Activities With Children

Arts, Crafts, and Fun Things to Do and Make with your children

Toss any magazine older Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls. You’re just about to go bananas. You take a look, but the pieces to Candyland are missing. Maybe a boardgame can save you?
 
Grab some couch cushions or an large box and drape a sheet over them. Put toys and kitchenware for the kids to play with underneath. They can make a walkway to the structure with blocks. Set it up and hand out the invitations to all of the stuffed friends. It could be your dog or cats birthday, or your child’s favorite stuffed animals birthday. Decorate white paper plates for party invitations by coloring them and personalizing them. Bake up some cookies or have a popcornfest. Stretch out the preparation. Throw a ten minute party. Fill plastic bottles with whatever is on the shelf to make potions. Toothpaste, ketchup, food coloring - the yuckier the better. Add baking soda and vinegar and watch your concoction fizz. Clean out the magazine rack and have your kids clip pictures and paste them on paper. Suggest a theme, such as animals. Toss any magazine older than your toddler. Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls.

 

Family | Activities With Children - Part 3

June 12, 2008

Poem for Father’s Day

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I’ve been trying to help my own children think of what to do for dad on Father’s Day this weekend. When looking for a verse for a card we came across this:

“Walk a little slower, Daddy!” said a little child so small.
“I’m following in your footsteps and I don’t want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they’re hard to see;
So walk a little slower Daddy, for you are leading me.

Someday when I’m all grown up, you’re what I want to be.
Then I will have a little child who’ll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you.”

It would be ideal for a gift, perhaps with some painted footprints along side (always a nice momento of children’s growth). Or maybe it could be written on one of the printables here.

I’m sure dad will love his gift in whatever form it finally takes and enjoy spending Father’s Day with his family.

April 22, 2008

10 ways to celebrate Earth Day

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adnana article, brought to you using rss feeds. It’s got some great activity ideas.
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Create a special family time for darkness activities, and your kids will admire you for caring about their future. 5.Stop using paper or plastic bags — today!Put cloth bags in your car or hang them on door handles as a reminder to use …

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That Next Spring. . .

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Shelley Hrdlitschka article, brought to you using rss feeds. It’s got some great activity ideas.
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That family camp, I was in charge of the children’s activities. I was fairly well consumed by taking care of that. I do remember meeting Mike in groups at dinner, and him offering to help with some kids‘ crafts one afternoon. …

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CSUB Open House April 26th – One Bakersfield

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Believer in Balance article, brought to you using rss feeds. It’s got some great activity ideas.
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CSUB Open House April 26thOne Bakersfield, CA - 5 hours agoCelebrate CSUB!, a university-wide family open house, returns for a day of free fun and educational activities. The second annual event is slated for …

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Walden Family fun!

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The twins were having fun jumping the waves when all of a sudden….YIKES! Despite the cold water, she was such a trooper and laughed her way all the way back to the beach to change her wet clothes. Thanks for the fun girls! …

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Fun Family Dining?

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Stellasmomma wrote a diary about fine dining that reminded me of the topic I wanted to ask all you fabulous mommas (and dads) about… kid-friendly restaurants. This year, on Lily’s birthday, DH and I attempted to come up with a fun …

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Georgia Movies in the Park Returns for Third Year – Dawson Times

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Believer in Balance article, brought to you using rss feeds. It’s got some great activity ideas.
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Georgia Movies in the Park Returns for Third YearDawson Times, GA - 7 hours ago"Come out with friends and family, lay out a blanket, share a picnic, sit back and watch your kids participate in pre-movie activities and listen to music …

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Appreciation 7 days a week

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Great takes on family travel in the U.S. – UpTake Blog article, brought to you using rss feeds. It’s got some great activity ideas.
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This year for teacher appreciation week we will be giving each teacher a “days of the week” pill box filled with little treats and sayings. I found the pill boxes at the dollar store. You may download the sayings if you like – teacher-appreciation-sayings (I didn’t use the “We are lucky to have you for a teacher” saying. It would go nicely with a lottery ticket!) Fabric covered tacks fill one of the compartments to tell them they are sharp! I used Jessica Jones’ fabulous instr

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14 years and counting

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Char article, brought to you using rss feeds. It’s got some great activity ideas.
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What else would you do on a Tuesday, with kid’s activities and baseball taking over the schedule. I thought it was important for the kids to know that today is the celebration of the official beginning of our family. …

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The Best Birthday Party Printables

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Tricia article, brought to you using rss feeds. It’s got some great activity ideas.
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Birthday Party Games at Seasonal Kids Activities. American Greetings Kid Zone has Holly Hobbie, Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake printables. Family Fun is always a good source for printable activities and they have a variety of games …

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