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Printable Play Money
Ready to play grocery store, or bank? Here is some play money in denominations of 1, 5 and 10 to get you started - each page has three bills. To learn more about dollar bills, head on over to the NIEHS kids pages where they have a whole page about the symbolism of the dollar bill. Click the lin
Fun Bug Squishing Game
How many bugs can you squish in 30 seconds? Get those thumbs ready and squash away in our new bug squishing game! It might seem like mindless fun, but the game is actually a really good way for the kids to practice using the mouse and improve their fine motor skills. Comment here and tell us you
Best Kids Online Computer Games Sites
From just pure entertainment to educational games, there are zillions of free online game sites available to keep kids entertained and learning while having fun. Here are what I think are the best sites for online games (in no particular order): Noggin and Nick Jr Targeted to the preschool age to 6-
Scavenger Hunt List and Ideas
This is a guest post by Rebecca of www.scavenger-hunt-guru.com Looking for a fun kids activity that you can do anywhere? How about a scavenger hunt! They are easy to organize and tons of fun for all ages. Scavenger hunts will get your kids running around and learning in an experiential fashion
Free Halloween Stuff
Halloween doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are some ways to make Halloween free or very easy on the wallet: Recipe to make free homemade fake blood and face paint - why go out and spend money on this stuff when you have the ingredients in your pantry? Make Your Own Halloween Costume
Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars Book Giveaway
Do you have kids who are into The Clone Wars? I have a great giveaway for you! Klutz has a new book out and we’re giving away copies to 5 winners!
Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars from Klutz Books is filled with tips, techniques, practice space, and translucent overlays to make you a master of [...]
Free Pattern, Illustration and Mandala Coloring Sheets
I just found the most awesome site for kids who love to color and want to get beyond your standard coloring books: Patterns for Colouring. They have lots of intricate patterns and illustrations for coloring that your little artists will love.
Need more intricate coloring sheets?
June Moon Visionary Art
Mandalas at Coloring Castle
Along the same lines, here [...]
The FunPlace Database Launch Contest Giveaway
I’m excited to announce a new site recently launched called the FunPlace Database! This is a brand new resource designed by parents FOR parents to make it easy to find fun places to take your kids. We all need to get out of the house most days, but sometimes it’s just difficult to find places [...]
Meet Winter the Dolphin Essay Contest
Encourage your young readers to enter for a chance to win a visit with Winter the Dolphin at her home in Clearwater Marine Aquarium by telling Scholastic about their favorite animal hero. Download the contest details (PDF) here.
ABOUT THE CONTEST
Winter the Dolphin has been an inspiration and hero for children and adults alike. When [...]
Bible Verse Christmas Printable Coloring Sheets
‘Tis nearly the holiday season, and time for some holiday coloring and activity sheets!
Click here to open and print the Jesus in the Manger coloring sheet
And here are some printables from the Bible verse color sheet site:
Luke 2:11 – Manger Scene
Luke 2: 14 – Angel
Also, don’t miss the Christmas activity sheets at Printables4Kids!
Inspirational Dolphin Story Nintendo Game and Prize Giveaway
Ready for another giveaway?
There is a new inspiring book out telling the story of how a dolphin overcame the loss of her tail called Winter’s Tail.
When Winter, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, was found trapped with her tail badly damaged, she was not expected to survive. This is her miraculous story, from her rescue to learning [...]
Free Halloween Stuff
Halloween doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are some ways to make Halloween free or very easy on the wallet:
Recipe to make free homemade fake blood and face paint – why go out and spend money on this stuff when you have the ingredients in your pantry?
Make Your Own [...]
Safe Web Surfing for Kids
Do you ever worry that when you step away from the computer where your child is playing, they’re going to somehow end up on some adult site? KidZui is a free Web browser, search engine and online playground for kids 3-12, that can help keep your kids safe while you’re not there to watch over [...]
Scavenger Hunt List and Ideas
This is a guest post by Rebecca of www.scavenger-hunt-guru.com
Looking for a fun kids activity that you can do anywhere? How about a scavenger hunt! They are easy to organize and tons of fun for all ages. Scavenger hunts will get your kids running around and learning in an experiential fashion. They [...]
SHORTS Movie Giveaway
The new movie SHORTS will be in Theaters August 21st! Check out the official site here. I have some awesome movie stuff to give away for 3 lucky readers!
Here’s how to enter: please leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite kids movie is. Entries must be in by midnight, Monday August [...]
