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How to Make Blueberry Turnovers

Blueberry turnovers are simple and fun to make with puff pastry and fresh or frozen blueberries. Here’s a delicious blueberry turnovers recipe that is easy to make with kids.

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How to Build a DIY Backyard Playhouse

Our DIY backyard playhouse was built with a Fort Magic construction kit. Quick and easy to build and it’s easily moved. Updated September 2024 Building

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Kids’ Map Art: A Creative Learning Activity

This kids’ map art activity helps children learn geography while making art. Decorate a map puzzle with a variety of fun art supplies! Updated September

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How to Use Drawing Prompts to Spark Creativity

Drawing prompts and printables are a great way to inspire kids to draw & think creatively. Here’s when and how to set them up for

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Double Doodle Art for Kids

Double doodle art is fun, relaxing, and easy! It’s also a great way to exercise your brain by using both sides of it simultaneously. Updated

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The Exquisite Corpse Drawing Game

The exquisite corpse drawing game (also known as combination man) is a fun drawing activity to do with family or friends. Updated July 2024 You

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10 Simple After-School Arts and Crafts Activities

Here are arts and crafts activities that are easy and simple to set up for after school or whenever needed. Download your FREE printable for

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A Back-and-Forth Drawing Game for Kids

This back-and-forth drawing game is so much fun for kids, or kids and adults! Each person takes turns building off of the previous person’s drawings.

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How to Do Leaf Casting with Kids

Leaf casting with plaster of Paris is easy and the results are beautiful! This is a project you can do with kids or by yourself and use as seasonal decorations, gifts, or part of a nature study unit. Give leaf casting with plaster of Paris a try!

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