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Activities
Finding a fun (and free!) activity for your child requires only a little imagination and these great ideas.
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As long as you're not afraid to be a little goofy, these simple games can help you have some fun while waiting, whether it's at the doctor's office, airport, or post office.
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Creative ways to play right in your own backyard.
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Skip the lecture! Instead, add these super-fun ways to teach honesty, responsibility, compassion, patience, and more to your parenthood playbook.
Indoor Activities 
If you're stuck inside, you'll love these indoor activities. Check out our collection of things your kid can make and do like homemade play dough, finger puppets, memory games, and more.
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Whether your preschooler loves to play games like kickball or hopscotch or prefers nature activities like planting flowers or watching birds, we have plenty of ways to get your child off the sofa and into the great outdoors.
see all 20 features » Zoo Activities 
Fill your next trip to the zoo with activities that tie into animal themes. Check out these ideas for dramatic play, themed literacy, animal cracker snackers, and more.
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