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6 Easy Halloween Crafts For Kids

6 Easy Halloween Crafts For Kids

"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes" William Shakespeare Do you like Halloween? Do you like Art and Crafts? What lovely combination then. Halloween  ime is craft time with kids. If you have lots of time you can decorate your apartment with your kids with your craft ideas. You could start big projects and […]

Fun Ways Supporting A Child With Learning Needs

Children have a natural thirst for knowledge and love to experience and learn new things. However, it is difficult for some children to concentrate, to internalize and understand new facts. Fortunately, there are many ways and possibilities to support and encourage these children and show them that learning can be really fun. The Influence of […]

Top 10 Children’s Dinosaur Movies (2019)

Dinosaurs are fascinating animals. Many children are totally impressed by those giant creatures - that's why watching dinosaur movies is one of the favourite activities of many kids, especially of boys. In the following you will find the best Top 10 Dinosaur Movies you can watch with your kids: 1. My Pet Dinosaur This Australian […]

How To Make Fake Snow For Kids

How to make snow with kids

Now that winter is officially here I'm ready for some snow! I love snow but usually only for the first time every winter. I only like it when it's pretty and white and when I can stay inside and look at it from my window while sipping hot cocoa. Then I saw this cute indoor […]

Strum Along On Your Homemade Guitar

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Music is so important for growth in kids of all ages. So why not get them a head start toward their future in appreciation of music. You might not be prepared to shell out the money for a high quality instrument yet, but making your own musical instrument might be even cooler. Here's our step by […]

Balloon Popper Game

Balloon popper

Need a quick and easy distraction for your kids that doesn't break the bank? This will keep them entertained for a bit with just a few household supplies. Take a balloon and cut off a small piece of the end so the neck fits over the paper towel tube. We used balls of duct tape […]

6 Wordless Books to Spark the Imagination

Wordless Books to spark the Imagination

For a little kid, it can be difficult to sit still long enough to read an entire book. Sometimes the words just get tangled in their brains and they'd rather move on to something more interesting and hands on. That's where wordless picture books come in! Looking at a wordless book with your kids can […]

Favourite family board games

Favourite family board games

Watching TV is such an easy go to that sometimes we don't even realize we're losing quality moments with our families. Why not plan a special, TV-free evening with the family? Grab a game and get to know one another! These are a few of our favorites for game night. 1. Apples to Apples- This game […]

Snail Mail Fun For Kids!

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Everyone likes to get mail; as in an actual letter in the mail box. It feels so much more personal than those quick shot messages through the internet or by text. Here's a few ideas to include your kids in on this time honored tradition. Start them young, even before writing age by having them […]

Great Outdoor and Indoor Hopscotch

I remember loving hopscotch as a little girl. My friends and I would jump around happily every sunny afternoon until it was time to go home. Here are two versions of this classic game and some ideas on how to play it according to the children's ages. Outdoor Hopscotch with chalk Combine this active jumping […]

All the World is a Canvas …

Some kids are little artists that feel misunderstood. Normal people with their narrow minds simply don't see the beauty in a room full of paint ... ... or a colorfully decorated bed. Just like they cannot appreciate creative wall paper designs ... ... or creative visionaries that are not afraid to get in touch with […]

Very Funny International Animal Sounds For Kids

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It's so funny when your baby is learning how to make animal sounds. Sometimes our house sounds like a barnyard with all the 'Moo's,' 'Woof's,' 'Baa's,' etc. But living somewhere other than the US has given me a new perspective and I realized that animal noises are represented different ways in different languages. I thought it'd […]

Disappearing Toothpick

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Need a little magic to brighten your kids' day? How about a little slight of hand? This trick is great for adults to show children but also then for the kids to try it themselves. It's very simple once you know what's happening behind the scenes. Tape a toothpick to the back of you thumb […]

Both Sweet And Sour: Babies Reaction To Lemons For The First Time

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What would you say is the funniest fruit? I would put my vote on lemons...when given to babies. Their sweet little faces can't help but betray their true feelings. Here's a few photo reactions of first time lemon triers. We were inspired to see if these babies are for real by testing it on our own […]

Shish-Ke-Balloon!

balloon on a skewer

Looking for a way to liven up a party with kids? This trick will have them cringing in anticipations and then gasping in awe at your sweet skills. You only need a skewer, a balloon and a little dish detergent. Make sure you don't blow up the balloon any bigger than the length of your […]

Balancing Act For Kids

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Balance is one of those life lessons that everyone needs to learn both figuratively and literally. But for kids, literal balance is where it's at. Here's an interesting way for kids to learn about balance. All you need for this experience is a hanger, some string and two equal buckets. Hang your hanger on a […]