Color-by-number printables are still considered cool coloring pages in our book
Time to stock up on some printer ink. We’ve rounded up super cool coloring pages and activity worksheets for kids. These free printable coloring pages include color by number, your fave Disney characters, dinosaur coloring pages, and so many more. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained at home, grab some crayons and check out these great printable activities.
This Tyrannosaurus is going fishing! Your budding paleontologist will love coloring the adorable dino. Click here to download the free printable from Super Coloring.
Angela Milnes from Craft Play Learn has the perfect boredom buster for the younger set. This stuffed animal inventory is a great way for kids to use their imaginations, practice writing and come up with stories for their stuffies. Get your printable version here.
Putting an educational twist on your coloring pages, Craft Play Learn's color puzzle matching page lets your preschooler match the word to the color. Download it here.
Go big—no REALLY big—with this supersized idea from Allison Murray from Dream a Little Bigger. With a little help from your local printer, you can get an extra-large coloring page that will keep the kids busy for hours! Check out all the details here.
If you're looking for a little coloring guidance, coloring by number is your best bet. Check out all these options (including this cute little bunny) at Super Coloring.
This activity is two-fold: first, kids have to connect the dots to show the image, and then they get to color it! Choose from dinosaurs like this triceratops or pick your favorite animal. All the printable choices are here.
This printable number puzzle will help kids learn how to count while putting the puzzle together. The best part: it's super simple to make. Check out Craft Play Learn for all the details.
A coloring page that also helps teach about morning routines? Yes, please! Mornings aren't always easy, and this helpful coloring page from Jen Kossovan at Mama Papa Bubba will surely help. Get your copy here.
A penguin piloting a helicopter? Definitely not something you see every day, but you can spark the kids' imagination by asking them to come up with the penguin's backstory as they color. Print the coloring page here.
Who knows which baby bath toys are the best better than other parents (who have actually used them)?
Bathtime is one of our favorite times to bond with our little ones. It’s usually at the end of the day, after dinner adventures and before bed, so it’s just the kind of wind-down we and our kiddos need. Warm water, bubbles, and splashing (sometimes lots of splashing)—what more could you ask for? Oh, and as a bonus, it’s the perfect time for playing. Which of course means we’re on the hunt for the best baby bath toys.
Bath toys are especially fun because they offer littles a chance to experience different textures and ways to play. Plus, gone are the days of only rubber ducks and boats (though we love those!); there are so many awesome toys to choose from, specifically designed for the bath. But you don’t have to take our word for it! These are the top Amazon toys, according to reviewers. Sure, there are rubber duckies and boats, but there’s also blocks, and balls, and baby bath squirt toys, so you’re sure to find something (or somethings) that’s perfect for your little babes. We’ve got the baby bath toys parents are loving right here!
Duck Tubing Floating Bath Toys
Three connecting tubes, three rubber ducks, and a mold-free design! These ducks are ready to play.
Amazon Review: I wanted some floating bath ducks that weren't “squirters” so that they wouldn’t mold. These are a nice size (bigger than expected), good quality, and super cute! My girls love to also put other bath toys on the “duck train”.-BrookeMarie
This 9-pack of blocks are brightly colored and covered with letters and numbers, so they'll grow with your babes!
Amazon Review: After screening numerous baby block listings (many of which claim to be hole/mold-free but are not), I was thrilled to finally discover a truly hole-free set. I have cleaned these blocks in the dishwasher (top rack) several times, so far without issue. I look forward to using them as bath toys and not having to worry about mold growth.-K.Cox
Boats are a classic bath toy, and this set from Green Toys have little pour spouts and don't have any BPA!
Amazon Review: As always green toys remains one of our favorites. They're great size and usually bigger than expected. They're made of recycled materials which is another plus and I can't say enough about the durability of these toys. They can get tossed around and still look great. The paddles on the boat really move and there's a spout on them both that you can pour water out of.-Tiffany Sprouse
36 floating letters and numbers in bright, kid-friendly colors!
Amazon Review: My 18 month old loves these, the first set I bought, he had thrown them all over the house and I couldn't find most of them lol, I bought a 2nd set and keep it in with his bath toys. These suction really well to my tile bath wall. When he bites on them, they do leave teeth marks that will not come out. Also the set only includes 1 of each letter and number so spelling anything isn't really possible if you need more than 1 of the same letter lol. All in all, these are decent for the price. They are pretty sturdy and haven't ripped, so you don't have to worry about you kid boring a chunk out of one.-Brandie L.
This set includes 2 fun ocean friends and two twirly rattles. The characters move freely around the bubbles, and the textured rings float!
Amazon Review: So I’m a stickler for bath toys without holes in them. I didn’t know so well for my first child who is now almost 13….. but I learned over time with my others. I bought these for my 8 month old as he’s into little noises and things for bath since he’s sitting up. When I got these they didn’t even make it into the bath for the first few weeks, he sat playing with them on the floor with his toys and loved them as is! They are perfect size, the rattle noise inside isn’t loud and obnoxious it’s actually kind of a lull soothing noise, the objects inside keep him entertained even still. Now that they’ve been in the bath, they haven’t leaked any water in, they float well and are fun! Happy I bought these. -Erica Mara
He's going fishing and your little one can help! The floating polar bear holds 4 fish rings on each leg.
Amazon Review: This is larger than I thought it would be, in a good way! It’s very durable and the rings are large enough to not be a choking hazard for smaller children. I love that water can’t get into the toy and mold. I wasn’t going to review this, but it impressed me! -108
You can open and close these cute toys for easy cleaning, plus they're ergonomically designed for little baby hands!
Amazon Review: I purchased these in a high-end shop while on withy husband. I was pumped to find the exact same product on Amazon and purchased a second set. My kids LOVE taking a warm "tub" nightly. So, these are used daily. We are going on a year and we have not had any problems with mold. I love that they are dishwasher safe. I throw them in the dishwasher once a month or so (I have always done this with bath toys). Honestly, I bet I could go longer, they never look or smell dirty. We did have one go missing and found it a few months later sitting in some standing water left in the pool out back, that did mold. So, unless you're not planning on draining your tub at all ever you should have nothing to worry about. This is a wonderful bath toy!-Huntington
This 12-piece set is colorful and smooth, plus older kids will love them for the pool!
Amazon Review: I ordered these for my daughter when she was 6 months old . My daughter is currently going on 18 months she still loves them ! We use them for bath, at the beach, & pool.-Alyssa Miranda
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These mess-free kits are perfect for a no clean-up craft
Pumpkin everything time is here, and that doesn’t only mean the all-important PSL is making a comeback––it’s also pumpkin carving time! This year, Target has a sweet selection of no-carve pumpkin decorating kits for your kiddos that will make your life so much easier.
The kits are already available at Target.com and in stores, and include characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Minions, Disney and Hocus Pocus. Not only do they come in at just $10, they are a great option for avoiding goopy pumpkin seeds and can be used for your decor year after year.
Decorate your own Grogu before season three of "The Mandalorian" returns! This adorable kit comes with the perfect sweater-colored paint, two arms and a head.
Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Pumpkin Push-In Halloween Decorating Kit
You've wanted to change a pumpkin into a carriage since your were a kid––here's your chance! This whimsical kit comes with gold paint, two weeks and door sashes, one crown and one door with Cinderella exiting your carriage.
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With moving tentacles and that iconic smirk, six-foot tall Ursula is here to spice up your lawn. She is super easy to set up and take down and comes with both the stakes and tethers.
Mean green Oogie Boogie stands tall in any fun Halloween scene. Bright white LED lights illuminate the creepy creature and his minions in this inflatable that is versatile for both indoor and outdoor use. He inflates in seconds and comes with tethers and stakes so he stays put.
This five-foot long inflatable skeleton puppy is carrying a sweet pumpkin candy basket with matching floppy ears. With super bright LED lights built inside, this pooch is sure to be seen.
We found the perfect counterpart to your Oogie Boogie inflatable: Jack Skellington! The seven-foot tall blow up is dressed to the nines and works for both indoor and outdoor use.
This six-foot tall Coco Miguel and Dante Halloween Inflatable is available at Home Depot. This inflatable easily self-inflates in seconds for easy setup. With energy-efficient LEDs, it provides lasting, season-long illumination. Simply plug it in and stake in the ground.
Not to be confused with National Miniature Golf Day, which is celebrated the second Saturday in May, Miniature Golf Day is celebrated today, September 21st! We think the mild early fall weather makes it the perfect time to check out your local mini golf course with all your caddies, or gather the whole crew and create your own mini golf course at home. Either way, you’ll want to check out our list of golf swag faves to get into the spirit!
We can't think of one good reason why we don't need these, especially since this Flamingolf set will help us perfect our Wonderland game (yes, we know, they were playing croquet in Alice in Wonderland, but it's not Croquet Day). This set has everything you need for putting in pink.
Kids and adult beginners will reference this encyclopedia over and over again! With history, rules, terms, and more, new golfers will become immersed in the game before they even get on the course.
Swing in style in this sporty skirt from Nike! Designed for movement, including built-in shorts, sweat-wicking fabric, and even pockets, this skirt is one of our favorites.
Serious golfers can practice safely with this practice tent! It includes one large target and three chipping targets, so they can swing as long as they want!
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The $7.99 kit comes with everything you need to make a spooky and chocolatey haunted house. The box contains seven chocolate cookies to form the house, pre-made black and orange icing, and tons of candy goodies in fun shapes like bones and bats. Good luck constructing your house before eating it!
The box contains some brief instructions on assembling the house, but after that, it’s up to you to make your house as creepy crawly as you want it! You can probably find the kit on an end cap with Joe-Joes or some other Halloween-themed treats from Trader Joe’s.
Want to kick it up a notch? We love the creative take from @paperstreetparlour, who uses royal icing to completely transform this kit into an uber-spooky (and fancy) house!
Trader Joe’s Halloween haunted house cookie kit is perfect for people who don’t love gingerbread—and also for any of us who just can’t wait to get in the festive Halloween spirit!
While you’re at your local market, be sure to check out all the fall products, including tons of pumpkin goodies. Before heading in, be sure to check out all the amazing spooky plants hanging out in the garden department, like skeleton yogis and air plant ghouls!
Wait until you see the McDonald’s french fry toddler Halloween costume!
There’s no doubt your little pumpkin will look adorable in any costume, but if you’re eager to flex your creative spirit this Halloween and pull out all the stops for that must-have photo op, you’ve come to the right place. From stunning and elaborate to creative and hilarious, we’ve narrowed our top picks for the cutest and most clever toddler Halloween costumes. We can almost hear the “oohhs” and “awwws” now!
If you’re looking for a unique, show-stopping costume, this butterfly flutters to the top of the pack. To make this exact costume you’ll need Martha Stewart paints, stencils, and plenty of cardboard. Head over to Tell Love and Party for all the details.
The beauty of this toddler Halloween costume is that you can order it! Now, will they keep the wig on long enough to hit the trick-or-treat circuit? That’s another question all together.
This circus animal cookie costume hits all the right notes. It’s colorful, cozy, and completely original. Visit A Joyful Riot for all the details on how to re-create this sprinkled-covered costume. Although this tutorial was technically designed for a baby, you can easily adapt it for a toddler or big kid. Just buy bigger clothes and be prepared to cut out a few more circles—it’s that easy!
Halloween costume inspo is bubbling over on Lauren Mancke’s Insta feed. The talented designer highlights a costume (or three) a day throughout October. Mom to twin girls and a son Fox, she motivates everyone to scratch that creative itch and go big this season! She also offers tons of great ideas on family costumes, like this deep sea Odessey your whole crew will love.
It may not feel like it, but the amount of time you’ll get to dress your kids up for Halloween is finite. So why not go all out while you can? This Peacock costume is stunning and will make for the most beautiful photos. Use this image as inspiration or follow this step-by-step tutorial to create a similar look.
Save those amazon boxes! This DIY costume uses the most versatile material around—cardboard. Find all the details on A Joyful Riot, including a template that will get you on your way to replicating this amazing Carousel horse for your sweet trick-or-treater.
Sure you can find an astronaut costume online, but if you want to shoot for the stars you can create your own. Check out Bravery Magazine for all the details on how to make this out-of-this-world costume.
Ahoy, me hearties! Why not turn your biggest treasure into a pirate’s booty this Halloween? Use this costume by Wild Ink Press as inspiration to turn that cardboard box into a golden treasure chest. Even better, you can play along by dressing up as a pirate yourself. Family costume, complete!
Awesome Octopus
Sewing skills are required for this adorable octopus costume, which comes complete with soft, squishy tentacles for your little one to play with. If you’ve got the skills and some time, the final result is so worth it. Check out the project at Mermagblog.
Halloween only comes around once a year! So if you don’t mind going through lots of green spray paint, this costume will turn heads and make your little soldier the talk of the town. Check out the full tutorial here.
Incorporating a wagon into your toddler’s costume is brilliant for so many reasons. So, when we saw this rainbow weather costume from Studio DIY, we instantly fell in love. Use the wagon as a base, toss your little cloud in, and you’re guaranteed a night of trick-or-treating that doesn’t need to end early! There are tons of options for turning it into a family weather costume, like the sun and rain you see here or even a snowflake or lightning bolt for siblings.
Whooo is the cutest child around? Yours, of course. This DIY costume takes a little time and patience, but it’s worth it to see your baby owl looking cute—and feeling comfortable—in the final result. For step-by-step instructions, go to The Love Notes Blog.
A birthday cake for Halloween! Yes, please. This sweeter-than-sugar costume is just what you need to flex your creative spirit and give your little one a costume they’ll never forget. A Subtle Revelry shares all the details on how to make this dreamy fit.
This teeny, tiny toadstool makes an excellent sidekick for a mini Mario Bros or a fairy princess. Wispy House has all the info on how to make this magic mushroom.
Who says you need a lot of space to have fun? Sometimes, the smallest areas can inspire the best (and biggest) memories. From closets-turned-playrooms to hidden reading nooks, these small play spaces make plenty of room for big imaginations.
Have you ever wondered what to do with that weird space where nothing seems to fit? This small play space from Katie Lane Interiors is the perfect way to use dead space in a home.
Not all under-the-stairs play spaces need to be sectioned off from the rest of the house—and this incredible, airy “playroom” from Joni of Lay Baby Lay shows that. Joni worked with RHBaby&Child to create this sweet and stylish spot in her family’s Georgia farmhouse, and needless to say, it works perfectly as a kids’ hangout area that’s integrated with the rest of the home.
Merrilee of Mer Mag knows a thing or two about DIY, so it’s no surprise that this sweet outdoor “book nook” is cute, functional and stylish. And, spoiler alert—it’s not nearly as hard to build as it seems!
The fact that these stairs are pretty to look at doesn’t hurt, but still—Elena Del Bucchia created one seriously cool play nook for kids. The pops of color and oversized green lamp give a fun and playful feel, while the cushions on the floor and tucked away play kitchen make the space seem cozy and inviting.
Most of us don't have a designated playroom. This is why sometimes all you need is a table or bench with storage and even a small table to carve out a space just for the kids.
This adorable playroom is just a creative use of space under the stairs. Momma Society designed a wild hideout for her son, complete with animal prints, shelves, a tiny desk, and a mini ball pit. If you like the ball pit, the step-by-step instructions are here.
As far as hidden reading nooks go, this one takes the cake. Architecture and design firm Síol Studios added this space inside a hide-away closet in a San Francisco home. The space is perfect for homework, curling up with a book, or playing an epic game of hiding and seek.
Before the full-size man cave comes the mini man cave—and if we’re being honest here, the latter is much cuter. This adorable play area is a little nook under the stairs, built by Katie and her husband of Two Bertis blog. It comes with a little door, mailbox, window and even a house number. What makes it all the more appealing is the fact that mom and dad said it was surprisingly low-cost to create.
It doesn't get any better than an indoor “tree” house. Sunshine on the Inside added extra play space by building a lofted playhouse. A creative way to add extra storage to a room, it’s perfect for little kids with big imaginations. Inspired by Ana White’s clubhouse bed design, click here for a free plan.
Jenny Brandt
In Sweden, this magical play nook is a walk-in closet. Märta created the whimsical hideaway for her niece and friends (a sign on the door says all “småfolk” are welcome). Märta hand-made the cozy cloud cushions, and since the “grass” carpet squares were a bit scratchy, she placed them on the ceiling (and glow-in-the-dark stars on the floor) for a silly, upside-down world. Head over to Dos Family for an insider's tour.
Have you ever looked at your adorable baby and been so overwhelmed by the cuteness that you just want to give those chipmunk cheeks a good squeeze? Apparently there’s a name for that: cute aggression—and it’s how science answers the question, “Why do we want to pinch babies?”
The phenomenon of humans’ need to pinch cute things was first established in a 2015 Yale study, which defined “cute aggression” as the urge to squeeze, crush or bite cute things without any desire to cause harm. A study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience then looked at how cute aggression affects brain activity and behavior.
The purpose of the study, which involved 54 adults ages 18 and 40 years old, was to build an understanding of the neural reaction behind cute aggression in the first place. Researchers measured subjects’ neural responses to different stimuli, including a varying range of cute human and animal babies. The study concluded that there is a significant connection between cute aggression and neural mechanisms of both emotional salience and reward processing.
“Essentially, for people who tend to experience the feeling of ‘not being able to take how cute something is,’ cute aggression happens,” Stavropoulos said. “Our study seems to underscore the idea that cute aggression is the brain’s way of ‘bringing us back down’ by mediating our feelings of being overwhelmed.”
The research links this response to evolutionary adaptation. It’s like a natural mechanism to mediate the experience of being overwhelmed by positive feelings. This ensures that caretakers don’t get so overwhelmed by the cuteness that they become unable to care for their infants.
“For example, if you find yourself incapacitated by how cute a baby is—so much so that you simply can’t take care of it—that baby is going to starve,” Stavropoulos said. “Cute aggression may serve as a tempering mechanism that allows us to function and actually take care of something we might first perceive as overwhelmingly cute.”
Are you searching for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day party game for a play date or school party? Look no further. From heart shapes and loving words to colors and following cute clues, we’ve found easy and fun holiday-themed scavenger hunt ideas perfect for your kiddo and her friends. Read on to see them all!
You may have over-bought those cartoon character-covered Valentine's Day cards. But come on, who knew the seemingly slim box had 102 teeny tiny fold and tear cards? Put the extras to use and set up a card-centered scavenger hunt. Write clues on the back of each card, creating a series of hints to follow. This holiday activity idea is easy to adapt, letting you play this game with just your child or split a larger group of kids into teams. If you go the multi-player route, create separate sets of cards for each team to find.
Give the kids something the chance to search and collect with this scavenger hunt Valentine's Day game. Start with a list of loving, lovely or loved objects. Take the complexity up a notch and use clues instead of words. Give each child (or team of children) their list to decode. The kiddos/teams also need bags to collect their bounty. As they find each clue item, the kids can bag it up and move on to the next. The first child or team to collect all their listed items wins! And what do they win? Well, that's up to you.
So your tot can't read the clues you want to write on heart-shaped cards for a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt. That's okay. Swap out the words for directional arrows. Create a series of cut-out heart shapes and place them around the house or in your yard. Each heart will have a treat and an arrow. Your child must follow the arrows to get to the finish line. How will they know when they've won? Mark the end of the hunt with a special set-up, including anything from heart confetti and cute candies to chocolate, balloons and streamers.
Sweet Treat Search
Erica Loop
Your Valentine's Day baking project is yet to get underway. Don't stress—get the kids to help. Instead of a boring baking session, take cooking up a notch and turn it into a scavenger hunt game. Create a series of clues that lead the kiddos around the house, finding all the ingredients necessary. The last clue ends in the kitchen, where the kids will help you bake a holiday cake, cupcake or another sweet treat.
Heart Hunt
Erica Loop
Is your child beginning to learn about shapes? Share this geometry experience, play up the holiday theme and keep your curious tot busy with a heart hunt. Cut out as many cardboard or construction paper hearts as you can. Get creative, scratch that—inspire your kiddo to get creative, and finger paint the hearts first. Hide the hearts (after the paint dries) and help your child scavenge the house looking for them.
What does your child love? This Valentine's Day scavenger hunt idea lets them focus on what they love. Create clues, either written or verbal, that lead them to places, spaces and items around the house that they love. Include lovies, toys or anything else that your child adores. Expand the search into your neighborhood and stage an all-out community love hunt. Look for favorite buildings and areas, such as the library, your child's school or the playground.
If your child isn't into searching for things they love, consider switching things up and making their Valentine's Day scavenger hunt about people they love. Craft your clues, writing a few words or sentences that describe the person on the front of a notecard. Glue a pic of the person to the back. Your child has to hunt the house for the clue. Don't worry if your kiddo's favorite people aren't around. Instead of flying grandma in or asking your FIL to come over, play a picture-matching hunt game. Post photos of friends and family around the house, and then ask your child to match their clue to the pics.
Hearty Hues
Erica Loop
Now that your tot is connecting color words with the actual colors, you're doing everything you can to help build a hue-heavy vocabulary. Even though the traditional Valentine's Day colors are red and pink, there's no rule saying you have to stick with those hues. Draw and cut out purple, blue, orange, yellow, brown, pink and red hearts. Give your kiddo color cards to match to the hearts as they hunt inside or outside (weather permitting).
This scavenger hunt for kids is all about math. Well, maybe not all about math—it's got a Valentine's Day theme too, of course. Instead of using written clues to hunt, Hands On As We Grow has a countdown. This is a great game for pre-readers!
This is a two-in-one scavenger hunt! Cut out one big heart or several small ones, then cut it into puzzle pieces of whatever shape you'd like. Have your kid scavenge for the puzzle pieces so they can build the heart puzzle back together at the end.
