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

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

Bestseller No. 2

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

Bestseller No. 3

Haooryx End of Year Air Dry Clay Craft Kit - 16 Packs Cute Monster DIY Magnet Keychain Ornament Art Craft Bulk with Gift Bag for Classroom Exchange Gift Student Reward End of School Year Party Favors

Complete End of Year Craft Kit: This all-in-one end of school craft kit includes everything for creative fun: air dry clay, pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, magnets, keychains, gift bags, gift cards, and ribbon. It also comes with printed gift bags, ribbon, and 16 monster-themed gift cards featuring a "Make your own mon-star! Happy summer!" message. Ideal for classroom projects.
DIY Monster Gifts: Combine clay, pom poms, and bendy pipe cleaners to build unique monster characters. Use the finished creations to personalize the included keychains and phone straps, or attach the magnets to make custom fridge decorations. This hands-on activity sparks imagination and results in memorable handmade gifts for friends.
Ready-to-Gift Packaging: Designed for easy giving, this set contains everything needed to assemble individual gifts. Simply bundle supplies into the printed gift bags (featuring heart and star patterns) and seal with ribbon threaded through the punched gift tags. The tags feature playful monster and "summer" graphics, making this a thoughtful, ready-to-present set.
Classroom Party Activity: Ideal for teachers planning an end of school party or a fun classroom craft session. The 16 individual sets allow for organized, mess-free creativity without baking required. It's also a great screen-free activity for playdates, helping kids develop fine motor skills while they create together.
Wide Applications: Whether used for classroom gifts, goodie bag fillers, or a rainy-day activity at home, this comprehensive set provides hours of entertainment and a meaningful way to celebrate the season with friends. Suitable for end of year classroom gifts,summer party gifts, school art project, student rewards.

SaleBestseller No. 4

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.

Bestseller No. 5

Creative Roots Mosaic Turtle DIY Stepping Stone Kit, Includes Ceramic Stone & 6 Vibrant Paints for Kids Ages 8+

READY-TO-PAINT 8.25-INCH TURTLE STEPPING STONE: No plaster, no messy molding! Jump right into a world of creative fun as you paint a turtle garden stone to life!
6 VIBRANT ACRYLIC PAINTS: Design unique color patterns and discover the art of color-mixing to create vivid hues, vibrant color schemes, and decorative accents on the beautiful mosaic turtle!
FOR DISPLAY ONLY: Display your turtle stone on a shelf, in an indoor plant, or an outdoor garden — just be sure to apply an exterior varnish to protect it from the elements!
PERFECT GIFT: This kit makes an excellent gift for craft lovers, gardening aficionados, or turtle fans!
SET INCLUDES: 1 Ready-to-Paint Ceramic Turtle Stepping Stone (8.25 in x 1 in x 8.25 in ), 1 Acrylic Paint Strip (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brown), Paintbrush, Easy-to-Follow Instructions

Bestseller No. 6

Melissa & Doug Seek & Find Sticker Pad – Animals, 400+ Stickers & 14 Scenes to Color, Search & Find Sticker Activity Pad for Coloring & Matching, Creative Learning Toys for Kids 4+ - FSC Certified

Search, Match & Color: Kids explore 14 animal-centric scenes by finding hidden objects and matching over 400 stickers, then coloring the pages with crayons or markers (not included) to create one-of-a-kind wildlife art
Sticker & Coloring Pad: Includes 21 pages with 14 detailed habitats—safari, ocean, forest, desert, and more—plus sticker sheets that are color-coded and labeled, for easy matching and organization, to promote independent play.
Montessori Learning Toys: Combines preschool learning activities like coloring, matching, and problem-solving to develop fine-motor skills, focus, and creativity, by engaging kids in hands-on, screen-free fun
Educational Toys for Any Occasion: When buying a birthday gift & holiday gifts for kids, or rewarding little milestones, celebrate the moments that matter with Melissa and Doug toys for boys & girls
Wholesome Play for 35+ Years: Melissa & Doug inspires kid-powered play with its learning toys for kids, baby & toddler toys, puzzles, games, building toys & stuffed animals, dolls, & even a doll house

Keep the Kids Entertained

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