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Ages 1–3 · 10 ideas Sensory Activities for Toddlers: 10 Simple, Safe Ideas Ten sensory activities for toddlers using water, noodles, textures and sound, with taste-safe options, choking and water-safety notes, and easy cleanup. Ages 3–12 · 13 ideas Rainy Day Activities for Kids: 13 Indoor Ideas Thirteen rainy day and indoor activities for kids 3–12, from cushion obstacle courses to a homemade rain gauge, with ages, time, supplies and safety notes. Ages 4–12 · 10 ideas STEM Activities for Kids: 10 Experiments at Home Ten STEM activities for kids 4–12 using household materials: cup towers, straw rockets, foil boats, catapults, cabbage chemistry and unplugged coding. Ages 3–12 · 10 ideas Outdoor Activities for Kids: 10 Ideas Beyond Tag Ten outdoor activities for kids 3–12: color walks, bug safaris, nature art, bike skills, shadow science and backyard disc golf, with safety notes for each. Ages 3–12 · 10 ideas Art Activities for Kids: 10 Easy Projects at Home Ten original art activities for kids ages 3–12, with materials, steps, age tweaks and safety notes. Most use paper, tape, crayons and washable paint. Ages 2–12 · 12 ideas Fun Family Activities at Home: 12 Screen-Free Ideas Twelve fun family activities at home for kids 2 to 12, from a living-room museum to an indoor campout, using things you already have.

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Best Toys for 1-Year-Olds 7 researched picks Best Toys for 2-Year-Olds 9 researched picks Best Toys for 3-Year-Olds 8 researched picks Best Toys for 5 Year Olds 8 researched picks Best STEM Toys for Kids 8 researched picks Best Outdoor Toys for Kids 8 researched picks Best Bath Toys for Babies 6 researched picks Best Stacking Toys for Babies and Toddlers 7 researched picks
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Books for 5-Year-Olds 14 books · ages 4–6 Read-Aloud Books for Kids 12 books · ages 3–12 Chapter Books for 5-Year-Olds 12 books · ages 4–7 Mystery Books for Kids 9 books · ages 5–12 Nonfiction Books for Kids 10 books · ages 3–12 ADHD Books for Kids 10 books · ages 4–12
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American history, rebuilt for today’s classrooms

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Grades 3–6 The American Revolution Why 13 British colonies broke away, the key events from 1763 to 1783, and the people whose stories are often left out. Written for grades 3–6. Grades 3–6 Indigenous Nations of North America Meet the many distinct Native nations of what is now the United States: their governments, farming, trade, colonization and tribal sovereignty today. Grades 3–6 Life in Colonial America What daily life was like in the 13 colonies: homes, work, school, food and faith, plus enslaved people, indentured servants and Indigenous neighbors. Grades 3–6 The Age of Exploration Why European sailors crossed the Atlantic, who they met, what the Columbian Exchange changed, and how to think about the word "discovery." Grades 3–6 The New England Colonies The New England colonies for kids: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, Puritan life, town meetings, trade and Native nations. Grades 3–6 The Industrial Revolution in the United States How factories, machines, railroads and the telegraph changed American life in the 1800s, and what it meant for workers, children and immigrants.
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