Get your kids busy with these fun activities! We are bringing you eleven easy ways to distract the kids with simple a piece of paper and a pen.
Whether you’re ringing in the New Year or enjoying the darker night sky, colorful lanterns are always a fun addition. From paper to recycled materials, I’ve gathered 45 of my favorite lantern craft ideas that you can try with the kids at home.
Whether you’re up for a game of hopscotch or you want to create a chalk race track, nothing beats easy chalk art ideas to keep the kids busy outside. Chalk drawings are a fun activity for kids, especially when the weather is nice!
Looking for more screen-free family games? Solitaire is a classic card game and a cottage staple. Whether you’re sitting on the back deck enjoying the … Read more
As colder weather approaches, we’re headed indoors for playtime. These crafts are a fun way to get creative with little ones.
Solitaire card games are a great way to distract the kids with a learning tossed in. I’ve shared the game Accordion and even posted a video on how to play Clock (perfect for learning the position of numbers on a clock face. Pirate Gold is another great solitaire game for kids and I’m sharing how to play.
In case you haven’t figured it out from our riddle post (we share 120 riddle and brain teasers to try as a family), we love a good riddle. Brain teasers can also take the form of a puzzle too and recently I had fun stumping my family with this T Time puzzle.
Colouring seems to be the topic of conversation these days. It’s a great developmental tool for kids, a tool they love, and I’m sure you’ve read about the benefits of adults getting in on the colouring act. Halloween is the perfect time to work on a colouring project together, like this Mosaic Pumpkin.
Remembrance Day isn’t one of those big holidays that the kids get excited about but that doesn’t mean it’s not important and worth drawing attention to the day. Our visit to Pearl Harbor a few years ago brought a better understanding to my kids why remembering is important. I know I shared a few poppy crafts before but I felt this was a holiday worthy of a longer 51 Craft Ideas list. Plus I even share a two crafts we did at home.