events in London. Share that anticipation with the kids using these fun games and activities inspired by the Olympics. They're great for birthdays or plain old summer fun!
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Teach the kids to catch fireflies, or as you might know them, lightening bugs. It's a childhood memory we all grew up with and they should, too. All that's required is a mason jar with little holes poked in the top and sharp parent eyes to make sure the littlest ones resist the urge to taste one!
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Dr. Seuss's The Lorax hits theaters March 2nd and we're loving the idea of taking his story and using it to inspire kids to be more friendly to the planet. With Earth Day right around the corner, take advantage of the film's furry character and teach the kids all about Earth Day with these fun activities!
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Have some fun at your BBQ party with the kids. We like to get ours engaged in whatever we're celebrating and this BBQ celebration made it super easy to do that. First the kids got involved with building their own burgers, then they enjoyed some watermelon silly style while we snapped away on our camera. Cute!
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A bubble party would be an absolute bust without a ton of bubble blowing, so its important to have lots of bubbles on hand to be sure the air is never clear of these floating gems. Check out these ideas for bubble themed activities that are sure to get carried away.
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Giant Marbles is a family activity that everyone can enjoy and the perfect garden game for those long summer afternoons.
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Have your little athletes start training for the Olympics early by organizing some fun Olympic themed activities! We've put together some of our favorite ideas for games, activities, and Olympic themed snacks!