There is one sure way to get my daughter smiling: make some amazing homemade slime! There is just something about the stretchy, slightly sticky substance that kids love. And since liquid starch slime is so easy and quick to make, you can make a batch in just about any theme, like this snowflake slime, in just […]
Go on a Candy Ghost Hunt!
“There’s one!” My daughter raced across the yard to pull the little white ghost from the tree branch. Before long the kids were laughing and helping each other hunt for ghosts in this super simple Halloween scavenger hunt. It has quickly become one of our favorite Halloween activities. Before you can set up your candy ghost […]
Fire Safety Activities for Fire Prevention Month
October is fire prevention month. Make learning about fire safety more fun with these fire safety activities, including free fire safety printables, fire truck crafts, and science experiments that explore the science of fire. Fire Safety Printables My Fire Safety Book free preschool printable from Things to Share and Remember is perfect for learning […]
Survival Skills Challenge: Building a Shelter
Whether it’s a blanket fort in the middle of the living room on a rainy day, or turning a cardboard box into a castle, kids love building forts. In fact, building a shelter was a huge hit with all the kids when it came to survival skills activities at our backyard day camp this summer. Making a […]
Learn Trail Marking with This Fun Scavenger Hunt Idea (includes free printable)
When it comes to simple activities to keep kids busy and having fun, scavenger hunts are always popular. They are also extremely versatile. You can find easy scavenger hunts geared towards toddlers and harder ones for teens. Scavenger hunts also tend to have very little prep needed ahead of time, always a plus for busy […]
