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10 Hands-On Math & Science Activities Perfect for Preschoolers

Play with Mud: Messy Muddy Target Practice for Preschoolers

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

5 Cutting Activities for Fine Motor Skills Building

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Spring Art for Kids to be Creative

Learning Math Facts Without the Worksheets

Hop! Skip! Jump! with Paper Plates

2 Robot Crafts Your Kids Will Beg to Make!

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

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)

25 Ways to Make Today an Adventure with FREE Printable

Achieve Your Summer Goal of Fun & Relaxation!

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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

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

Slice the Web Lightsaber Activity

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

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

10 Homemade Christmas Decorations for Kids to Make

Counting Kernels One to One Correspondence Activity

Mega Bloks Rube Goldberg Machine to Pour Cereal

Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers To Do with a Plastic Bottle

Apple Printing Lunch Sacks on Parents.com

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

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

Boat Craft for Kids to Make from Juice Boxes

Upcycled Sand or Water Scoop [and Funnel] for Summer

13 Activities for Kids Using Technology Off-Screen

Cheerios Skip Counting by 10s with 1-2-3 Peas

Fort Magic Shape Tunnel Races

Decorating Pancakes Easter Egg Style

5 Beginner Photography Tips for Moms Plus FREE Class from Craftsy

15 Recycling Activities for Kids That Are Completely FREE

Fort Magic is the Ultimate Way for Kids to Build a Fort

A Circle of Objects for Baby to Play & Learn

Sticking with our One-On-One Time with Every Kid, Every Day

Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Candies: Easy Holiday Baking with the Kids

Finger Painting with Baby Food While Creating Memories

No Carve Pumpkin Decorating: Mr. Pumpkin Man

Sticker Name Recognition Activity & Personalized Books for Kids

A Halloween Beaded Spider Craft for Kids

Monster Chocolate Sandwich Cookies! Nam Nam Nam

Super Power Rings Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Playful Learning Ecademy: What Is It All About?

Self Portraits for the Kids First Day of School Outfit

Kid Made Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

What to do on Vacations with the Kids

Making Fitness for Kids FUN!

6 Tips for Reading Chapter Books to (Very) Young Kids

Family Activities to Do This Summer

Making Time for Myself

Must Have Ride On Toys for Summer!

10 Tips for Cleaning Up the Mess After Fun Activities

Gross Motor Activity: Can You Move Like Baby Does?

Reuse Lotion for a Smelling Sensory Activity

The Latest Portraits of the Kids!

4 Instruments for Kids to Make from Kiwi Crate

Simple Valentine Craft: Make a Vase!

Kids Designs for Tissue Boxes

What I Wish Moms Would Say: Parenting Is…

12 Things I Gotta Do Before the Baby Arrives!

Time for Shoes with Shoelaces

Dinosaurs & Cars: Together!

Proud Moments: The unRecognized Firsts

Getting to Sleep after Daylight Savings Time

9 Hands on Ways to be Earth-Friendly

Imagine Toys : DIY Puzzles

How to Teach Kids Responsibility

Imaginary Play : Betty Lukens Felt Boards

How to Discipline a Demanding 2 Year Old

Pretend Play : Play Dough Pizza Bites

Raising Kids is Tough : Gender Awareness

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Raising Kids is Tough : Eating Battles

Raising Kids is Tough : Healthy Snacks

Raising Kids is Tough : Picky Eaters

Raising Kids is Tough : Dining Out

Hey! I'm Jamie. I have 3 boys that are crazy energetic & we like to have fun!

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.