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Check out our collection of things kids can do and make like homemade play dough, finger puppets, memory games, science experiments, and more. Facebook Pinterest Twitter Text Email PrintComments 4 Cute Crafts That Use Recycled Cardboard Tubes Help your kids make these cute and clever crafts using the cardboard tubes from paper towels and toilet paper rolls. It's the perfect project to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. 9 Fun STEM Crafts for Kids Forget those problem sets! Get your kids psyched about STEM with interactive toys they can make at home. They'll be amazed to see science, technology, engineering, and math in action in a setting that feels nothing like school. Get templates and instructions at familyfunmag.com/printables. How to Make Crystal Geode Eggs Grow way-cool crystal geodes with just a few household basics. 13 Funny April Fool's Day Pranks to Play on Your Kids For April 1--or any day your crew is in need of a laugh--check out this collection of pranks, props, treats, and tricks. They're wacky enough to tickle an entire family of fools. We mean that in the nicest possible way, of course. Yoga for Kids Make like mommy and say "ohm." 5 Cool DIY Crafts With Your Photos Put a camera (okay, a phone!) in your kid's hands, and let her go wild capturing the world around her. Make prints of her favorite photos and then use these techniques to transform them into new pieces of art. These are heirloom projects you'll save for always! 4 Tips for Creating a Cool Blanket Fort for Kids Help your kids build a fantastic blanket fort with easy tips from Laura Dahl, cofounder of BuiltByKids.com. 17 Great Indoor Games and Activities Break out these fun and creative ideas when you're cooped up indoors. How to Make a Terrarium This easy terrarium shows kids the water cycle in action. 8 Irresistible Activities to Do With Magnets Paper Stars Make a constellation of paper stars with which to decorate your house, as featured in the June/July 2012 issue of FamilyFun magazine. Build a Metal Robot Use all your empty cans to construct a fantastic robot friend. Upcycled T-shirt Bowl Colorful t-shirts can find new life as adorable fabric bowls. Arts & Crafts Supplies Shop Now Great Indoor Games for Families Everyone can be a champion with these six silly family contests. How to Create Creative Kids We gathered five experts in creative thinking (they're all parents, too!) to share their best ideas and activities for sparking your child's imagination. Jewelry Kids Can Make Help your kiddos make their own brooches, rings, and necklaces from wood, fabric, and other household materials. No precious gems required! 11 Activities to Encourage Creativity A child's education stretches far beyond a classroom; it extends into the environments where she lives and plays. These activities, designed for children ages 4 and up, are fun ways to develop your child's artistic learning and encourage her to think in a more challenging and creative manner. The 10 Best Family Board Games of 2017 Try something new on your next game night. These family-tested picks are the best of the year! 10 Best Movies for Siblings to Watch Together CommonSenseMedia.org and Parents teamed up to find films that aren't scary for preschoolers or babyish for older children. Just press play! Busy Bags! They're so brilliant only a mom could have invented them. These homemade activities are ideal for restaurant waits and doctor visits. Re-create one of these bloggers' ideas or dream up your own, then hand it to your child and enjoy a moment of peace. 10 Games a Big Sibling Can Play With a Baby Get your baby and big kid off to a happy start with this age-by-age guide to games they can enjoy together.Gluten-Free Play Dough Recipe This recipe is for play dough that's safe for all, even kids with celiac and gluten allergies. Fun 20-Minute Engineering Activities for Kids Make an Axle Racer This toy zips across the floor under rubber band power -- and its wheels are made from pint container lids, giving you a great excuse to buy ice cream! Idea from FamilyFun magazine. 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