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10 Cheap & Easy Indoor Beach Ball Games to Keep Kids Active

March 2 by Alli

These are such smart ideas - cheap, easy, and will help the kids burn off steam inside!

I was reading one of my favorite OG MPMK posts the other day, How to Maintain Your Zen When the Kids Have Lost Their Ever-Loving Minds, and I was reminded of how much we used to play with beach balls in the house when the kids were younger. It was such a simple way to keep the kids active and happy when we were stuck indoors - plus it was super inexpensive and easy to set up (two of my favorite qualities in a kids' activity). Back in the day, this one was right up there with our Life-Sized … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alli, Sensory & Interactive Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: beach ball games for kids, being active inside with beach balls, indoor beach ball game, play ideas

Super Special Sensory Play: Ice Cream Playdough

March 5 by Kristin

Ice Cream Play Dough. This amazing play dough looks, feels, (and smells) just like real ice cream BUT DOESN'T MELT - such a fun activity for birthday parties or other special occasions!

On Tuesday I wrote about how my family has been affected living in the epicenter of the American coronavirus outbreak and I plan to continue writing about our experiences in the coming days. Late last night, though, we got word that every school in my kids' district is closing- and we will be participating in at-home, mobile learning for up to 14 days.  Needless to say, I'm scrambling for ways to make it work having my kindergartner, 3rd and 5th graders home while I also need to work. One of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Kristin, Sensory & Interactive Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: arts and crafts for kids, easy crafts for kids, ice cream dough, ice cream dough recipe, play doh recipe, play ideas, playdough recipe, rainy day play, sponsored, tactile DIY for kids

7 Ideas From a Teacher On What to Do with The Kids Over Spring Break

April 3 by Kristin

7 Ideas from a Teacher on What to Do With the Kids Over Spring Break!

The kids are about ready to break free from the monotony of school for a week.  This means two things...no packing lunches and we need to keep them busy for the week. It's a blessing and a curse. While I love having my kids home without the schedules we are normally bound to, I also can feel a little stressed out when I start to think of how we will spend the hours. This year, I'm channeling my inner 1st grade teacher and using those years of experience to remember what kids need during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Kristin, Parenting, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: activities for kids, ideas for spring break, learning with kids, parenting ideas, parenting styles, play ideas, spring break ideas, what to do over spring break

Best Playtime Activities Ever

July 18 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

How's your summer going so far?  Running out of ways to fill the hours yet? Never fear, today I've rounded up 10 of my all time favorite MPMK playtime activities. Click on the links for all the details. (And for extra fun, see if you can tell how old the original post is based on the slowly improving quality of my photography.) In no particular order, here they are - enjoy! 1. Discovery Bottles 2. Magic Milk Paints 3. Jell-O Playdough 4. Cup Castles (posted by me on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Exploring Tagged With: boredom buster idea, creative play ideas, free play ideas, keeping kid busy, play ideas, summer play ideas

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