100 Best Board Games for Family Game Night
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Planning a family game night? Check out our ultimate list of the 100 best family game night games.
Amelia Eigerman
Amelia Eigerman grew up as the original “fun tester” for Mommy Poppins. Now, Amelia is a veterinary technician with a passion for helping humans understand animals a little bit better. They use their science background to write about pets, wildlife and the climate for both kids and adults.
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20 Free Online Games for Kids | No Download Games Safe for Kids
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Fun and free online games for kids are a great way for kids to stay connected with friends and family who live far away.
These games make it easy for children to engage in educational and entertaining activities designed specifically for them. They offer interactive and educational content to children, helping them build confidence and develop skills while having fun. The FREE educational games on our list, which are tried and tested by our own kids, provide a wide variety of interactive, engaging, and educational experiences for children.
Here are the best free online games for kids who want to play games together even when they’re miles apart. These free online games for kids have no downloads, subscriptions, or even payment! Just click the link and you’re good to go.
Looking for more online fun? Check out 7 games like Wordle for kids and so much more in our Online Guide for Family Fun.
Best Gifts and Toys for 4- & 5-Year-Olds: Top Birthday Gift Ideas for Preschoolers
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If you're looking for amazing gifts for a special preschooler in your life, check out our ultimate gift guide for 4 & 5-year-olds.
When you’re a kid, presents are pretty much the best thing ever. As an adult, finding gifts for preschoolers comes with a little more thought. Ideally, it's a toy that entrances, teaches, and grows with kids, sticking around in the playroom for a while. All while keeping your budget in mind!
Luckily, we have tried pretty much every toy for every kind of kid with every interest under the sun. These are the toys that Mommy Poppins writers and editors can't get enough of with our own kids, and that we turn to when giving gifts.
If you're looking for more ideas about gifts for kids, the Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays has got you covered—we've got everything from gifts for baby's first birthday to gifts for toddlers, and more!
30 Great Movies That Teach Kids About Climate Change & the Environment
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Climate anxiety is real! Climate change and environmental disasters have become part of the world our kids are growing up in, and a pretty scary part. One way to help kids understand both the issues and how they can actually affect change is to start a conversation in an entertaining way.
From flicks with nature themes to climate change documentaries, these environmental films will get kids thinking, talking, and interested. Grab some popcorn, cozy up on the couch, and dive into a world of eco-friendly entertainment.
If you’re looking for even more movies to watch with your budding cinephile, why not check out our list of the 75 best movies for kids? Or, if these movies and shows inspire them to take action, check out our Earth Kids Guide, packed with ways kids can help save the planet.
Best Math Games for Kids, From Online Math Games to Math Board Games
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Math games can be a really hard sell for kids who just aren't that into, well, math. That's why we've gathered up all the best math games, from apps to board games and everything in between. These games are satisfying, engaging, and yes, they really teach math skills!
We've even included a bunch of math games you can play as a family, so everyone can feel like a part of the learning process, and it feels less like homework.
For more great board games, check out our epic list of 100 Best Board Games for Kids and Family Game Night. And if you've got a kid whose math-brain means they also love coding, we've rounded up the Best Free Coding for Kids Websites.
50 Environmental Activities Kids Can Do at Home
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Climate change is going to continue to dominate conversations as our kids grow up. It can be scary and overwhelming to think about how the world will change due to the environmental crisis. Taking action can really help kids feel more in control and like a part of the environment around them.
From recycled crafts to eco-friendly swaps and more, we’ve gathered fun, educational, and impactful environmental activities that you can do at home.
For more green news and activities, check out our Earth Kids Guide to Green Activities for the Planet, and subscribe to our free Earth Kids newsletter to never miss an article.
Santa Trackers: How to Find Santa on Christmas Eve with NORAD, Google, and More
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Santa Trackers are the best way to see where Santa is and what he's up to on Christmas Eve!
Open the Santa Tracker of your choice early in the evening and keep watch on the Santa Tracker map to follow his magical journey. Each of our favorite Santa trackers have different ways to watch Santa's progress, plus fun games and activities to keep kids interested! Best of all, they're all FREE.
For more ways to bring a little extra magic to your Christmas this year, check out our list of 101 Christmas crafts and activities. If you’re still looking for last-minute gifts, our Mommy Poppins Gift Guide is here for you!
Cool Tech Gifts for Kids
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Got a tech-savvy kid? Read on for our ultimate list of cool tech gifts for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.
While finding tech gifts that match your child's level of cool can be a real challenge, it's not as hard as you think. These days, there are so many cool tech gifts on the market, from gaming accessories to awesome headphones to fun STEAM building kits.
Whether you’ve got a tiny tot who loves technology or a tween who knows way more about video games than you ever will, we’ve got you covered with cool tech gifts they’re sure to love.
