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1. An Easy and Quick Child Scarecrow Activity The fall season brings leaves changing colors, apples, pumpkins, and scarecrows! A special child scarecrow activity is easy to plan and quick to create! Today’s scarecrows can be built like the traditional "Wizard of Oz" character or a... (posted by Nancy 5 years 232 days ago.)

2. Thanksgiving Activity Ideas for Children Thanksgiving is a time for being grateful for the abundance we have in our lives, and to encourage the giving spirit towards others. It is the perfect time of the year to take the opportunity to teach children to start thinking about the... (posted by Nancy 5 years 246 days ago.)

3. Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Paleontologists as a Fun Kid Dinosaur Activity What child does not love dinosaurs? I believe kids are fascinated with dinosaurs because they lived millions of years ago, they come in all sizes, and have really cool names! The most popular are the Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-rex), Brontosaurus, and... (posted by Nancy 5 years 251 days ago.)

4. A School Age Child Writing Activity – Set up a Writing Center In order for a child to express him or herself well, it is important to develop writing skills as early as possible. A child writing activity can help develop the skills they need to become a good writer. This activity will allow them to... (posted by Nancy 5 years 253 days ago.)

5. Easy and Inexpensive Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids and Adults Everywhere you look Halloween is in the air, and stores! Here are several easy and inexpensive Halloween costume ideas that you can make at the last minute. Kids and adults will love getting into the spirit of the holiday with dressing up as a... (posted by Nancy 5 years 253 days ago.)

6. A Kid Rainforest Activity Includes Making a Diorama With the National Rainforest Week coming up the third week of October, here are some suggestions to plan a kid rainforest activity. Show the kids how to locate the rainforests of Africa, South America, Asia, the Pacific Islands and the... (posted by Nancy 5 years 259 days ago.)

7. A Fun Kid Halloween Party Idea is a Haunted House Theme A fun kid Halloween party idea is to turn the party into a haunted house! Kids love Halloween parties and Haunted Houses so why not combine the two? This Haunted Halloween party idea can be set up a family room, garage, or backyard. Make... (posted by Nancy 5 years 260 days ago.)

8. A Fun Child Cooking Activity Includes Making P.B. & J. Muffins A child cooking activity includes a lot of fun in the kitchen. Cooking with kids opens the door for learning opportunities such as math, science and nutrition with the end result being something yummy to eat. There are lots of simple recipes to... (posted by Nancy 5 years 264 days ago.)

9. Fall Activity Ideas for Kids Using Autumn Leaves The changing of the season from summer into autumn is right around the corner. How about several fall activity ideas using autumn leaves? Leaves turning colors such as red, orange and yellow seem magical to children. Take this opportunity to... (posted by Nancy 5 years 265 days ago.)

10. A Halloween Party Idea for School Age Kids - Fun Games to Play Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids. They love being able to dress in costumes, carve pumpkins and attend a party. A Halloween party idea for school age kids includes playing fun games. I have listed several fun games that you can play at... (posted by Nancy 5 years 270 days ago.)

11. Six Fun and Easy Kid Math Activity Ideas Math is a part of everyday life. We use math when go shopping, calculate distance when traveling, cook a yummy recipe, plant a garden, and play games. Kids learn math concepts such as estimating, word problems, time and distance, measurement and... (posted by Nancy 5 years 270 days ago.)

12. Make a Cookie Haunted House as a Fun Halloween Activity We think of Christmas when we think of gingerbread houses, but how about making a haunted house? Kids will love to construct and create their own scary structure. Instead of using baked gingerbread pieces, this cookie haunted house is created from... (posted by Nancy 5 years 272 days ago.)

13. Creative Club Ideas For a Kid After School Activity School is back in session and you’re looking for a creative after school activity for kids. Whether you’re a parent or after school care provider, keeping kids busy, happy and safe can be a challenge. Between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. is when kids... (posted by Nancy 5 years 275 days ago.)

14. Make Yarn Balls for a Kid Rainy Day Activity Rainy days can become boring for children, especially when they cannot go outside to play for quite a while. Have them make their own fluffy yarn balls that they can use indoors. All you need is four ounces of yarn, cardboard, 12" piece of... (posted by Nancy 5 years 277 days ago.)

15. Fun Kid Fall Activity Ideas Using Apples Fall is the season for apples. Fun kid fall activity ideas include apple arts and crafts, games, and yummy cooking projects. September 26 is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, so plan a party with apples as the theme. Make a pretty apple garland... (posted by Nancy 5 years 278 days ago.)

16. This Kid Nutrition Activity Includes a Food Group Relay Race This kid nutrition activity combines learning about nutrition and physical fitness. Children who are well nourished and physically fit learn more in school. Using the five food groups, kids will learn how much of each food group they need each... (posted by Nancy 5 years 279 days ago.)

17. Grandparents Day Activity - An Interview by The Grandchild This Grandparents Day activity lets the child become a reporter and interview their grandparent. If the child does not have a grandparent living nearby, they can interview any older person who is special to them. This can be a neighbor, family... (posted by Nancy 5 years 283 days ago.)

18. Kid Reading Activity – Books and Puppets A fun kid reading activity includes acting out your story as it’s read. Puppets are a wonderful way for kids to learn to enjoy books and reading. Just about every story and book can be used with puppets. Books such as If You Gave a Mouse a... (posted by Nancy 5 years 285 days ago.)

19. Plan an Old-Fashioned Picnic For a Kid Outdoor Activity While the weather is pleasant, plan an old-fashioned picnic with your kids. This is a perfect kid outdoor activity to get back to some old-fashioned outdoor fun. Include the kids in planning and preparing for your picnic. Putting together a... (posted by Nancy 5 years 286 days ago.)

20. Child Pirate Activity – Making a Pirate Costume Pirates are popular this year due to the release of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest . Boys and girls alike can participate in this child pirate activity; making a pirate costume . A pirate costume does not need to be... (posted by Nancy 5 years 289 days ago.)

21. Set up an Obstacle Course for a Child Physical Activity Setting up an obstacle course is a wonderful child physical activity. Children get lots of exercise while having fun. An obstacle course can be set up with items you may already have. Usually an obstacle course is set up outdoors, but can be a... (posted by Nancy 5 years 291 days ago.)

22. A School Age Art Activity - Tips to Develop a Young Artist Pablo Picasso once said, Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. A school age art activity can help develop the child’s concentration, creative-thinking, artistic, and manipulative skills. An art activity... (posted by Nancy 5 years 298 days ago.)

23. Creative Back to School Activity Ideas for Kids A back to school activity is a creative way to welcome students back to school or celebrate the start of the new school year. As much as the kids enjoy summer vacation, they love to go back to school. Children love to see friends they haven’t... (posted by Nancy 5 years 299 days ago.)