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Apps for Emerging Readers Searching for the right app for your child? Take a look!
Make a Funny-Faced Collage Read "David Gets in Trouble" to your child and extend the learning with this arts & crafts activity.
Preschooler Printables Make learning fun with these free printables for your preschooler.

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Arts

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Bathtub Body Paint
Easy-off paint adds a new twist to playing in the tub.
The Good Helper Book
Create a homemade book to help your child feel special about the jobs she does each day.

Reading & Writing

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Dad-Owned Companies Inspired By Kids: Animal Alphabet Flashcards
by Megan Hess
This Father's Day, we're celebrating dads who started businesses based on gaps in the market — which their children helped them realize.
Letter Labels
Turn a tour of your home into an easy alphabet lesson.
The Book Connection
Nurture a love of reading to foster a strong parent-child bond.
The Power of Story Time
Don’t hesitate — reading together is one of the best ways to spend time with your tiny tot.

Math & Science

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Warm Weather Fun
Keep your child exploring and playing all summer long.
Let's Get Rolling
by Ellen Church
An afternoon of well-rounded fun is headed your way.

Holidays & Seasons

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Crafting an Adorable Mushroom Costume
Help create a mushroom costume for your little one with these 5 easy steps.
Mystical Books
Take your child to a world of fantasy with these mystical books.
Happy Halloween!
Try these tools and tips for a sweet, safe, and not too-scary holiday.
Parent Guide to Winter

Cooking Activities & Recipes

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Chocolate-Almond "Piggy Puddles" (The Piggy in the Puddle)
by Regan Burns
After reading "The Piggy in the Puddle," try making this delicious chocolate treat.
10 Ways to Teach the Alphabet with Food
Turn your kitchen into a letter-learning lab: teach your child his ABCs by filling his tummy!

Outdoor Activities

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Fun-in-the-Sun Activities
Outdoor Exercise Idea: Family Hikes
by Jeff Alt
Hiking is a great way to burn off energy on the weekends. Try these simple games while you walk to keep their brains busy, too.
Have a Backyard Blast
Introduce simple, classic games to keep kids busy and moving.
Medal-Winning Games
Host an Olympic-style event in your own backyard!

Playing with Baby

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11 Ways to Entertain a Baby and Toddler

More Activities

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Road Trip Bingo
Create your own bingo cards to pass the hours on the road.
Help Your Child Be a Team Player
Encourage cooperation and sharing with these activities that tap into teachers' tried-and-true strategies.
Messages in Balloons
The whole family will love the unexpected fun of this activity.
9 Cool Questions to Ask Your Kid

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