✏️ Blessed Homeschool Dad · Fraser, Michigan

Learning at Home, One Day at a Time

Free phonics worksheets, local play spots for little ones, and everything we discover along our homeschool journey.

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Hey, I'm Matthew 👋

I'm a Christian homeschool dad raising four young kids and building as I go. This site is where I share what I'm working on — whether that's worksheets for my kids, small business ideas, or tools I'm experimenting with. I don't claim to have it all figured out, but I've learned enough to start sharing.

What You'll Find Here

Free worksheets, local family spots, and faith-inspired apparel — all made by a homeschool dad who's building as he goes.

Our Favorite Play Spots

Tried-and-tested indoor play spots near us — organized by free visits and membership deals worth getting.

🎉 Free to Visit

No Cost, Just Fun

Walk in, play, go home happy — no admission, no membership needed.

⭐ Dad's Pick
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FreeDad's FaveAges 2–5th Grade

Play Park Novi

📍 50200 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi

A full indoor playscape inside Oak Pointe Church — completely free as a gift to the community. Café on site for parents.

Totally free, great playscape, and I can grab a coffee. This one's hard to beat.
🕘 Mon–Thu & Sat: 9am–4pm💰 Free
🎟️ Worth the Membership

Play Anytime, Your Way

Memberships and passes that pay for themselves quickly — some cover a full year, some are seasonal. All worth it for a larger family.

⭐ Dad's Pick
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MembershipDad's FaveAges 2–11

Sloan Museum of Discovery

📍 1221 E Kearsley St, Flint · ~45 min

A hands-on children's discovery museum with a huge kids area, science exhibits, and a planetarium. Our kids spend hours here every visit.

The membership pays for itself in two visits. ASTC reciprocal access is a huge bonus — it unlocks museums all across Michigan and beyond.
🕘 Tue–Sun: 10am–5pm🎟️ Family membership: $120/yr
ASTC Reciprocal Benefits

Your Sloan membership includes ASTC reciprocal access — free or discounted entry at 350+ science centers and museums worldwide, including dozens within 90 miles of Fraser.

Michigan Science CenterDetroit · ~28 mi
Impression 5 Science CenterLansing · ~70 mi
Air Zoo AerospaceKalamazoo · ~90 mi
Cranbrook Institute of ScienceBloomfield Hills · ~22 mi
Kalamazoo Valley MuseumKalamazoo · ~90 mi

The 90-mile rule: ASTC benefits apply at museums more than 90 miles from Sloan Museum. Most Metro Detroit museums qualify.

⭐ Dad's Pick
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MembershipDad's FaveAges 0–12

Jungle Java

📍 Multiple Metro Detroit locations

An indoor jungle gym and play café with massive multi-level play structures. Kids burn energy for hours while parents relax with coffee.

The annual membership pays for itself fast if you go even monthly. Our kids absolutely love it.
🕘 Daily: 9am–7pm (varies)🎟️ Annual membership available — pay once, play all year
⭐ Dad's Pick
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MembershipDad's FaveAges 0–7

Playhouse Paradise

📍 Shelby Township, MI

A cozy indoor play space designed for younger kids — soft play, pretend play kitchens, sensory areas, and more. Great for toddlers and preschoolers.

Perfect for the younger ones. Smaller scale means less chaos and more fun for toddlers.
🕘 Check website for hours🎟️ Membership and drop-in available
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MembershipAges 2–12

Detroit Zoo

📍 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak · ~25 min

One of the best zoos in the Midwest — 125 acres, 2,400+ animals, splash pad, carousel, train ride, and seasonal events. World-class for families.

The membership is worth every penny — we go multiple times a year and the kids never get bored. AZA reciprocal benefits are a major bonus.
🕘 Daily: 9am–5pm (seasonal hours vary)🎟️ Family membership: $139/yr (tri-county)
AZA Reciprocal Benefits

Detroit Zoo membership includes AZA reciprocal access — free or discounted entry at 240+ accredited zoos and aquariums across North America.

Binder Park ZooBattle Creek · ~90 mi
John Ball ZooGrand Rapids · ~140 mi
Toledo ZooToledo, OH · ~55 mi
Cleveland Metroparks ZooCleveland, OH · ~170 mi
Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, IL · ~280 mi

Reciprocal benefits vary by zoo — check the AZA website before visiting. Most offer free general admission for your membership level.

⭐ Dad's Pick
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Annual PassDad's FaveAll Ages

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

📍 13 parks across Metro Detroit

One annual pass unlocks 13 parks and nearly 25,000 acres of trails, beaches, splash pads, playgrounds, nature centers, and more — right in our backyard. Closest parks include Lake St. Clair and Stony Creek.

$40/year for the whole vehicle is an absolute steal. We use it constantly — trails in fall, splash pads in summer, nature centers year-round.
🏞️ 13 parks · 400+ miles of trails🎟️ Annual vehicle pass: $40/yr (Macomb resident)