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9 EPIC Sandbox Activities That Kids Will Dig

Sound Exploration with Rocks

10 Things to Do on a Walk for More Memorable Moments With Your Kids

Simple Backyard Games to Keep Kids Busy

12 Garden Activities for Kids to Be Involved In

Play with Mud: Messy Muddy Target Practice for Preschoolers

DIY Giant Bubble Wand for Summer Fun

39 Hot Weather Activities for Kids to Beat the Heat with Ice & Water

Outdoor Preschool Nature Scavenger Hunt Using Descriptive Words

Pool Noodle Activities that are New and Exciting

5 Nature Activities with No Supplies Needed

Around the Town Scavenger Hunt to do as Your Child Grows

Pipe Cleaner Fishing Game for Toddlers Activity Fun

Scary, Yet Safe, Fun Games to Play in the Dark

How Do You Build a Fort? 7 Epic Forts for Kids

Simple Water Pouring Activity for Toddlers to Improve Hand-Eye Coordination

30+ Fun Activities for Kids to Play in the Dirt!

Kids Walking Sticks to Create for Summer Hikes

23+ Simple Nature Activities for Kids to Create, Explore & Learn

Water Activities for Toddlers that are Tons of Fun & Simple, Too!

Ways Kids Can Use a Slide (Other Than Sliding Down It)

Painting with Nature Starts With a Nature Walk

15+ Simple Early Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids To Do Now

Easter Egg Rolling Painting is Big Art for Kids

10 Fun Ideas for Playing in the Snow Outside

Balloon Rocket Race a Super Simple Science Experiment

Balance Beam for Toddlers Super Easy DIY at Home

3 Simple Science Experiments that are Perfect for the Backyard

Playing “Marbles” with Monster Trucks

Easy DIY Life Size Board Games To Create & Play with the Kids

Alphabet Ball Learning Game for Preschoolers

“Save the Duck!” Water Displacement Experiment to Keep Kids Busy in the Backyard

30 Beach Activities for Kids to Do This Summer + Beach Theme Snacks

Outdoor Play Cooking: Make a Nature & Mud Pizza

18 Water Balloon Games with Targets, Activities & More for Kids

7 Summer Art Projects to Do Outside

CandyLand Color Sorting Game with Lots of Movement

Super Simple Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course for Gross Motor Skills

Wild Flower Bouquet Activity for Toddlers with a Fine Motor Twist

Simple & Exciting Backyard Outdoor Water Obstacle Course

Look What Happens When Happy Kids Paint with Mud

Sizzlin’ Summer Activities for Preschoolers That Are So Much Fun!

How to Make a Composting Bin with Worms

10 Gross Motor Activities YOU can do Outside with the Kids

How to DIY Kids Mud Kitchen in Just One Weekend

Free Printable for an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Ice Cube Melting Fun and Simple Science Experiment

Make This Math Path Activity to Practice Almost Any Math Skill

5 Things to Take to the Park for Easy Outdoor Activities

Trampoline Game for Kids: A New Twist on Hopscotch

Going on a Scavenger Hunt in the Snow! X Marks the Spot

How to Make a Backyard Obstacle Course for Kids

Silly Sock Bubble Snakes Activity for Kids

Matching Letters on the Sidewalk Easy Recognition Activity

Easy Balancing Sidekick Gravity Experiment and Activity for Kids

Experience Nature with A Simple Outdoor Sensory Walk

Nature Color Scavenger Hunt Easy Activity for Kids

Kids Nature Collection Used for Simple Activities

Sand Drawing for Kids to Create Art in the Sandbox

Scented Ice Sensory Play: An Easy Activity for Kids

Shadow Art for Kids a New Creative Chalk Activity

Outdoor Pretend Play Beauty Salon Fun for All

Dandelion Activity Fine Motor Threading

Outdoor Gross Motor ABC Football Drill for Fall

Quick Painting the Driveway with Water Activity

Classic Outdoor Activity Rolling Down the Hill

Make Simple Rock Towers for On-the-Fly Kid-Friendly Fun

Cool Off with a Baby-Friendly Ice Sensory Activity

Easy Homemade Fizzy Sidewalk Paint Recipe for Kids

Yummy Edible Frozen Excavation Sensory Play for Kids

Super Fun DIY Nature Ring Toss Game for Kids

Try an Easy Counting Flower Petals Math Activity for Kids

DIY Phenology Wheel for a Simple Preschool Nature Study

Easy No-Prep Looking and Listening Activity to Practice Mindfulness

Paint with Frozen Paint Cubes on a Hot Day

A Big Chalk Maze for Preschoolers

Easy Homemade Window Paint Recipe

Making Muddy Prints with Your Toddler

Nature Soup Sensory Activity

Superhero Playground Challenge for Energetic Kids

Hanging Instruments to Crash, Rattle & Bang!

Earth Art Designs for Kids to Make

Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt: Leaf Counting

1, 2, 3 Counting Maze for Preschoolers

Upcycled Sand or Water Scoop [and Funnel] for Summer

Explore Textures on an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Super Power Rings Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Squiggle! Tracing Lines on the Driveway

Fun Process Art for the Kids: Make Rain Art!

Learning Upper and Lowercase Letters on the Sidewalk

Big Art Project for Toddlers: Ribbon Painting

10 Must Have Toys for Outdoor Fun!

5 Outdoor Activities on It’s Playtime!

Fly a Homemade and Recycled Kite!

‘Make A Rainbow’ Hunt! with BabbaBox Giveaway!

Family Challenge: Get Outside as a Family

It’s Playtime! Outdoor Activities

Sensory Activity: Hauling Corn

Outdoor Activities : Yet to do this Fall

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Hands On As We Grow Newsletter

"It is hard to think of things to keep the 3 year old entertained and engaged while taking care of the baby. Everything we have tried so far from your website, the three year old has loved. Your ideas are so simple and he can do them for hours. HEAVEN!" - Karen I.
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"I feel like a new mama having so many fun ideas. I used to dread the afternoon, after naps, as it was so boring doing the same thing day after day but now I look forward to our "play" time!" - Haley S.
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