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A glass of juice and a slice of cake on a plate

Social & Emotional Development

13 April Fools' Pranks That Will Get Your Kids Giggling

By: Amanda Mushro

Amanda Mushro is a writer and content creator, but her favorite job is being a mom to her three kids. Find her at Amanda Mushro.com and QuestionableChoicesinParenting.com.

A wicker basket of pretend apples and pumpkins.

Felt and Paper Pumpkin Craft

A child’s hand, dipping fingers into one of three small jars of paint

How to Make Homemade Finger Paints

A child’s hand painting the first section of a rainbow shape sketched on the sidewalk.

Homemade Sidewalk Paint

By: Norene Paulson

4 sticks of homemade sidewalk chalk on the pavement.

How To Make DIY Sidewalk Chalk

A small plastic bottle cap, stick of chalk and small ball sit below a chalk line drawn on the pavement.

Bottle-Cap Bounce Sidewalk Game

A pile of candy and a homemade jack-o-lantern treat bag made from washcloths and felt fabric.

DIY Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag

By: Edna Harrington