This section of our blog contains a wealth of ideas for fun and creative play for kids, including how to make your own dress-up costumes, how to make a lemon battery, and how to make a fly trap.
Play is an important part of a child’s development, and we want to be sure you have the tools you need to have fun with your kids. Here at Hoosier Chapter Books, we believe that play should be a priority.
We also have an entire section dedicated to toys and games, along with books that are great for learning new skills through play.
We’d all love to see our kids become more interested in home crafting projects. But how can you make it happen in practice? That’s the topic of my article today. I explore some of the methods you can use to ensure they get the most out of the experience and perhaps even undertake projects themselves. … Read more
Hello, again! I’m happy to be back with another guide to help you understand pretend play with toddlers, including why it’s important, how to play this way with your toddler, and what you can do to stop boredom or a longing to return to the screen – ie laptop, tablet, or phone. By the time … Read more
Seven Indoor Activities for Sweater Weather Autumn is the season of sweaters. With more people spending time inside in the northern hemisphere, I’ve put together a list of seven fun activities and play ideas to keep you warm and entertained with your family during the season of cozy weather. These play ideas are a great … Read more
When talking about face painting for kids, as a parent you should want something that is fun, easy to use, and, most importantly, something that is safe. Lucky for you, that’s the goal of this post! I’ve written this exhaustive guide dedicated to face painting for kids as a part of our fun play ideas … Read more
Are you in need of some fun or just want to pass the time in an enjoyable manner? If so, I’ve got some of the absolute best Truth or Dare questions to ask your friends. This classic game has been played for years and is a great way to get to know someone slightly better. … Read more
Only 7? We believe in quality over quantity! Are you with us? Yes, some lists of Halloween party games for kids have 70-million ideas, but who has time to go through that many. Or even 50 of them? Let’s get serious for a moment, parents. We all know that kids have a lot of energy, … Read more
Are you looking for creative and fun writing activities for 4 year olds? Then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a list of some fun, educational and creative writing projects for preschoolers. The following article includes a variety of fun writing activities that you can use to help your 4 year old … Read more
Hot weather can be dangerous if you’re not careful, but it can also be a great time for some outdoor activity. I’ve put together a list of 10 fun hot weather play ideas for kids that I think you’ll find useful. I’ve chosen play ideas useful for a variety of ages from toddler to teen. … Read more
You’ve probably spent loads of time riding a bike, so you think it’s easy to teach your child how to ride. But even if you had mastered the sport as a kid, teaching it to another person – especially a kid – can be a little tricky. Before you take your child out on the … Read more
Pre-writing activities for 3 year olds can help your child get ready to learn to write in a fun way that provides stimulation to their growing minds. This list of activities has been hand-selected to be perfect for three year olds. You may use this list as a whole, or use parts of it to … Read more