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19 Creative Activities To Try With Your Kid

Getting your kids to do creative things isn't as hard as you think! Here are a few fun DIY-style activities to try with your little ones!

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1. Homemade Craft Dough Ice Cream

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What's more fun than craft dough? Homemade craft dough.

But what's more fun than homemade craft dough? Homemade craft dough...that you can eat like ice cream.

2. Rainbow Foam

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Your kids are sure to be captivated by this foamy concoction! The colors and textures are a treat for the senses. Learn how to make it here.

3. Glove Animals

4. Flip Comics

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All you need to really unleash your child's creativity is a pad of paper, a pen, and a little imagination!

5. Sensory Bins

6. Homemade Cake Pops

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Kids love cake pops, and your kids will love helping you make them! Nothing beats being able to eat your own little works of art!

7. Balloon Rockets

8. Smoothies

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Making smoothies is a fun way for your kids to get creative in the kitchen. Have them choose their own ingredients and let their taste buds experience something new!

9. Brown Bag Challenge

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Give your child a plain brown paper bag, and challenge them to make something -- anything! You'll be surprised at what they come up with.

10. Tin Foil River

11. Shoot Your Own Movie

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It doesn't get much more creative than shooting your own movie! Writing a script, setting up lights, and capturing the action is a fun and engaging challenge for any youngster.

12. Go Stargazing

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Grab a telescope and look at the stars! If you don't have a telescope, go out and look at the stars anyway! Ask your kids what they see, show them some constellations, and watch the wonder in their eyes.

13. Sand Art

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What do you get when you mix vivid colors and smooth sand? Hours of unique artistic expression!

14. Make Your Own Instruments

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Sure, you can make drums with pots and pans, or a shaker with some rice and an empty can...but you can also step it up and make cool stuff like a cigar box guitar! It's a bit more involved, but makes for a great lesson in patience and fine motor skills.

15. Scavenger Hunt

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Make a list that's not too easy -- throw in some brain teasers, a few riddles, and maybe even a little bit of math to get your kids thinking outside of the box!

16. Chalkboard Wall

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Having a designated space to color the walls is a real treat for your kids (and for you!). You can also use it for more practical things like listing chore duties, schedules, or keeping track of homework.

17. Cardboard Maze

18. Stomp Painting

19. Giant Bubble Wand

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Forget tiny bubbles -- go big! Making a giant bubble wand is easier than you think, and your kids will love it.

Looking for more ways to keep your kid occupied? Amazon Originals Kids has you covered! With new original series launching this summer, there are lots of entertaining options to inspire your kids to play, create, and learn!

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