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Looking for some dry messy play ideas? I’ve got you covered! Be sure to check out my epic list of messy play ideas when you’re done here. Sometimes you’re up for messy play but you just don’t want to deal with a wet mess. That’s why I put together these dry activity ideas. They’re still a bit on the messy side, but don’t involve any damp cleanup. These dry ideas are also great for kids who have an aversion to touching certain wet textures. Read below for dry sensory play activities, as well as some dry art ideas. All the...

Golden Spike Enterprises 70th Columbus Model Train and Railroad Artifacts show. Photo: William Flood Golden Spike Enterprises held its 70th Columbus Model Train and Railroad Artifacts show at the Ohio State Fairgrounds on April 16, 2022. The group has been the premier organizer of railroad shows across the country for three decades. The Columbus events are Ohio’s largest combined model train and railroad memorabilia shows. For those unfamiliar with railroad-related hobbies, they run along two tracks. The first is railroadiana which encompasses all types of railroad artifacts and memorabilia. Collectors pursue many interests, including train hardware, railroad lanterns, keys, signs,...

I’m always looking to spend more time outside with my kids. Visiting East Bay gardens makes that goal simple. Kids can search for colors, specific blooms, or animals in a garden. Parents can find inspiration for their backyards. With stairs and winding paths, there’s plenty of movement involved for kids and parents. I’ve traveled to dozens of gardens and am here to share tips for your next garden visit. Ticketed East Bay Gardens UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley Description: Nestled in Strawberry Canyon, the garden’s terrain keeps things interesting for kids. It features over 10,000 plants from six continents so...

Every aspect of our participation in society is governed by rules, and good for every one of us. Unless you call yourself an anarchist, you most probably agree that they are the basis of law, order, or security, and that we all benefit from them, whether we like them or not. But some rules, whether rushed or unthoughtful, may cause more harm than good. And if you want proof, let’s take a look at this thread from the Ask Reddit subreddit. “What's a rule that was implemented somewhere, that massively backfired?” asked someone, sparking a heated thread with 52k upvotes...

These bear patterns for preschool are a hands-on way to practice an important early math skills. Be sure to check out the rest of my math activities for preschoolers for even more ideas. You can incorporate the bear patterns into a preschool bear theme, a forest theme, or even a zoo theme. Of course, you can also add them to your everyday math activities. That’s where they tend to end up for me! Use the bear pattern cards with colorful counting bear manipulatives, or any of your favorite colorful items. Either way, the preschoolers will get a kick out of...