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Jug Catchers
Recently, I saw this milk jug catcher over at Family Fun and it reminded me that I had made a set of these catchers years ago. They are so simple. Just cut off the bottom of a milk container and cover with a bit of duct tape for decoration. Hold the container by the handle […]
Cardboard Box Road Maps
When all the fun has been exhausted from your cardboard boxes and the sides ripped from all the climbing in and out, flatten out the box and draw some roads for the toy cars to drive on. Add some play houses to drive up to for more imaginative play. Creating the road map is usually […]
Glow in the Dark Slime
After seeing this activity on Pinterest, we decided we had to try it ourselves. We have made slime before (we actually call it Flubber) but never glow in the dark. Step 1: Mix one cup Borax with some water in a large jar. We shook the jar for 10 minutes to mix it up (taking […]
Coins in a Water Jar
Here is a very simple activity that engages children of all ages. Instead of practicing putting coins or buttons in a bank, try putting them in a clear container with water in it. It is mesmerizing and pretty to watch them float to the bottom. Lightweight, colorful buttons were fun to watch. Fake coins were […]
Let’s Play Animal Hospital
Set up a pretend animal hospital. Be sure to include an examining table, areas for the animals to rest, cages and crates. The crates in this picture are containers or a storage cube turned on it’s side.Don’t forget to include all the props for examining the animals. Here are some suggested props besides a vet […]
Water Bottle Shooter
Here is a real simple project that the kids will love. An adult should cut off the top of a water bottle so that you have just the part where you screw the cap on with a little bit extra. An adult should also cut off the neck of a balloon. Now just duct tape […]
Pretend Swing for the Doll
Make a simple doll swing out of a cardboard box for a child to play with. Hang it from a door frame or outdoors from a tree branch. You could use it for stuffed animals as well. Check out Pretend Play – School to open a pretend doll school.
The Hidden Rock Game
The Hidden Rock Game Here is a simple outdoor activity for all ages: Find a small rock. Using paint or permanent marker draw something on the rock. Go on a hunt for several items from nature that are large enough to cover the rock. We gathered pine cones, leaves, sticks and tree bark. Place them […]
Free Secret Missions for Pretend Play
Download this free activity page for your child to pretend to be a secret agent on a special mission. Want more secret agent ideas (i.e. secret handshakes, codes, more missions, lie detecting and more) for pretend play? Check out Playing Pretend – Secret Agent.
Teaching Bicycle Riding
One of the milestones I love to teach my children is learning to ride a bicycle without training wheels. For some children it comes easier than others. Since I am a mother and a pediatric physical therapist, I have taught many children besides my own to ride a bicycle. If you are currently teaching your […]