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31 Days of Bringing Kids Delightful Fall Fun in October (Free Printable)

10 Hands-On Math & Science Activities Perfect for Preschoolers

Play with Mud: Messy Muddy Target Practice for Preschoolers

25 Fun Things to Do as a Family

Find the Letter & Swat It! Active Way for Learning Letters!

Birch Tree Art for Kids with Tape Resist

Homemade Santa Hat Christmas Card

5 Cutting Activities for Fine Motor Skills Building

How to Help Kindergarten Kids with Spelling Words Practice through Crazy Fun Games

18 Superhero Activities for Kids to Conquer the World

24 Common Core Activities for Kindergarten Success!

Spring Art for Kids to be Creative

Learning Math Facts Without the Worksheets

Our 5 Simple Family Christmas Traditions + Yours

New Birthday Tradition: Make it a ‘Yes’ Day

5 Beginning Reader Books for Kids JUST Learning to Read

10 Mazes for Preschoolers to Help Learn to Achieve Their Dreams

Simple Letter Tracing Art Project as Writing Practice

Hop! Skip! Jump! with Paper Plates

2 Robot Crafts Your Kids Will Beg to Make!

10 Father’s Day Gifts From Kids with a Creative Touch

Edible Fruit Paint for Babies as a Fingerpainting Sensory Experience

Look What Happens When Happy Kids Paint with Mud

Ribbon Flower Bouquet Gift Made by Kids

10 Gross Motor Activities YOU can do Outside with the Kids

How to Keep the Baby Busy While Your Cooking Dinner

Simple & Easy Christmas Activity Countdown

Not-So-Spooky Spider Handprint Window Cling for Kids

Why Routines for Kids are Important

10 Low-Key Birthday Party Activities for Kids

7 Ideas to Sneak an Activity into Your Kids Daily Routines

Stunning Mother’s Day Suncatcher Craft: “I Love You Mom”

Make Back to School Mornings More Positive with Put Ups!

Cool Preschool Watch Makes Taking Turns & Transitions Super Simple

One Colorful Twist for your Easter Egg Hunt This Year with Hatchimals CollEGGtibles

How to Make This Holiday One Your Kids Will Remember

How To Solve 5 Preschooler Struggles with Audiobooks

Make Your Own Reading-Inspired Activity with Audible

5 Peanut Butter & Jelly Variations for Field Trip Lunches (+ Tips)

10 Family Activities to Power your Passions this Summer

10 Classic Reads for Your Boy (plus 3 of his faves)

Silly Listening Ears Craft for Audible Stories

25 Ways to Make Today an Adventure with FREE Printable

Superhero Playground Challenge for Energetic Kids

Achieve Your Summer Goal of Fun & Relaxation!

When Can Mom Sneak in a Book?

Build Your Confidence as a Hands-On Parent

Your Three Essentials For Mom “Me Time”

Women History Books With Corresponding Kids Activities

How to Fulfill Your Activity Goals this Year

How to Actually Protect Your Family

Valentine’s Day Stamped Cards

Five Ways for Kids to be Glad to Give

Secret Hand Signals to Empower Kids (from the Sidelines)

15 Awesome Audio Books for Kids This Summer

How to Rock Reading This Summer with Audiobooks

Butterfly Teacher Appreciation Craft

Simple Things for Young Kids to Do on an Airplane

Can You Promise to Play an Hour a Day for 30 Days?

3 Questions for a Second Chance at Parenting

Non-Rules to Let Kids be Kids & Never Grow Up

5 Things Your Child Will Learn from Sesame Street

5 Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Child’s Bedtime Tonight

Holiday Activities to Do at Grandma’s House

Slice the Web Lightsaber Activity

7 Ways Kids Can Help in the Kitchen

Helping Your Child Learn to Read in 6 Simple Ways

Ultimate List of Conversation Starters for Every Family

Help Your Child Make Friends at Any Age

Managing Screen Time Rules for Kids + Free Guide

Printable Lunch Box Notes for Beginning Readers

What OTC Medicine Do I Give My Kids?

5 Resolutions to Make the Most of Our Time with Kids

Frozen Gift Ideas for Under $30 + Frozen Gifts to Make

10 Reasons I Think Everything is Awesome about LEGO

5 Physical Activities to Help Keep Kids Healthy

15 Best Gifts for Young Kids: Readers’ Favorites

Car Play Mat T-Shirt Gift + BKY Kid Giveaway

Technology Complaints Solved Plus The Best Learning Apps for Preschoolers

10 Homemade Christmas Decorations for Kids to Make

Counting Kernels One to One Correspondence Activity

Mega Bloks Rube Goldberg Machine to Pour Cereal

Halloween Reading Fort Pajama Party

DIY Cups for Color Sorting Activities

Hands on : as we grow Explained with a Photo

Display Kids Artwork from School in One Spot

Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers To Do with a Plastic Bottle

Apple Printing Lunch Sacks on Parents.com

5 Things to Do Before Heading on the Road with Kids

Stop the Yelling & Learn How to Get the Kids to Listen

A Taste Test for Kids: See It, Smell It, Taste It!

Activities for Kids to Do on Car Rides

Easy to Make [and Fun to Use] Catch the Ball Toy

A Seek & Find Movie Night Activity For Kids

What Can Kids Do While Waiting at a Restaurant? Plus, What Your Kids Do

JCPenney and Me: Finding Style for the Whole Family

Boat Craft for Kids to Make from Juice Boxes

Upcycled Sand or Water Scoop [and Funnel] for Summer

Make Paint Swatches by Mixing Colors (with Paint Palette Hack)

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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.
I am now one happy Dad!

"You have changed how I spend time with my kid in so many positive ways! I am now one happy dad that no longer wonders what I am going to do with this little guy for the next 12 hours :P Your site was this first time dad life saver!" - Jack C.
Hands On As We Grow Newsletter

"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.
Free Activity Challenge

"Thank you so much for these activities. They have proven to me that I CAN be that mom that does cool and creative things with her kids! And those cool and creative things can actually be quite simple! What a revelation. Thank you!!" - Katie M.
Activity Plans eBooks

"This takes down the need to scour the internet for ideas. It's like looking for a recipe on the internet, so many options that often times it is less overwhelming to look in a book on the shelf than stress about too many options." Robyn G
So organized and easy to use.

I have found it impossible to Google ideas from a million different sites, get organized, shop for supplies, etc. This is exactly what I have been searching for! Thanks for making something so organized and easy to use. - Early Years Activity Plans User, Melissa C.
The Activity Room Member

"I absolutely love that this takes all the prep work out of engaging my children. It is so easy to just put up the calendar, and glance at it for inspiration when we are in a funk." - Rachel
Grateful to have activities handed to us...

"There's always something new for us to discover, as well as old favorites. I am so grateful to have activities handed to us... Fun and easy ones that can be put together in a moment's notice! You're awesome Jamie and I appreciate you sharing your activities and ideas!!" - Melissa C.