Hide and Seek, also known as Hide and Go Seek, is a popular children’s game that involves concealing oneself so as not to be found by the seeker. It is played all over the world, and goes by a variety of names in other languages, such as el escondite in Spain, tuja in Bolivia, and(…)
Getting kids to play outside in the summer isn’t easy – especially when it comes to evening activities. Bowling is a popular favorite for kids, but admission and rental fees can add up if you want to go on a regular basis. Making your own bowling lane outside is fun, cost effective, and kid-friendly. With(…)
The object of Four Square, also known as King’s Court, is to eliminate the players in the higher squares so that you may advance to those squares and potentially win the game. The game is played with a ball on a square-shaped court with four identical squares occupied by one player each. Four Square involves(…)
It’s no secret that kids love flashlights. Warm summer nights after dark are the perfect time to have fun with flashlights. If you live in a place that has real fireflies, your kids will enjoy using flashlights to pretend to be fireflies themselves. Flashlight tag is a popular game that doesn’t require much planning or(…)
Cake decorating is a fun activity that can allow you to spend some quality time in the kitchen with your kids. If your children are young or not ready for the mess and stress of baking, cake decorating is easy and allows them to showcase their creativity while learning their way around the kitchen. As(…)
If your kids are avid crafters, there are times that you may struggle to find new ideas. But even the simplest ideas can result in wonderful crafts and time spent together. Decorative pencils are just one example of an easy crafting idea that also happens to be extremely fun, especially since kids can use their(…)
You may be familiar with Cool Whip in the kitchen, but what about using Cool Whip for crafts? If you have small children, you might be surprised to learn that cool whip actually makes great paint! The benefit is that you don’t have to worry about your kids putting the paint in their mouths. It(…)
Candy Crush Saga and Bejeweled are two online favorites when it comes to games. But did you know these games could also serve as inspiration for amazing, do-it-yourself crafts? Try making a Bejeweled or Candy Crush Saga Tote at home with your kids. This is a great activity for a rainy day or a weekend(…)
Uncooked pasta is a staple when it comes to crafting with kids – it can be glued onto cardboard or poster paper to create pictures or strung to make jewelry. Pasta can also be used to teach counting, sorting, matching, and patterning activities. If you’re tired of using the same old uncooked macaroni noodles while(…)