Children enjoy making things and they also enjoy music. You can combine these two creative forces and make a fun musical instrument that encourages play and creativity. All the instruments are easy to make and require

Have you ever arrived at your campsite and didn't know what to do with the kids while you were setting up the tent/camper?  How about root chalking?  Have the kids take their sidewalk chalk and "paint"

If a young girl you know loves American Girl dolls and the new Kit Kittredge: An American Girl movie, check out this Scholastic site. The site is geared for teachers in grades 3-5, but the printables, lessons and activities

Your kids can now learn in fun ways important healthy habits. The exciting booklet is filled with games, puzzles, pictures and more. It focuses on a variety of health and safety issues.Kids can learn about

This is a great planning travel guide for family vacations. It has kid-friendly tips and practical tips on how to make your vacation a fun family adventure. Search for destinations by continent or country. You can also use

There are lots of things to do, see and learn about both indoor and outdoor. Kids' Turn Central has lots of online and offline activity ideas so your child will not be bored this summer. New activities are added all summer

Here are some coloring pages for the new Pixar movie, Wall-E.  We went to see it and were very impressed.  The characters are very lovable for kids, and the story is serious enough to keep parents interested.