Best Kids Escape Room Challenge at Home
Bring the fun and excitement of escape rooms to your own home with this DIY Kids Escape Room Challenge! Unique puzzles and hands-on clues, perfect for family game night, parties Read More »
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As a teacher, and mom, I enjoy helping children explore their world through hands-on activities. On this blog I share with you lessons and activities that I do at home, and in the classroom – so they are tried, tested and kid-approved! 
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Make your own escape room for fall with this step by step DIY escape room game! From pumpkins seeds to autumn leaves, this game has it all! FREE printables included!
Add a themed to your fall kindergarten learning centers with this collection of simple learning centers for table top or small groups. Click here for 30 Fall Kindergarten Learning Centers.
Take learning outside and enjoy all that fall has to offer with this collection of 23 fun fall outdoor learning activities for kids.
Create a meaningful, beautiful Thanksgiving decoration for families and groups with this last minute Thanksgiving activity for families. Last Minute Thanksgiving Activity for Families.
STEM activities are great any time of year! This collection of 39 Fall STEM activities for kids all have a fall theme and hands-on learning. 39 Fall STEM Activities
40 DIY Escape Room Puzzles
Take a look through this collection of 40 escape room puzzles that are challenging, but fun and easy to incorporate into your own escape room! Read More.
Winter Escape Room Game
From family game night to a classroom center, this winter escape room game is the perfect addition to any celebration! Winter Escape Room Game
STEM Challenge that Kids will Love
How high can you build? Your kids will love this STEM challenge and it requires little to no prep from parents/teachers. Start building today! Read More.
63 Outdoor Learning Activities Kids will Love
Take learning outside with these 63 outdoor learning activities and teaching ideas for kids. Read More.
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How to Make an Escape Room
Ever wondered how to make an escape room? It’s easier then you think with these step by step instruction and FREE printable planning template.
17 Best Paper Mache Art Ideas for Kids
There is so much you can create with paper mache! It is inexpensive and a great sensory experience for kids. Check out #12 for a unique idea.
Summer Escape Room for Kids
This summer escape room for kids is an exciting and unique outdoor activity where players work through a series of puzzles using materials such as water balloons and water blasters!
DIY Escape Room for Kids at Home
Creating an escape room for kids is easy! This step by step escape room makes it simple to create an escape room in your own home that kids will love.
45+ STEM Challenge Ideas for Kids to do at Home or School
Explore a collection of over 45 hands-on STEM challenge ideas that kids are sure to love at home or in a classroom. What will you build?
Birthday Party Escape Room for Kids at Home
Try something new for a child’s birthday with this easy DIY birthday party escape room! Using simple materials create a memorable birthday celebration. Check what is in the final locked Read More »
Easy Classroom Escape Room for Any Subject
Can you solve the puzzles? This classroom escape room is easy to create and use for any subject. Get kids excited and engaged while learning!
How to Make a Time Capsule for Kids Ideas
Create a time capsule for kids filled with lots of keepsakes, included a height ribbon and a letter to their future self.
Simple Paper Mache Ideas for Kids
There are endless options of what you can make with paper mache! Learn the steps for some creative crafts that you can make with paper mache!
9 Fun Escape Room Puzzles
Who doesn’t love Escape Rooms? This escape room includes 9 clues to get to the final treasure. Try it out at home. Who will get there fastest?
Balloon Rocket Science for Kids
Ever wonder how rockets work? Kids do. Try out this science for kids and show them in an exciting, hands-on experiment. What will happen?
10+ Easy Number Talks for Young Kids
Number talks are a great way to start a math lesson with young kids. Proposing a quick daily math question to kids reinforces key concepts.
81+ Easy Science Experiments for Kids to do at Home
A collection of over 80 science experiments for kids! From fireworks and melting snowmen to chemical reactions and exploding volcanoes.
Melted Crayon Art Ideas for Kids
Do you have crayons at home? Create art with kids with this melted crayon art. This creative art activity is perfect for kids of all ages.
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