http://freestuff4kids.net Mon, 21 May 2012 20:26:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://freestuff4kids.net/10-favorite-educational-apps/ http://freestuff4kids.net/10-favorite-educational-apps/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 20:18:28 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/?p=2491 If you have an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, likely the kids want to play on it all the time. If you’re anything like me, you want at least some of that time spent doing things that are educational. Developers have created some amazing apps that are both educational and totally fun. Here are 10 [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/10-favorite-educational-apps/feed/ 2 http://freestuff4kids.net/veggie-tales-games-online/ http://freestuff4kids.net/veggie-tales-games-online/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:07:40 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/2007/03/16/veggie-tales-games-from-qubo/ Do you like Veggie Tales? They have a great site with lots of games and printables, as well as books to read online and videos! ]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/veggie-tales-games-online/feed/ 9 http://freestuff4kids.net/classical-music-site-for-kids/ http://freestuff4kids.net/classical-music-site-for-kids/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:26:00 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/2007/06/12/classical-music-site-for-kids/ The radio show, “Classics for Kids” has a wonderful website that I just discovered and am so excited to share it with you! You can listen to current and past week shows as well as play games such as the Note Name Game and Rockin’ Rhythm Master, and you can even compose your own music. [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/classical-music-site-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://freestuff4kids.net/take-your-child-on-an-imaginary-vacation/ http://freestuff4kids.net/take-your-child-on-an-imaginary-vacation/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:30:58 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/?p=1929 In today’s economy, vacations can sometimes be a luxury that not every family can afford, especially with the high cost of gasoline. However, just because a family vacation isn’t in the household budget this year doesn’t mean you can’t plan an imaginary or “virtual” vacation for your family. In fact, your family might just enjoy [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/take-your-child-on-an-imaginary-vacation/feed/ 0 http://freestuff4kids.net/free-programming-software-for-kids-create-your-own-story/ http://freestuff4kids.net/free-programming-software-for-kids-create-your-own-story/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:28:21 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/2007/05/19/free-programming-software-for-kids-create-your-own-story/ MIT has created a free programming tool for kids called Scratch. From their website: Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art — and share your creations on the web. Scratch is designed to help young people (ages 8 and up) develop [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/free-programming-software-for-kids-create-your-own-story/feed/ 0 http://freestuff4kids.net/fun-and-totally-free-water-games-for-kids/ http://freestuff4kids.net/fun-and-totally-free-water-games-for-kids/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:32:14 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/?p=1923 Once the hot days of summer arrive, most children love to play water games outdoors in order to cool off and have fun at the same time. Although there are plenty of expensive water guns, wading pools and water slides on the market today, you don’t really need store-bought toys in order to have some water fun in [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/fun-and-totally-free-water-games-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://freestuff4kids.net/tips-for-hosting-a-budget-friendly-childs-birthday-party-at-home/ http://freestuff4kids.net/tips-for-hosting-a-budget-friendly-childs-birthday-party-at-home/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:41:16 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/?p=1849 At a certain age, the simple family birthday party may not be enough for a child. They may want to have a specific theme, invite their friends from school, church, etc and play lots of games. Hosting a party at home can greatly lower expenses, provide greater control and allow for more creativity. With a [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/tips-for-hosting-a-budget-friendly-childs-birthday-party-at-home/feed/ 0 http://freestuff4kids.net/fun-ways-to-cool-off-this-summer/ http://freestuff4kids.net/fun-ways-to-cool-off-this-summer/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 00:23:07 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/?p=1836 As things start to heat up, we look for ways to keep cool while playing outside. Here are several ideas to have fun with this summer beyond the standard bucket of water or swimming pool to splash in: Ice Excavation - check out this great idea at Counting Coconuts. Freeze a bunch of toys in [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/fun-ways-to-cool-off-this-summer/feed/ 1 http://freestuff4kids.net/free-jigsaw-puzzles-for-kids/ http://freestuff4kids.net/free-jigsaw-puzzles-for-kids/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 20:47:46 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/2007/12/03/free-jigsaw-puzzles-for-kids/ Do you need an indoor game for a cold, snowy (or perhaps rainy) day? Jigsaw puzzles are both enjoyable and beneficial. They build observation skills, and create a sense of satisfaction when completed. Another added benefit to these online puzzles is that unlike the cardboard jigsaw puzzles you never lose a piece! JigZone is a [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/free-jigsaw-puzzles-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://freestuff4kids.net/indoor-fun-ping-pong-ball-bouncing-game/ http://freestuff4kids.net/indoor-fun-ping-pong-ball-bouncing-game/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 19:15:43 +0000 Randa http://freestuff4kids.net/?p=1826 There are more games that can be played with ping pong balls than just standard table tennis. My kiddos had a blast with this one. We took out several tupperware containers and put in some kitchen washrags to make a soft landing surface. Then we stood a certain distance away and bounced the balls on [...]]]> http://freestuff4kids.net/indoor-fun-ping-pong-ball-bouncing-game/feed/ 0