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Imaginative play ideas for kids — pretend, build, invent
Pretend play is where the biggest learning happens. These activities don't give kids a costume — they give them a setup that pulls a story out of them.
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The Floor Tape Road Network: A City in Your Living Room
Transform your living room into a sprawling metropolis with just a roll of blue painter’s tape. Infinite, customizable, and low-mess car play.
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Indoor Camping: How to Roast S'mores in the Microwave
A guide to hosting the ultimate living room campout, complete with the essential culinary skill: the microwave s'mores recipe.
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Stop Motion Studio: Making Movies with Lego and a Phone
Turn screen time into creative time. Learn how to use your phone and some Lego bricks to make stop motion movies with your kids.
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Fort of the Week: User Submissions & Blueprints
We know that dad built forts are superior to anything you can buy in a store. Here are three inspiring dad projects complete with blueprints.
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How to Build a Batcave Under the Dining Table
Transform your dining table into Gotham City’s most secure secret hideout. A 10-minute DIY guide for dads.
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Shadow Puppets & Flashlights: Bedtime Adventure Mode
Turn a stressful evening routine into a magical, calming night activity using just a flashlight. Learn how to use light and shadow play to get them wound down for sleep.
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Horizontal Parenting: 5 Games You Can Play While Lying on the Floor
The spirit is willing, but the lower back is weak. Here are 5 games to play while lying down that turn your exhaustion into an interactive event.
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The Structural Engineering of Pillow Forts: A Dad’s Guide
If you are tired of sagging roofs and mid-play collapses, welcome to the ultimate guide on how to build a pillow fort that actually stays up.
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