This is definitely not a beginner project, but it’s so cool I couldn’t resist sharing it.
The Maker Mom has step-by-step instructions for making a power gems mining game modeled on Operation.
The back of the board is covered with … Read More...
Fun Games to Play to Prepare for the Winter Games
The Winter Games are coming up next month, and if you’re ready to bring a little of that fun into the classroom or your home, here are some great winter sport themed games you can play.
Some of these ideas, … Read More...
Get the Kids Moving with This Stuff the Turkey Game
The Stuff the Turkey game from Kid Friendly Things to Do is so cute, easy to make and will provide lots of fun to kids and adults alike at your holiday gatherings (or a fun indoor physical activity for those … Read More...
Addition and Subtraction Games for Kids
Addition and subtraction are essential math skills that kids need to learn before they can learn about money, and a lot of other things they need to know in life.
But just memorizing math facts isn’t much fun, and it … Read More...
Multiplication with Minecraft
I actually mentioned this idea back in March when I talked about a Harry Potter-themed math game (which, if you haven’t seen, you should absolutely check it out), but it’s so cool that I feel like it needs a … Read More...
Repurpose Old Games and Toys into Literacy Activities
Sometimes it can be hard to part with old toys and games the kids don’t use anymore, whether for sentimental reasons or because you just aren’t quite sure what to do with them, especially if they look well loved or … Read More...
Easy Dice Games to Play with Preschoolers
Dice are a great way to introduce basic math concepts to kids. They get one to one correspondence as they learn that one dot stands for one number, they learn to recognize the patterns of the dots instead of having … Read More...
15 Fun Ways to Play with Sight Words at Home
Beginning readers need to learn those sight words, and it’s really a matter of just seeing them over and over, thinking about them and, yes, playing with them that can really help them learn them.
Sight words are the foundation … Read More...
Learn About Parts of Speech with Scrabble
This is such a fun idea for kids who can spell and are learning about the parts of speech (or already know them).
Instead of playing Scrabble in the regular way, where players can make any word they have the … Read More...
Tutorial: Snakes and Ladders Playmat
Narelle of Threadistry made this quilted board game as part of the Sew Ready to Play sewing event hosted by Louise Wackerman of I’m Feelin’ Crafty. Narelle strip pieces fabric for the base then appliques the snakes and ladders … Read More...
Don’t Let Summer Boredom Get the Better of Your Kids
Summer vacation can be a fun time for kids, but maybe not so much for parents. While it’s a great vacation time for them, it’s not too long before they are claiming they are bored and have nothing to do. … Read More...
How to make a Popsicle stick and spoon catapult
Looking to craft up a fun toy with the kiddos that might make a fun Father’s day project that the family can then play together and make up fun challenges? This little catapult made with recycled popsicle sticks, plastic spoons … Read More...
DIY Interactive Retro Gaming Table
Do you have a gamer in your home? Maybe it’s your spouse, maybe it’s your child, or maybe it’s you. Either way, this craft idea is something that will totally earn you brownie points in the “cool” department. An interactive … Read More...
Cardboard Marble Maze
Next time the kids start complaining about being bored, grab some cardboard, straws, and a marble and encourage them to make a challenging marble maze. Tonya, from Therapy Fun Zone, helped her kids create this one by attaching the straws … Read More...
The Top 25 Board Games for Upper Primary Children
If you are looking for a wonderful way to spend quality family time together, or to help out your older kids when they start complaining about being bored, check out this collection compiled by the folks over at School Mum. … Read More...
Goin’ on a Color Hunt
This can be an almost instant activity for the entire family. Brittney , from The Poe Farm, decided she wanted to do a fun activity every Monday with her second born and that is what inspired her to come up … Read More...
Garden ABC Letter Hunt
If you are looking for a fun and easy way to bring learning outside, check out this great garden game created by Shaunna, from Fantastic Fun and Learning. Her kids enjoyed spending time outside in the garden, so Shaunna decided … Read More...
Beginning Letter Sounds Sort Game
If you want your children to get more practice with figuring out beginning letter sounds, try this fun and easy game created by Jamie, from Hands on as We Grow. She started out by writing the letters they were working … Read More...
DIY Mini Foosball Table
Next time your kids start complaining about being bored, pull out a shoe box, some clothespins, and a few basic craft supplies and teach them how to make this fun foosball game. Becky, from U Create, came up with this … Read More...
Crown Jewels Math Game
If you have a princess lover in your household, you might want to try making and playing this game created by Lisette, from Where Imagination Grows. While Lisette’s main goal with this game was to help her child practice math … Read More...