Activities like games and crafts that can be played indoors or outdoors, with just kids or with parents and the whole family.
“The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” (Anderson & Hiebert & Scott, 1985) Sometimes it can feel impossible to get some quiet time with all the technology, after-school activities, and homework, but making time to read aloud to your child is well…
There are plenty of free and low-cost outdoor activities for kids that also come with great health benefits! Why is outdoor play so important? When kids seem glued to devices, outdoor play is a much-needed break from screens in this day and age. Instead, it gives them a chance to interact with their friends, get…
Two things that most kids have in common are 1) they get easily bored and 2) they love getting stuff. But if we had to buy something for kids every time they were bored, a lot of parents would be broke! One thing I am willing to spend on regularly is a good subscription box…
A long car ride may not be the most exciting activity, but they’re especially challenging for kids to sit through. Kids need stimulation and entertainment to keep them from going wild. This list of car games for kids is the perfect tool to keep their minds busy while they wait. Whether you’re going on a…
Trying to entertain bored children can be a challenge. Boredom can strike during hours outside of school so often that constantly taking them out for entertainment can be a big drain on your budget. All parents would love for their kids to find activities to do that are free or affordable and keep the kids…
Have kids who aren’t enthusiastic about learning and practicing math? Working through math sheets and repetitive questions can be boring so it’s no wonder children aren’t motivated to practice math. What if there was a way for even toddlers to learn math and have fun doing it? Kids of all ages are drawn to technology,…
I find it really hard to resist the urge to type in the search terms for my kids when they are looking something up online, typing so slowly with their one finger! I can also see them get a bit frustrated at how long it takes them to type and locate the correct letter. Back…
Your entire life changes the moment you have kids. While most of us understand that becoming a parent will mean less sleep and lots of diapers, we drastically underestimate the amount of kids shows we will watch. Your favorite shows will be replaced first by cartoons, then live-action kid’s programs, and finally by tween and…
We generally know there are a lot of free resources and ideas for kids activities online. But sifting through hundreds of different sites to make sure the art projects are fun and engaging can be really time consuming for parents. The activities for kids also need to be age appropriate. If you have school age…
Remember the simpler times when all we had was paper and pencils to keep ourselves busy? That’s right, no phones, no tablets and most didn’t even have a computer! I know, how did we survive! Well I’m stubborn and continue to encourage (aka force) my kids to work on creative activities with paper. I’m not…
Nowadays you can make a puzzle out of any picture or photograph you like. Big box stores like Costco and Walmart have the option for customers to upload pictures and will turn them into a jigsaw puzzle of any size you like. So why not make our own custom puzzles at home with the kids?!…
I often think as we are out for our neighborhood walk bingo game with pencils and cards in hands, looking up and down the street and homes, if the neighbors ever wonder what the heck we are doing! If they ever asked, I would gladly explain we are: Getting fresh air Trying to keep the…
