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Favorite Things for Kids to do at Home - Art, Crafts, Games and more!

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Here are a lot of different crafts, games, activities and more for kids of all ages to enjoy. These are some of our favorites over the years. We hope to keep adding to this list as we find more fun things to do.
 
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These suncatchers are so cute and easy for kids to make. Perfect for a rainy day or inside activity day. Paint is easy to use and the designs are cute.
Made by Me Create Your Own Window Art
 
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Do you have a Minecraft lover in your family? We do! This has been a great project for him to work on. Takes patience but is so neat when done.
Minecraft Arts & Crafts Kit - DIY Rug & Stickers
 
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This has been another super fun craft for our Minecraft loving son. Great way to learn to follow directions and to work with a parent on using the iron to fuse the pieces together. Super cute too!
Minecraft Pixel Creations Bead Kit 2500 Beads
 
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This is a great priced camera that can take photos and video. Perfect for a kid to use since it is easy to navigate the menu and hold as well. Our son loves to video his trains and when he goes places. He even sometimes wants to record when he's outs...
4K 48MP Vlogging Camera w/ Flip Screen
 
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These glow in the dark paints are perfect for a fun addition to kids craft projects. They work well and the colors are great! Our son loves using this paint over regular colors to add a fun nighttime play aspect.
ABEIER Glow in Dark Acrylic Paint - 10 Colors
 
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Perfect sized and tone wooden train whistle. Our son loves to play trains and this whistle delivers a great tone! He loves it!
Solid Wood 4-Tone Train Whistle Toy
 
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What a fun game! Great for helping kids with memory practice. So fun too!
Educational Insights BrainBolt Handheld Memory Game
 
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We love stickers of all kinds here too. These are such fun designs and have that 3D element too!
SAVITA 3D Puffy Stickers 500+ Variety Pack
 
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These stickers are super fun too. You get multiple sheets of the same design. Would be great for birthday party gift bags too.
KARSLORA 800+ Kids Stickers, 36 Sheets
 
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This clay kit is a great way for kids to try making fun small things out of clay. The clay air drys and makes it easy to then paint and use for ornaments or anything else your kid may like to create.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Air Dry Clay Kit for Kids
 
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So many fun Minecraft activities for kids. This is a fun way to have your kid color and then make a 3D Minecraft figure.
Crayola Minecraft POPs 3D Kids Art Set
 
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This is a fun craft for kids. Not only do they learn about the Solar System but they can paint these suncatchers that glow in the dark too. Would be fun to hang in a bedroom or playroom.
Nat Geo Kids Window Art Kit - Glow Planets
 
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We love markers here too! Especially the fun silly scent ones. This is a great large pack of markers that includes some of the scented markers too.
Crayola Super Tips & Silly Scents Markers 120ct
 
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These metallic markers are great for kids. Neat way to add some shine to crafts.
Crayola Metallic Markers, 8 Count
 
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These super soaker squirt guns are super easy to use and not huge. Great for little ones to carry and have fun squirting with. And 2 in a pack make it even better!
RONSTONE 2-Pack Water Guns for Kids Ages 3-12
 
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This is a really fun wooden train that your kid can paint. Then after painting it can be played with too! They also have a variety of other items to pick from if trains aren't your thing.
Made By Me Wooden Train by Horizon Group USA
 
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Does your kid like to play dress up? Or looking for a fun and easy costume for Halloween? These superhero capes and masks are great quality and super easy for dress up or Halloween. The colors are vibrant and great for any kid.
Mizzuco Kids Superhero Capes & Mask 2PCS
 
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This has been such a great way for us to keep our sons room organized with a place to put all his stuffed animals. Then he can use it to sit on and read. We filled it with his stuffed animals and he can open it and remove or add to it at anytime. Mak...
WEKAPO Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Cover Grey Star XX-Large
 
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These bubble guns are some of the best we've used so far. And we've tried a ton of different ones. They work well and the bubbles come out nicely. Also 2 to a pack is a great thing! Highly recommend.
Eaglestone 2 Bubble Gun for Kids, Light Up
 
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These LEGO 3-in-1 sets are so great. Our son enjoys them because he can make 3 different things from 1 kit. Great way for kids to work on following directions and building something.
LEGO Creator 3in1 Space Shuttle Set 31134
 
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Another fun LEGO 3-in-1 kit. These are so fun to get to make not only 1 but 3 different ones. Our son loves the variety. Such a great way to work on following directions and other skills.
LEGO Creator 3in1 Adorable Dogs Set 31137
 
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This game became one of our son's favorite games this year. He loves making things and then seeing how they work. This game does just that. Super fun and makes you think!
ThinkFun Gravity Maze - STEM Marble Game
 
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This is a great subscription service for kids of all ages. They have great cooking subscriptions and all sorts of crafts and learning things too. Our son loves it!
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