Keep the Kids Entertained

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Keeping the kids entertained doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are some ideas to keep the kids entertained rather than just watching TV or playing video games.

Have an art day: Draw a picture, finger paint, paint rocks, and color in a coloring book. Nick Jr. has a free online coloring page.
Create a fort in your living room. Use blankets or cardboard boxes to create a fun play area.
Have a reading marathon. Have your kids tell you about the book they read or act it out.
Create stories together. Write and illustrate your own book.
Have kids make cards or letters for friends and family that they don’t get to see often.

Make paper airplanes and have a contest to see which one travels the farthest. Or make and play the free Planes Racer game by Disney Paper Planes.
Learn how to make Origami, there are lots of YouTube tutorials and free sites, or buy a cheap origami book.
Help the kids make their play-dough or slime. For hours of entertainment.
Set up a card table and have a designated puzzle or board game area.
Solve crossword or word search puzzles.

Make cookies or cupcakes and let the kids decorate them.
Make homemade popsicles.
Make homemade mini pizzas on bagels or English muffins.
You can learn and teach your kids how to sew, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit for free. Watch how-to videos on YouTube.
Decorate or tie-dye an old T-shirt. Or turn an old t-shirt into a tote bag.
Learn to make sock puppets.

Some outdoor ideas:

Go on a hike.
Have a picnic.
Go on a bike ride.
Play catch, kickball, or soccer.
Play hide and seek.
Create and have a treasure hunt.
Go Geocaching

Bestseller No. 1

4M Make A Wind Chime Kit - Arts & Crafts Construct & Paint A Wind Powered Musical Chime DIY Gift for Kids, Boys & Girls

Kit includes 2 terra-cotta mini pots, filament, cord, 1 set of chimes 7cm in length, 1 paint brush, 1 paint strip, and detailed instructions.
Contents are for making one set of wind chimes 18 cm in length after assembled.
Wind chime measures 18 cm in length after fully assembled.
Construct and personalize your very own windchimes
Fun to paint and easy to assemble

SaleBestseller No. 2

Worgree DIY Wooden Magnets, 36 pcs Wooden Art Craft Supplies Painting Kit for Kids Party Favors for Boys Girls Ages 4-8 8-12 Birthday Easter Crafts Gifts Toys Basket Goodie Bag Stuffers

DIY WOODEN MAGNETS: Includes 36 wooden crafts, 12 colored pens, 36 magnet stickers. Wooden educational toy magnetic art to meet your child's creative needs. They are different designs such as animals, fruits, insects, Easter eggs and bunny, even Christmas elements
ARTS & CRAFTS KIT: This wooden painting crafts kit is designed to inspire creativity and provide hours of fun for boys and girls, suitable as arts and crafts for kids ages 4-8 8-12. Make their own unique wooden magnets to decorate your refrigerator, iron windows and more
CREATIVE GIFTS FOR KIDS: Our 36 diy wooden magnets would be the best gift for children, families who love handmade wood products, packaged in an exquisite box, perfect for gifts exchange, creative activities, school art projects, family crafts, classroom prizes, treasure box toys, pinata stuffers, Easter crafts, Easter gifts, Easter basket stuffers, Easter egg fillers and Christmas stocking stuffers
PARTY FAVORS FOR KIDS: Perfect birthday party gift ideas and craft kits for kids, painting kit for kids 6-12. Whether your kid is a beginner or an experienced wood painter, these 36 wooden magnets to paint for kids are a good choice, give it to your child for a great party time
ART CRAFT SUPPLIES: Our wood cutouts are made of natural wood that has been cut and polished for a smooth surface that can be painted easily! Good crafts and painting set, rest assured for kids to use, you can enjoy creating your own art with your friends, kids and family

SaleBestseller No. 3

Crayola Air Dry Clay (5lbs), Teacher Supplies, Natural White Modeling Clay for Kids, Sculpting Material, Bulk Craft Supplies for Art Classrooms

CRAYOLA AIR DRY CLAY: Includes 5 pounds of Crayola Sculpting Clay in a re-sealable bucket.
BULK TEACHER SUPPLIES: Stock up on teacher classroom must haves, including Crayola bulk packs of crayons, markers, and more. Great for kindergarten, preschool, elementary school, art rooms, and group projects.
DIY CLAY PROJECTS: Crayola Air Dry Clay lets you use traditional clay sculpting techniques such as coil, slab, pinch, and score-and-weld. Add water to make the clay softer for ease of use!
HANDS ON LEARNING: Perfect for classrooms and group activities, this 5lb bucket of bulk clay is a great resource for teachers looking to facilitate hands-on learning.
USE WITH PAINT: Crayola Project Paints & Acrylic Paints work well for adding details to your air dry clay creations.

Bestseller No. 4

Dan&Darci Aqua Fairy Water Gel Kit for Kids - Gifts for Girls - Magic Elf Toy Kits - Waters Pets - DIY Squishy Maker Set - Craft for Kids - Make Your Own Squishies Toys Crafts - Gifts for Boys & Girls

CREATE YOUR OWN MAGIC AQUA FAIRIES: Watch as gel transforms into magical squishy water elves in fun shapes like unicorns, dinosaurs, and more! A unique creative experience for kids that sparks their imagination.
CREATE, DIP, AND PLAY: Add the colored gels into the mold, dip it in the special water solution, and watch them come to life! Then, store your water pets in the included ‘aquarium’ jar for hours of fun.
ALL-INCLUSIVE KIT: This set comes with 7 basic color gels, 2 glitter gels, 1 glow-in-the-dark gel, 6 molds, gelling-solution pellets, a strainer, a jar with lid, disposable gloves, an instruction manual — everything needed for hours of fun!
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK & GLITTER FOR EXTRA SPARKLE: With glow-in-the-dark and glitter gels, your water pets glow and sparkle, adding a magical touch to playtime — ideal for kids who love extra creativity and fun!
PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS: Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just a fun surprise. This Water Pets kit is a wonderful gift that encourages hands-on creativity and endless play.

SaleBestseller No. 5

Paint by Sticker Kids: Rainbows Everywhere!: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!

Book of numbered designs kids can bring to life with vibrant stickers
Encourages number skills, matching skills, spatial reasoning, self-esteem
A stunning introduction to the joys of making art
Find the set of stickers that corresponds with each image
Fit each sticker into its correct space by matching the numbers

SaleBestseller No. 6

Crayola Marker Airbrush Spray Art Kit, Battery-Powered Sprayer with 8 Washable Markers & 5 Stencils, DIY Craft Set, Ages 6+

NEW MARKER AIRBRUSH ART KIT: This updated version of our classic kit features 1 Redesigned Battery-Powered Airbrush, 8 Washable Markers, and 5 Stencils. (4 AA batteries required - not included).
EASY TO USE: This airbrush sprayer lets kids create stunning airbrush art! Just load the markers, then push the button to spray your designs. (Marker only sprays when pointed downward).
5 REUSABLE STENCILS FOR KIDS: The included stencils give kids the confidence to accurately adorn their creations with a wide range of patterns and artwork.
EASTER BASKET ESSENTIAL: A colorful Easter basket essential that makes the perfect Easter basket stuffer or spring craft gift, adding creative Crayola fun to any Easter celebration all year long.
EXPLORE NEW COLORS AND EFFECTS: This set allows for experimentation with unique spray art effects, enhancing artistic precision and color exploration.

Keep the Kids Entertained

Keep the Kids Entertained

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