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Building a Tree Swing
How to make an old-fashioned rope swing, with instructions for parents and kids
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Building a Toolbox Learn how to make the perfect portable workshop, with instructions for parents and kids How-to Video Step-by-Step Photos		Building a Step Stool How to make a mini platform with a checkerboard top, with instructions for parents and kids How-to Video Step-by-Step Photos		Building a Bat House Encouraging bats to nest near your house is a natural way to keep your yard bug-free. Make a bat house, with instructions for parents and kids How-to Video Step-by-Step Photos		Building an Easel Foster your child's inner creativity by building an easel with them How-to Video Step-by-Step Photos		Building Wall Cubbies How to make decorative modular boxes, with instructions for parents and kids How-to Video Step-by-Step Photos


Building a Fort Learn how to make a versatile backyard play area, with instructions for parents and kids How-to Video Step-by-Step Photos		Building a Soccer Goal How to make your own backyard sports equipment, with instructions for parents and kids How-to Video Step-by-Step Photos		Building a Sandbox Spend an afternoon assembling this simple backyard play area for kids of all ages		Building Stilts Walk a little taller after assembling these fun playtime accessories		Building a Toychest How to make handy storage for games and gizmos, with instructions for parents and kids How-to Video Step-by-Step Photos

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Workshop Safety for Kids 12 tips for making sure your pint-sized DIYer is protected		Games for Checkerboards Family games you can play on top of your checkerboard step stool		Creating a Safe, Healthy Playroom Playrooms made with healthy, fun, durable, eco-friendly materials		Play Structures Today's play structures allow kids to live out their playtime fantasies right in their own backyard		Builder's Math for Kids Fun home improvement-based projects from PBS' CYBERCHASE that reinforce important math concepts