Rainy Day Fun: Number Hunt
Easter is over, but my kids are still eager to hunt for things. When the weather is nice we head outside and hunt for bugs and worms and heart-shaped rocks but when it’s raining we hunt for numbers! A...
View ArticleVal’s Crafty Corner: Mini Movie Theater
This recipe for creative play and building fun is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen. Enjoy building and exploring with your kids! -Valerie We are...
View ArticleGet Your Session 9 Printable Camp Badge & Bonus Activity
Bravo, Campers! Here’s your Session 9 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...
View ArticleCamp Sunny Patch Session 10: Hit the Beach . . . Indoors!
Camp Sunny Patch Session 10 is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by Camp Counselor (and Melissa & Doug Blog Ambassador) Stacy Teet. printable version It’s been a busy, fun-filled...
View ArticleWeekly Blog Round-Up: Embracing Make-Believe Play!
This week on the Melissa & Doug blog, we challenged you to add make-believe to your family’s to-do list. And what a wonderful week it was as a result! From an imaginary horseback ride to some...
View ArticleThree Letter-Writing Activities for Little Travelers
Some say the art of writing letters is lost, but not us! We love the skills letter-writing can build in children, including spelling practice, storytelling, imaginative play, and more. The holidays are...
View ArticleMelissa & Doug Weekly Blog Roundup: Traveling with Kids
For all you traveling families this holiday season, this week we’ve been sharing some tips and activities on the Melissa & Doug blog to help keep the kids entertained (and you sane!) while on the...
View ArticleGift Guru: Picking the Best Holiday Gifts for Toddlers
Do you have a teetering toddler on your holiday list? These little ones are finding their feet, finding their voices, and finding their way around a great big world of play! Celebrate their growing...
View ArticleHow to Create Secret Play Spaces (in Exciting New Places!)
Does your home have oddly-shaped nooks, corners, closets, or crannies? Rather than using them for storage, consider creating a secret, exciting new play space for your kids! Children love exploring...
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