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Straw Blow Ghost Painting

Straw Blow Ghost Painting

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 15 min
Balloon Easter Egg Challenge

Balloon Easter Egg Challenge

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 10 min

Two-Hand Movement Challenge

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12⏱ 10 min
Shape Paper Roll Stacking

Shape Paper Roll Stacking

🧒 Ages 0-2, 3-5⏱ 15 min
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Mother's Day cards kids can make

Mother's Day cards kids can make

Cards that use fingerprints instead of store-bought stickers.

Earth Day activities

Earth Day activities

Six ways to celebrate the planet with paper and paint.

Sensory play for toddlers

Sensory play for toddlers

Squish it. Mix it. Watch it fizz.

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Mayday Games × Simply Play

A handful of board-game-inspired play activities, plus an exclusive review of their newest cooperative game for ages 6 and up.

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