Kids & Family
10 Fun Things Kids And Families Can Do At Home
Keep things interesting and exciting on the homefront with these puzzles, games, crafts and activities.
Kids are home from school, but this isn't spring break. We don't want to minimize any of what's happening in the world. If you are at home, though, and looking for ways to keep your family occupied, these puzzles, games, crafts and activities may be just be the fun distraction you need.
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1. iCoostor Paint by Numbers DIY Acrylic Painting Kit
Create your own masterpiece with this DIY acrylic painting kit. It comes with a 16-by-20-inch canvas, three premium brushes and one set of high-quality acrylic paints. Shop more paint-by-number kits!
2. Kid Made Modern Studio in A Box Set
This 60-piece arts and crafts set is a creative kid's dream come true. It includes high-quality paint brushes, paper pads, colored pencils, washable markers and more — and it all stores inside the reusable carrying case. Your child will be painting and drawing beautiful artwork in no time. Recommended for kids ages 6 and up.
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3. Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk Set
If it's warm enough, get outside and create some artwork in your driveway. This 72-count sidewalk chalk set includes 48 different colors. Its washable formula sprays away with water, so you don't have to worry about it staining the kids' clothes.
4. Buffalo Games "Star Wars - The Mandalorian" Jigsaw Puzzle
This 500-piece puzzle features a lovable creature referred to as The Child (although you're not alone if you've been calling him baby Yoda). The finished size is 21.25 by 15 inches. Shop more best-selling puzzles.
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5. Made By Me! Create Your Own Window Art Kit
Put your creativity on display with this window art creation kit. Use the vibrant paints to trace illustrations from the included design booklet, or make custom creations with the acetate sheet and paint pens to make one-of-a-kind window clings. Recommended for kids ages 6 and up.
6. Educational Insights Kanoodle - Brain Twisting 3-D Puzzle Game
This brain twisting 3-D puzzle game is fun for kids, tweens, teens and adults. To start, pick a design from the puzzle book, place some of the puzzle pieces into position as shown, then fill the empty spaces with the remaining pieces. Depending on the level of game play, this one-player game can be as simple or deviously difficult as you like.
7. Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper
This foam pogo stick will provide hours of active bouncy fun. It can support up to 250 pounds and is great for indoor and outdoor use. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up.
8. Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet
With this device, kids can stream through Wi-Fi or download content on the go with up to seven hours of reading, internet browsing, watching video and listening to music. The Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet comes with one year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, giving your kids access to over 20,000 apps, games, books, videos, audiobooks and educational content from PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney and more. Your subscription will then automatically renew every month starting at just $2.99 per month, plus applicable tax. Best of all, this tablet comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee: If it breaks, return it, and Amazon will replace it for free.
9. Spikeball
This outdoor game is a blend volleyball and foursquare. Meant to be played two-on-two, players smack the palm-sized ball down on the net so it ricochets back to their opponents. The competing side has up to three hits between them to control it and bounce it back. When they miss, the other team gets the point. The first team to 21 wins.
10. WOWMAZING Giant Bubble Wands Kit
This three-piece bubble-making kit includes the giant bubble wand, a pouch of bubble concentrate and a tips-and-tricks booklet— everything you need to create enormous bubbles right in your backyard. It's fun, affordable entertainment for the whole family.
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