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Activities for kids

These how-to guides, recipes, crafts, and project ideas
make learning new skills exciting


Explore your family’s history

Learning more about your relatives’ past can be fun and rewarding. Here’s how you can get started.

Gramps

Craft animals from recycled cardboard

Leftover delivery boxes are a great source of cardboard for this cute craft. You can display your homemade animals, or try using one as a pencil holder!

Craft

Try out martial arts

There are many different types of martial arts, from karate to judo to jujitsu. Get to know more about these ancient traditions of self-defense.

martial arts

Make green goddess pasta salad

Hearty pasta salad gets a boost from green goddess dressing, a creamy sauce packed with herbs, in this crowd-pleasing recipe.

pasta salad

Perform stand-up comedy

Want to gain confidence and make people laugh by performing a series of jokes in front of a live audience? Here are some tips to help you get started.

 

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Craft a duct tape water bottle holder

Hydrate in style with this unique water bottle carrier. You can use colorful duct tape to design a delightful pattern.

 

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Make grandparents feel loved

September 10 is Grandparents' Day, a time to honor some special people in your life. Check out some simple and fun ways to show your grandparents how much you appreciate them. Then fill out our form to tell us why your grandparents are important to you!

 

Grandma

Get organized for school

It’s a great feeling to begin the school year organized! Start the year off strong with these tips and tricks for staying on track.

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Make an animal bookmark

Reading is even more fun when you use bookmarks you created yourself. With duct tape, wax paper, and your imagination, you can make some "wild" designs.

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Get into a sleep routine

Summer is wrapping up, and you’re preparing for an awesome school year—but don't forget to make sure you’re sleeping enough. Here are some smart steps you can take now to get your sleep back on track.

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Make DIY notebooks and erasers

Customize your school supplies or make a fabulous journal to keep handy at home. Try one of these three notebook designs with pockets to hold matching pencils and erasers.

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Take pictures of nature

Learn to capture the natural beauty of the world around you with these tips from professional nature photographer Jesse Burke.

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