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Printable Lunch Box Notes for Beginning Readers

How to Host a Sensory Play Date

How to Play Outdoor Games for All Ages, Together

A Sample Weekly Plan of Science Experiments for Kids

A Sample Weekly Plan of Art Projects

Painted T-Shirts Toddler-Style

Dandelion Counting Race

How To Cook Dinner Without Your Kids Driving You Crazy

Substitutions for 3 Supplies You Don’t Have

The Secrets to Get Kids to Eat Healthy

What OTC Medicine Do I Give My Kids?

5 Activities To Turn Around a Crazy Day

Ribbon Fine Motor Play for Toddlers

5 Resolutions to Make the Most of Our Time with Kids

Thank You & Merry Christmas!

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

The ‘For Boys’ Label and What I Mean By It

Counting Kernels One to One Correspondence Activity

Do the Kernels Take up More Volume than the Ear of Corn Itself?

Photo Montage Craft for Kids to Learn Beginning Letters

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

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

Pinterest Crafts for Kids for Every Season, Holiday and Just for Fun

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

Everything for Boys on 25 Pinterest Boards

Decorate a Cereal Bowl for Dad

Find Loads of Toddler Activities on 25 Pinterest Boards

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

Improve the Photos of Your Kids with These 3 Tips

13 Activities for Kids Using Technology Off-Screen

Fort Magic Shape Tunnel Races

Decorating Pancakes Easter Egg Style

Our Most Used Kids Craft Supplies: A Look in My Cupboard

5 Beginner Photography Tips for Moms Plus FREE Class from Craftsy

5 Things I Want For My Kids’ Rooms

15 Recycling Activities for Kids That Are Completely FREE

5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Let Your Kids Watch TV

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

Edible Indoor Sandbox That’s Simple & Fast to Make!

What Supplies Are NOT in your House?

Simple Edible Sensory Play with Frozen Veggies

A Circle of Objects for Baby to Play & Learn

Last-Minute Personalized Valentine Cards

Super Simple Yarn Wrapped Hearts

Watercolor Hearts Made from ‘Newsprint’

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

Sticky Heart Collage Window Decoration

Comparing Shapes with Snowballs

Turn These 15 Outdoor Activities into 15 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids

One on One Time #EveryKidEveryDay

Best Kids Activity of 2013! Plus the Top 10!

Completely Upcycled Homemade Wrapping Paper for Teacher’s Gift

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

Decorate a Christmas Tree with Ella’s Kitchen Baby Food Pouch Caps

How to Make a Christmas Countdown Book Plus Activities Advent Calendar

Crack the Secret Code for Kids

Meet GoldieBlox! Blocks Just for Girls!

Kindergarten Math Activity to Solve Simple Addition Problems

Sort Colors & Get Moving With a Play Tunnel

Finger Painting with Baby Food While Creating Memories

Halloween Dice Game Free Printable

Sticker Name Recognition Activity & Personalized Books for Kids

I’m Playing Hookie.

Textured Sensory Wall for Toddlers & Babies on the Move

A Window Fall Tree Craft for Toddlers

Monster Chocolate Sandwich Cookies! Nam Nam Nam

5 Activities to Help Strengthen Sibling Relationships

Beginning Letter Sounds Sort Game

Toddler Chalkboard Maze for Learning Letters

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!

Tracing Letters & Shapes on the Chalkboard

Turn Leftover Kids Art into Streamers

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

Drawing on the Floor Kids Art! Super Simple Art Project

Classic Summer Craft: Coffee Filter Butterflies

Shape Activity: Sorting Blocks as a Graph

Family Activities to Do This Summer

It’s Okay to NOT do Hands on Activities with the Kids. Really. It is.

Fun Process Art for the Kids: Make Rain Art!

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

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Activity Plans eBooks

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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

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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.