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Hamilton the Musical: Parents Guide to Hamilton Movie (Plus Lesson Plans and Resources)

Is Hamilton the musical really kid-friendly? Our Hamilton parent movie guide is filled with tips on what parents should know BEFORE watching the Hamilton play with kids. Plus 12 kids Hamilton lesson plans ideas and resources if you want to continue learning after the movie! Before we get to the... read more →

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21 Creative Staycation Ideas When Family Vacation Canceled

Had to cancel summer travel? Need staycation ideas (because telling kids their camp or vacation canceled is the worst)? How do you get vacation ideas for families and plan the best kids vacation at home? Planning a staycation vacation when you're stuck at home doesn't have to suck... So, here... read more →

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45 Teach at Home Resources (By Grade / Level) for Offline Learning

Finding teach at home resources can be overwhelming, especially if you're looking for offline curriculum or need to homeschool without internet. Here are 45 education resources and teaching from home resources for effective at-home learning, sorted by grade/level, whether you want to teach math from home, reading, STEM, preschool or... read more →

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How To Play Dominoes PLUS Learning Benefits for Kids

Wondering how to play dominoes for fun family games or learning resources? These classic games of tiles can be played different ways and they're great learning tools for kids. Dominoes is an educational game of skill, strategy AND FUN that is easy to learn for all ages and stages! ... read more →

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Quarantingo: Free Printable Bingo Cards For Stuck At Home Fun

Want stuck at home fun? We have free printable bingo cards, or Quarantingo — Quarantine Bingo! You'll get four Quarantine Bingo cards and even a free template for bingo cards so you can make your own bingo game while you and your kids are stuck at home! If you're... read more →

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How To Use Netflix Party To Watch Movies Together

Here's how to use Netflix Party and how to watch Netflix together while you're stuck at home. This is a great way for families to connect and for kids to connect with their friends any time they are stuck at home. Here's everything you need to know about netflix party... read more →

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Virtual Scavenger Hunt for Kids with Free Indoor Scavenger Hunt Printable

A virtual scavenger hunt is a fun idea to connect kids stuck at home (for whatever reason). This also one of those family activities and fun team-building activities you can file away for a snow day / indoor winter scavenger hunt ideas, rainy day treasure hunt, or other indoor activities.... read more →

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27 Podcasts for Kids (By Category) So Fun They Won’t Know They’re Learning

Have you considered adding podcasts for kids to your learning? Here are educational podcasts for kids, podcasts for tweens, teen podcasts and even podcasts for family road trips! Great alternatives to traditional learning! Have you ever considered that adding podcasts for kids is a fun and unique way to change... read more →

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How To Keep Kids Connected When Stuck At Home

Keeping kids connected is an important boost to mental health, helping them to feel less stressed and decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness during emergency times at home. Here are ways to help them connect with friends when kids are stuck at home and can't leave the house—virtual playdates and... read more →

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7 Cool Learning Alternatives To School (That Don’t Involve Worksheets)

Looking for learning alternatives to school? We have homeschool alternatives, how to keep learning at home when you need another option or during emergency schooling at home, and information on how can parents support learning at home and supporting student learning at home. What can I do instead of school?... read more →

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