- Hooked on School
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Posted on August 16, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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The kids schoolwork…a little pile here, a favorite or two on the fridge (or three or four!). Getting a handle on the plethora of “Grade A” works can be daunting. What do you do with all of your child’s schoolwork? …
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Posted in Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5)
Tagged back to school activities for kids, back to school tips, preparing kids for school
- Block-N-Roll
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Posted on July 26, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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“Step right up, step right up!” “Only one wins!” “We have a winner, here!” Carnival games are enticing…especially the prizes. In fact, the hanging prizes usually lure eager children (and parents) to try their luck at carnival competitions. There was …
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Posted in Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged carnival ideas for kids, kids carnival games, kids carnival ideas
- Making a “Scene” in the Sand
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Posted on July 19, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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What’s in your beach bag? If you’re like me, the beach toys in your bag include plastic shovels and buckets, and various sand molds for some good digging, sand-castle-building fun. Why do I like sand, whether it’s on the beach …
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Posted in Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3), Uncategorized
Tagged sand activities for kids, sand castle activities, sand play for children
- Having a Ball!
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Posted on June 28, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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Getting your kids to be physically fit at a young age starts in the toy box. And since summer gives your kids every excuse to be outdoors, you can help them be active by creating this simple sponge ball. Your …
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Posted in Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged fitness fun, getting kids excited to exercise, kid fitness, kids physical fitness, kids wellness, physical fitness
- Exploring Summer
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Posted on June 23, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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There is something magical about summer, isn’t there? Summer is so outside, so alive! And, besides air conditioning, there are hardly any indoor summer memories. But who wants to be cold during the beautiful summer months?! My childhood memories of …
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Posted in Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged summer exploring, summer fun
- Our “Pop” Rocks!
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Posted on May 31, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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This fun ‘play on words’ gift box is a simple and creative way your kids can let dad know how much they love him this Father’s Day. Give Him Something to Pop About If you haven’t guessed it all ready, …
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Posted in Creative Play, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged fathers day activities for kids, fathers day crafts for kids
- Coach, Louis Vuitton, Duct Tape…oh my!
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Posted on April 28, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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We all know how versatile duct tape is but now it is making a fashion statement! Hand bags made out of duct tape!?! I wouldn’t have believed it myself had I not tried it. And I must say, I’m hooked! …
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Posted in All Ages, Creative Play, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5)
Tagged mothers day activities for kids, mothers day crafts for kids
- Something Old, Something New
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Posted on April 26, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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When I think of Earth Day I think of recycling. When I think of recycling I think of paper or plastic and bottles or cans…which my household has an abundance of on a weekly basis. So instead of hitting the …
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Posted in Creative Play, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3), Uncategorized
Tagged Earth Day, kid's spring crafts ideas, spring projects for kids
- The “Underground” Secret to Great Easter Eggs!
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Posted on April 13, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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PAAS stock just dropped because I found a new way to dye my Easter eggs…al naturale! And what a fun and exciting new project to test out with the kids. Your kitchen (or local grocery store) is full of natural …
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Posted in All Ages, Creative Play, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged creative easter egg dyeing ideas, creative easter egg hunts for kids, dyeing easter eggs, easter egg hunt ideas, eater egg hunt games, tips for dyeing easter eggs
- Flower Power
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Posted on April 7, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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He loves me… he loves me not…. he loves me…. Picking flower petals off a stem doesn’t have to be about romance! Go ahead. Pull the petals off! It’s a great little fine motor task. Plus, you’re going to need …
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Posted in All Ages, Creative Play, Kindergarten (5-7), Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)