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Play & creativity

Things to make, experiments to try, and ideas for an afternoon with no particular plan.

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Publisher: Scratch Foundation.
ToolsFree

Scratch

Make stories, animations, and games with blocks of code.

Ages 6 to 18
Publisher: NASA.
Activities & gamesFree

NASA Space Place

Space explainers, games, and things to make for curious kids.

Ages 6 to 12
Publisher: Google.
ToolsFree

Chrome Music Lab

Explore rhythm, melody, and sound through small browser experiments.

All ages
Publisher: Exploratorium.
Activities & gamesFree

Science Snacks

Hands-on science activities with materials lists and explanations.

Ages 6 to 18Screen-free activity
Publisher: PBS.
Activities & gamesFree

PBS Kids for Parents

Activities, parent articles, and ways to play with familiar PBS characters.

Ages 3 to 8
Publisher: PBS.
Activities & gamesFree

Counting with a deck of cards

Turn an ordinary deck of cards into a counting and sorting activity.

Ages 3 to 8Screen-free activity
Publisher: National Trust.
Activities & gamesFree

Build a den

A guide to making a den with natural materials.

Ages 3 to 12Screen-free activity
Publisher: National Trust.
Activities & gamesFree

Things to do with sticks

Nature-play ideas using sticks, from making things to playing games.

Ages 3 to 12Screen-free activity
Publisher: National Trust.
Activities & gamesFree

Make a wild crown

A nature craft built around making a crown from found materials.

Ages 3 to 12Screen-free activity

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