Did you find it stressful to get your kids to stick to a schedule? When we first heard our kids were going to be home for a couple of weeks before Pesach a month ago, we all started preparing schedules for our families to keep some kind of structure. We even posted sample schedules and…
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Your Child Can Draw These Jewish Cartoons!
Pick a head, pick the face shape, pick the eyes, nose, mouth, and pick a body…draw your own Last year, we posted these crazy cartoons and your kids loved them! Now, Between Carpools introduces…a new Jewish version! Simply download and print the templates, then place your tracing paper over the templates to draw. No tracing…
Today’s Activity. New Morning Routine Coloring Pages! Free Download!
Need to keep kids busy while you prepare for Shabbos? Free coloring pages are here. Illustrator Leah Schwed worked on these coloring pages for our BCP readers as a way to contribute to the community. Kids can color – and then turn them into an educational opportunity by asking your children about the scenes (questions…
Top 14 Skills Your Child Can Learn
Is your child bored? Do they need something productive to do that will make them feel confident? Let them develop and grow by learning a new skill! Kids who have extra time can use it to really thrive. For some kids, school isn’t when they shine–but every child does have a place where they can!…
The Best Outdoor Toys for Summer
There are some toys that just go hand in hand with outdoor fun. Here are some of our favorite outdoor toys that will entertain your kids and will last for years to come. (Originally posted in 2018 and updated in April 2020.) I love anything and everything made by Step2. The designs are intuitive, the…
Top 7 Mostly Music Jewish Video Picks for Boys
It’s so hard to please those older boys with kosher entertainment. These picks will do the job! Your boys have finished learning with their chavrusas, said extra Tehillim, played some one-on-one on the driveway and it’s only 2 PM! You need some quiet time so the little ones can nap and you can catch up…
Play Escape the Room This Chol Hamoed..Now at Home!
Are you wondering how you’re going to entertain your family on Chol Hamoed? This Escape Room will leave you feeling exhilarated. Is Chol Hamoed in isolation starting to look bleak? Is staying home feeling a bit monotonous? Is your teen looking for something different to do? Would the adults and bigger kids enjoy a…
13 Books and Series Your Child Will Enjoy
We can all use some good new books for our kids these days. Chavie Bruk shares some of her favorites with all of you!
How to DIY a Pesach Pillowcase
Using some materials you may already have at home, you or your children can create a Pesach pillowcase that will look beautiful at your table. Crafting before Pesach! How? When? The month between Purim and Pesach often seems like one large to-do list. Yet, I always try to squeeze in a project or two to…
Young Couple Stuck at Home? Ideas of What You Can Do Together
Young couples can still make the most of their time stuck at home alone together. While most of our readers are looking for ways to entertain their young children during this bizarre time, we’ve gotten quite a few requests from a different demographic. There are many young couples who are home now with lots of…
