Kids will love creating this easy-to-make, edible dreidel. It’s the perfect mess-free project to enjoy, at home, at a party, or in the classroom. As a teacher, I had been looking for an easy, mess-free project I can create with my students. That meant–no melting chocolate, no marshmallow fluff. I actually looked first on Between…
Crafts & Activities
Top Keyboards and Guitars for Your Young Musician
Readers asked us: Which keyboard or guitar should I buy for my child? It seems like there are so many options out there, but if you’re not a player yourself, how does a parent even begin to choose which instrument is best for their child that’s starting to play? We asked Bassline Pro’s Shmuel Bassman…
How to Play Menorah Trivia
This is a fun game that the grownups, teens, and kids will all love to play and watch. The great thing about being behind the scenes at Between Carpools is that we get to hear all the new ideas and try them out right away, long before they make it into a post. So, when…
How to Play the Candy Game at Your Party
There’s no winners, but there’s lots of entertainment and fun. We were planning a BCP night out, with the five of us, plus all the amazing ladies who work behind the scenes to help make Between Carpools run (thank you Tzila, Sarifka, Natalie, and Reena!). Since most of us work “virually,” i.e. in our own…
What to Wear For Gymnastics
You signed your daughter up for gymnastics lessons, but what is she supposed to wear? Note: The first thing you should find out is whether your gym has a dress code or not. Only start shopping after you have those rules in hand. This post is for those who are enrolled in programs where official…
Kids Can Entertain Themselves with Single Player Games
Keeping kids happy and getting some time of your own can be as simple as a new game for one. EDITOR’s NOTE: Even though it is useful for anytime, we originally posted this roundup prior to Yom Kippur. While we all know that when our children are young, our primary focus on Yom Kippur will…
Do You Sew? Make a Cute and Functional Beach Bag from a Towel.
Tzirel Leah from The Sew Pro walks you through all the steps. Whether you know how to sew yourself, or you have a teen that does, this is a fun project that you’ll be able to enjoy all summer long. Watch as The Sew Pro creates a beach bag from a beach towel for BCP…
Tie Dye Some Shoes or Shoelaces Using Household Supplies
Choose a big project or a small one, but all you need are some basic supplies for big tie dyeing fun! We like to have lots of fun with tie dye in this household, and we recently came across a new way to tie dye without buying any new dye kits. All you need is…
The Cutest Bedikas Chametz Craft – Download Now & Keep Kids Busy!
This pre-Pesach craft is the perfect activity to keep kids busy when you’re busy prepping. We don’t usually feature crafts for Erev Pesach. At this stage in our lives, we’re moms of both big kids and little kids and we haven’t had the need to entertain the little ones in awhile. They somehow get swept in…
Add Fun to the Party with This Ring Toss Game
All you need are some rings and any kind of bottled drinks…and kids will have a blast! Every Chanukah, my kids and I try really hard to brainstorm a couple of fresh, exciting games that work well when there’s a gazillion kids around. This was what we came up with this year, and the team…
