This nature pond study activity is provided for our Summer Fun calendar from guest blogger Melissa of Fireflies and Mud Pies. I cannot think of a more quintessential way to spend a breezy summer day than wading ankle deep in cool water chasing frogs with children! The giggles, splashes, and squeals of delight from enjoying Family [...]
Is your family experiencing some wintertime “Cabin Fever”? This week on the Melissa & Doug blog, we shared some great activities to enjoy – indoors! What are your personal favorites? NEW Ways to Play with Your Puzzles! Does your family have a collection of puzzles lying around – perhaps ones that your kids have either [...]
Bravo, Campers! Here’s your Session 11 Camp Badge Cut it out (or ask a grown-up to help), then paste or tape it to your August Camp Sunny Patch calendar to give yourself a round of applause. A Bonus for You When you download your Camp Sunny Patch Session 11 Badge you’ll also find a bonus matching game! [...]
Camp Sunny Patch honor counselor Jenae describes her family’s cool experience with our Session 3 activity, Splish! Splash! Boom!: Hi there! I’m Jenae from ICanTeachMyChild.com and my boys and I have been having a blast following along with all of the fun activities from Camp Sunny Patch! There is nothing like having some wet, soggy fun [...]
Enter to Win the Speck Seahorse Ice Cream Sand Play Set Giveaway ends 11:59:59 PM ET on 7/10/12. One winner will receive our Speck Seahorse Ice Cream Sand Play Set! Speck Seahorse Ice Cream Sand Play Set: Enjoy “cool” fun in the sun with an ice-cream cone filled with your choice of sandy scoops! Seahorse-shaped molds make [...]
This recipe for creative play is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen. Enjoy serving up lots of pretend ice-cream treats with the kids! -Val Have you ever made cloud dough? It is so much fun!! Did you know that you can make colored cloud dough? It’s quick [...]
Camp Sunny Patch honor counselor MaryLea describes her family’s cool experience with our Session 1 activity, Icy Pirate Ships: Ahoy there, this is MaryLea from Pink and Green Mama! My daughters (ages 5 and 9) and I have been spending a lot of time in our backyard this summer following along with Melissa and Doug’s Camp Sunny Patch. [...]
Enter to Win the Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy Bug Net Giveaway ends 11:59:59 PM ET on 7/3/12. One winner will receive our Happy Giddy Bug Net! Happy Giddy Bug Net: Happy Giddy and his big bug eyes will help your child spot moths and butterflies while on a bug hunt. Features a sturdy wooden handle, [...]
Breathe new life into group games by changing up the rules! Declare today “opposite day” for your kids’ favorite yard games, then set them free to explore new ways to play. Old standbys like tag, Simon says, leapfrog and follow-the-leader will seem completely new when kids have the power to turn them on their heads. [...]
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