There are few playground games as well-known as tag. Tag is played all over the world and has a number of different names and variations. But across the board, the basic idea is that one player, often referred to as “it,” has to try to tag the other players with a touch or a tap,(…)
Seven Up is a classic game that even you may have played in primary or elementary school. If it doesn’t sound familiar, perhaps you know this game by one of it’s other names, including: Heads Up, Seven Up; Heads Up, Thumbs Up; Thumbs Up, Seven Up; or Heads Down, Thumbs Up. Seven Up is sometimes(…)
Scrapbooking parties are a surefire hit with kids, especially young girls between the ages of six and twelve. Not only will kids have a blast, but they’ll come home with their very own personalized keepsake from this crafty birthday party. The following ideas can help you to get started. Before the Party The first step(…)
Salt dough is a great way to keep kids busy for a day or afternoon in preparation for the holiday season. It is easy to use, simple and quick to make, and has the consistency of clay. Usually, it’s baked until solid. Kids can easily work with salt dough to make their own unique creations,(…)
You can buy your kids stamps from a craft store, but there is something really fun and unique about making your own stamps, using only produce. Fruits and vegetables, including boy choy, potatoes, corn on the cob, apples, okra, oranges, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, lemons, pears and Brussels sprouts are just a few ideas(…)
Looking for the perfect rainy day activity to keep your kids busy? Popsicle stick puppets are easy-to-make and don’t require a ton of materials. If you have popsicle sticks already on hand, you can already help your kids get started with this project. Materials In addition to popsicle sticks and glue or tape, you will(…)
Parachute is a kid-approved game that can provide hours of outdoor fun and entertainment for children of all ages. To play, you will need a large parachute made from colorful material and between eight and ten players. There isn’t one set game with fixed rules for playing parachute, in fact there are endless possibilities when(…)
Painting rocks is a one-of-a-kind outdoor craft that you can do with your kids in the summertime. If it’s hot outside, find a shady area to work so that you can enjoy the outdoors without overheating. This is a great activity to keep kids of different ages busy as everyone can participate. Not to mention,(…)
If Twister is a family game-night favorite, your kids will love playing Twister outside in the summertime. Encourage your children to spend time outside as opposed to in front of a screen with this “twist” on the classic game. Anyone can play – not to mention, outdoor Twister is fairly simple to recreate and won’t(…)