Screen-Free Fun for Kids

Getting antsy at home? We've put together plans for you to experiment, be active, and be together using materials you already have at home. We'll be posting a new one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Click on the links below to see each activity.

Repurpose Cardboard Tubes

We've all got tons of toilet paper & paper towel rolls hanging around. What can  you do with them? Repurpose

Pretend Play

Pretend play has lots of benefits for young children as they develop early literacy skills. For one thing, pretend play

Break a World Record at Home!

Try to break one or all of these records at home. Create your own record and challenge your family to

Colorful Chemistry!

Today we’re putting on our science hats and doing some basic chemistry! Chemistry was my favorite science class in school--I

Mindful Movement

We’ve been adjusting to a lot of changes lately, and change is hard! We all cope in different ways, and

Eggs-travaganza with Happy Dancing Turtle!

Learn more about eggs with the activities and science experiments with Happy Dancing Turtle! Eggs-travaganza! (PDF)

Camping Indoors

It might be a little chilly for camping outside, but you can always create camping fun indoors! Camping Indoors (PDF)

Dance Party!

Who’s up for a dance party? I am! Woohoo! Dancing, jumping, stretching, and wiggling are all great ways to keep

Engineering Indoors

Engineering is the science of building. We're going to build & test the strength of our creations by using household

Outdoor Observation

Have you seen or heard more birds in your neighborhood lately? Do you notice anything different about the trees? What

Indoor Games

Games are a great way to distract us from outside anxieties. They are a way for us to have fun

Indoor Movement

With snow, rain, and wind, playing outside in springtime can be a bit of a mixed bag. But there are

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