How to Play Pooh Sticks

Even in the best of times it can be difficult to keep kids busy. With the Corona Virus quarantine, now more than ever, we need to be able to answer the question of what are activities for kids near me? Now though activities for kids near me means in the front yard, back yard, or maybe a greenbelt path. Anywhere you can find moving water, you can play a version of Pooh Sticks. It is true that a Pooh Sticks bridge makes it better, but you can play without a bridge, too.

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How to Make Bath Bombs for Kids (FREE instructional video)

Bath bombs for kids with toys inside are an amazing secret weapons for making bath time an adventure. You do not need a bath bomb making kit, nor do you need to purchase expensive bath bombs for kids at the store. Instead, try this recipe for bath bombs for kids, and don’t forget to check out our tips for adding more boom to your bath bombs after the recipe.

When we adventure and play outside, we get dirty. Bath bombs are a great way to make sure that our little adventurers clean up after playing hard. Children love to help in the kitchen and bath bomb making kits are a great way to practice measuring and even learn a little bit of cooking or science. Before you purchase a bath bomb making kit check out just how easy it is to make one of your own.

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How Boots Should Fit (free check list)

This is my time-tested boots fit guide. It works for hiking boots for men, hiking boots for women, and most importantly hiking boots for kids. Honestly, this check list is not just for hiking boots, but is a guide that can be used to save money and answer the question: How should a child’s shoe fit? Includes a link for my (FREE) in store boot buying cheat sheet.

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Winter Bird Feeders (FREE directions)

Winter bird feeders are an outstanding way to discover what local animals are in your neighborhood. This DIY bird feeder project is easy, effective, and a great way to connect outdoor learning with your day to day life.

Winter bird feeders are a great way to get young adventurers interested in the wildlife in their own back yard. Not only that but some of the most effective bird feeders are actually super easy to make and take very little time to see results. Not only does this project get kids interested in the outdoors but it is easily adaptable for STEM requirements and is a great addition to both the teacher or caregivers toolbox. Check out the bonus tips at the end of the article for some great ways to take this adventure to the next level during both cold and warm seasons.

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