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    Play and Fun

    Keep kids busy with these Play and Fun activities. Whether you are looking for easy to setup activities or games that are just plain fun, you will find it here!

    Kids will love learning how to Make a Balloon Zip Line. They can engage in gross motor play with Dinosaur Toss.

    • Outdoor Color Station
    • 10 Pool Games for Kids
    • 10 Ice Play Activities
    • Cup and Water Race
    • Rainbow Activities for Kids
    • Erupting Play Dough
    • Making Music - Homemade Harmonica
    • 12 Earth Day Activities for Kids
    • The Importance of Games and Our 10 Favorite Preschool Games
    • Halloween Game - Ghost Toss
    • Crushed Cereal Rainbow Bottle
    • Make a Balloon Zip Line
    • 10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids
    • 10 Fun Activities for Girls
    • 25 Bad Weather Activities
    • 10 Best Loved Toddler Activities
    • Pretend Play Vet's Office with Free Printable
    • Panning for Gold Activity
    • 10 Sick Day Activities
    • 30+ Pretend Play Ideas
    • 12 Busy Toddler Activities
    • 15 Summer Activities Kids Will Love
    • Invitation to Create with Googly Eyes
    • Dinosaur Toss
    • 20+ Pipe Cleaner Crafts and Activities
    • 50+ Ideas for Repurposing Items for Play
    • Ways to Use Contact Paper With Kids
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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    • Free Printable Summer Placemats
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