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Tux Paint is a free drawing program designed for children ages 3 to 12 (but I even had fun with it!) . It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program. It has a blank canvas and lots of brushes, stamps, [...]

Some of my earliest and best memories as a little kid are going to the symphony in downtown Pittsburgh. I think this is a big part of why I like music so much, especially classical music. It’s never to early to start learning about music and the instruments that make it. So here are some [...]

Here is a printable word search with all your favorite Disney princesses, like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Belle (my favorite) and others. It’s pretty easy, and lots of fun!
And check out this great site, where you can create your own word searches. It is super easy with six simple steps, and its [...]

These leaf coloring pages would be a great activity to do in the car on a trip to see the fall foliage. They even have the names of the different leaves so older kids can learn which leaves belong to the different trees.
And for kids who love to learn, here is a simple explanation of [...]

I have never enjoyed crafts very much, but as soon as I saw these box toys I had to immediately print one out. Paperboxworld has a bunch of free toys to download and build. It makes me want to print them all out and make up stories to go along with them. They have cars, [...]

If you have very young children, or if you just don’t like the mess of pumpkin carving, why not try painting pumpkins? This is great idea, because not only is it safer and less messy, it is much easier!
Materials needed:

Pumpkin
Paint
Paintbrush
Newspaper

Step one: Lay the newspaper on your work surface.
Step two: Set out the pumpkin and paint.
Steph [...]

Halloween just isn’t the same without pumpkin carving. What kid doesn’t like making a mess scooping out gooey slimy pumpkin innards, and carving scary pictures on pumpkin faces? So go get a pumpkin and join in the holiday spirit! Here are some great pumpkin carving patterns to get you started. Everything from Blue’s Clues and [...]

I went apple picking a few days ago and was reminded that October is National Apple month. So here is a festive craft to get you ready for fall! It’s an easy apple ornament that you can hang in the kitchen, or save to hang on your Christmas tree.
Materials Needed:

Applesauce
Cinnamon
Cookie Cutters
Straw
Ribbon

Mix pretty much equal parts [...]

Halloween is only weeks away, and to get you in the mood, here are some easy recipes for some great Halloween treats.
Hairy Daddy Longlegs Cupcakes – This creepy crawler of a cupcake would be fun and [...]

Disney has just rereleased the Jungle Book DVD for its 40th anniversary! This is my favorite animated movie, I remember watching it a zillion times as a kid. In honor of this momentous occasion, here are some fabulous Jungle Book coloring pages featuring all the best characters; Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and lots more!