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Discover engaging, educational activities perfect for children ages 2-9. Each activity includes materials lists, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips.

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Art & Creative

Drawing, painting, crafts, and creative projects

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Science & Discovery

Experiments, investigations, and STEM learning

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Physical & Movement

Active games, sports, and gross motor skills

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Music & Sound

Rhythms, melodies, and musical expression

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Reading & Language

Stories, wordplay, and communication skills

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Numbers, patterns, and problem-solving

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Texture, smell, taste, and tactile experiences

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Featured Activities

Ages 4-5Balance⏱️ Approx. 15 min

🍋 Speedy Lemon Balance Race!

Carry the 'egg' without a single drop!

Materials
Spoon (tablespoon or larger)
+2 more
Steps
7 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
📱 Screen-Free⚡ active
🌟 Parent Win
Develops concentration, balance, and steady hand-eye coordination.
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Ages 6-7Math⏱️ Approx. 15 min

🗓️ Super Calendar Detective!

Master of dates, planner of weeks!

Materials
A wall or desk calendar
+1 more
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
📱 Screen-Free⚡ calm
🌟 Parent Win
Helps children understand concepts of days, weeks, months, dates, and how a calendar is used for organization and planning.
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Ages 8-9Technology⏱️ Approx. 30 min

🎬 Future Filmmakers: Your Documentary!

Research, film, narrate your own true story!

Materials
Smartphone or simple camera/tablet with video capability
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Steps
7 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
📱 Screen-Free⚡ active
🌟 Parent Win
Develops research skills, storytelling ability, planning, technological literacy, and confident presentation.
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Ages 4-5Science⏱️ Approx. 10 min

☀️ Today's Weather Report with You!

Sunny, cloudy, or rainy? You tell us!

Materials
Paper (optional)
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Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
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🌟 Parent Win
Develops weather awareness, observation skills, and communication/presentation abilities.
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Ages 6-7Language⏱️ Approx. 15 min

📰 Family News Flash!

Hot off the press, what's the scoop?

Materials
Paper or small notepad
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Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
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🌟 Parent Win
Develops communication skills, questioning abilities, listening, writing (simple notes), and presentation confidence.
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Ages 8-9Health⏱️ Approx. 25 min

🏋️ Family Fitness Fun Zone!

Design the workout, lead the moves!

Materials
Comfortable clothes and shoes
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Steps
7 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
📱 Screen-Free⚡ very active
🌟 Parent Win
Promotes understanding of fitness, leadership skills, planning, and encourages a healthy, active lifestyle for the whole family.
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Activities by Age Group

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Ages 2-3

Simple sensory play

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Ages 4-5

Creative arts & learning

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Ages 6-7

STEM & complex crafts

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Ages 8-9

Advanced projects

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