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Legoland Florida is a perfect getaway for families with kids who love LEGO - better than Disney!

Legoland Florida Review: Our Days In the Park

May 15, 2022 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

For our immediate family, Legoland was a better experience and more fun than Disney! Yes, I truly said that! Here’s why…

Watercolor painting on glue and salt for kids

Kids Art

5 Easy and Fun Watercolor Techniques for Children

April 7, 2022 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Here are 5 easy watercolor techniques for children

Blog post about growing and making crystals with kids - diy

Kids Activity

Make Your Own Crystals with Kids

December 29, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Growing crystals is both a childhood right of passage and STEM activity extraordinaire! Here are the results of our crystal growing experiments.

Learn how to make adaptations to this nativity tissue paper mosaic craft

Kids Art

Nativity Tissue Paper Mosaic Kids Craft

December 20, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

This year, I asked my 4th-grade son to make a gift for his teacher to accompany our gift card and note. He decided to make this Mosaic Nativity Hanging Ornament.

Inspirational art projects, activities and games for children who love US Navy battleships

Kids Activity

Ideas For Children Who Love Battleships

December 14, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

For parents of children who love our United States Navy and Battleships, here’s some inspiration for you!

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Best Holiday Christmas LEGO Sets

November 13, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Explore festive Christmas holiday LEGO sets – from villages to ornaments.

Hilarious Minions in LEGO short video, Kung Fu Master Break the Board

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Hilarious LEGO Minions Short Film

November 5, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Watch your favorite Minions attempt to “Break the Board” is this movie short by Illumination.

Learn more about adult artists and master builders using LEGO bricks as their artistic medium.

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Adult LEGO Artists and LEGO Master Model Builders

November 4, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Learn more about adult artists and LEGO Master Model Builders using LEGO bricks for their artistic medium.

Make a paper haunted house with windows and doors that flip open

Kids Art

Haunted House Lift-A-Flap Craft for Kids

October 31, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

This Halloween make a SPOOKTACULAR paper haunted house. Flip open flaps to reveal ghosts, bats, and more!

How to build a benny spaceman lego costume - blog post

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Making a Benny LEGO Spaceman Costume

October 31, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Instructions and tips for making your hybrid DIY halloween or cosplay Benny the Spaceman costume. Spaceship!!!!

Play prodigy math game in class or at home

Kids Activity

Why we love the Prodigy Math game for elementary-aged kids

October 27, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

To my son, Prodigy is an epic adventure game where he uses MATH MAGIC to win battles and earn pets and prizes. As a parent, Prodigy is a free math game that allows me to feel good about allowing him screen time.

Fairy gardens with unicorns, fairies, deer, mushrooms and moss

Kids Activity

DIY Fairy Garden Ideas

October 22, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

The best fairy homes use natural materials, especially gourds, rocks, twigs, moss, acorns, seeds, and leaves. Explore our inspirational Fairy Garden pictures.