100 KIDS ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME
3) MAKE A LIFE SIZE INDOOR BOARD GAME
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2011/07/escape-volcano-shape-game.html?m=1
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2011/07/escape-volcano-shape-game.html?m=1
4) COLOURING CONTEST
Put out paper and markers. For each “round” give your children a theme like an amusement park or their dream house.
Put out paper and markers. For each “round” give your children a theme like an amusement park or their dream house.
5) MAKE SOAP CLOUDS
http://ourbestbites.com/2012/04/kitchen-craft-soap-clouds-and-homemade-kiddie-tub-soaps/
http://ourbestbites.com/2012/04/kitchen-craft-soap-clouds-and-homemade-kiddie-tub-soaps/
7) GLOW STICKS DANCE PARTY
Go to the Dollarstore and buy some fun glow sticks, turn off the lights, and blast some music!
Go to the Dollarstore and buy some fun glow sticks, turn off the lights, and blast some music!
10) MAKE A MARSHMALLOW SHOOTER
http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/09/mini-marshmallow-shooters-or-pom-pom.html?m=1
http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/09/mini-marshmallow-shooters-or-pom-pom.html?m=1
12) MAKE PLAYDOUGH MATS
This will keep the little ones busy for a long time!
http://picklebums.com/2014/07/22/fun-food-play-dough-mats/#_a5y_p=2110571
This will keep the little ones busy for a long time!
http://picklebums.com/2014/07/22/fun-food-play-dough-mats/#_a5y_p=2110571
15) CARDBOARD LIGHT TUNNEL
http://homespunaesthetic.com/2013/05/diy-light-tunnel-for-your-kiddos.html
http://homespunaesthetic.com/2013/05/diy-light-tunnel-for-your-kiddos.html
18) MAKE A COTTON SWAP PAINTING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjjO36l7gYo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1jc3Ol6-oMHTc5Y7ob1YB4QKQ_4GDpwJluhMzC9kKZNGqjVHTUTX_fjOw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjjO36l7gYo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1jc3Ol6-oMHTc5Y7ob1YB4QKQ_4GDpwJluhMzC9kKZNGqjVHTUTX_fjOw
20) THE FLOOR IS LAVA GAME
https://handsonaswegrow.com/floor-is-lava/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
https://handsonaswegrow.com/floor-is-lava/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
21) SECRET MESSAGE ACTIVITY
www.simplyoutrageousyouth.org/2019/10/10/secret-message-activity-for-kids/
www.simplyoutrageousyouth.org/2019/10/10/secret-message-activity-for-kids/
22) PUT ON A MAGIC SHOW
Learn magic tricks and show family and friends.
http://www.funology.com/magic-tricks
Learn magic tricks and show family and friends.
http://www.funology.com/magic-tricks
23) BALLOON POP ROCKS EXPERIMENT
Do the Balloon Fizz Science Experiment
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/07/22/balloon-pop-rocks-experiment/
Do the Balloon Fizz Science Experiment
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/07/22/balloon-pop-rocks-experiment/
23) MAKE CUPCAKES
24) HIDE AND GO SEEK IN THE DARK
Play Hide & Seek with the lights off using glow bracelets.
Play Hide & Seek with the lights off using glow bracelets.
25) MOCK CAMPING TRIP
Make a mock camping trip
Use a play tent, sleeping bags or blankets, and flash lights. You can eat dinner in your tent and sing camp songs.
Make a mock camping trip
Use a play tent, sleeping bags or blankets, and flash lights. You can eat dinner in your tent and sing camp songs.
26) MAKE A “RESTAURANT” DINNER
Have your kids help you make dinner. Create menus with them to decorate and serve your spouse or neighbours.
Have your kids help you make dinner. Create menus with them to decorate and serve your spouse or neighbours.
28) MAKE A COLLAGE
Make a collage with magazine pages or family photos.
Make a collage with magazine pages or family photos.
29) MAKE MUSICAL INSTRUMEMTS
Find items around the house and construct different instruments. This teaches kids how to recycle waste into something useful and fun.
https://makingmulticulturalmusic.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/14-world-music-instruments-that-can-be-made-from-recycled-materials/
Find items around the house and construct different instruments. This teaches kids how to recycle waste into something useful and fun.
https://makingmulticulturalmusic.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/14-world-music-instruments-that-can-be-made-from-recycled-materials/
31) SALAD SPINNER ART
You can purchase a salad spinner at The Dollarama.
http://theimaginationtree.com/2010/09/salad-spinner-art.html
You can purchase a salad spinner at The Dollarama.
http://theimaginationtree.com/2010/09/salad-spinner-art.html
34) DO A JIGSAW PUZZLES
You can purchase puzzles at Dollarama for $2-$3
You can purchase puzzles at Dollarama for $2-$3
36) WATCH HOME MOVIES (ie. Mom & Dad’s Wedding, Baby Videos)
37) DECORATE WITH PUFFY PAINT
The Dollarama sells Puffy Paint in the art section and you can purchase a top or a hat to decorate.
Make sure you let it completely dry before wearing it.
The Dollarama sells Puffy Paint in the art section and you can purchase a top or a hat to decorate.
Make sure you let it completely dry before wearing it.
39) MAKE ICE CREAM IN A BAG
https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-ice-cream-in-a-bag-34257#activity-feed
https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-ice-cream-in-a-bag-34257#activity-feed
41) POTATO STAMPING
http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Colors/Potato_Stamps/Potato_Stamps.html
http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Colors/Potato_Stamps/Potato_Stamps.html
42) BUILD A VILLAGE OUT OF BLOCKS OR LEGO
43) MAKE A DEEJAY DANCE PARTY
Go to the dollar store and get glow sticks! Dress your kids in light colours. Close the blinds and the lights and activate their glow sticks. Put on their favourite songs and have them dance.
Go to the dollar store and get glow sticks! Dress your kids in light colours. Close the blinds and the lights and activate their glow sticks. Put on their favourite songs and have them dance.
53) SHAVING CREAM RAINBOW ARThttps://www.hellowonderful.co/post/rainbow-shaving-cream-marbled-art/
54) PUFFY PAINT ICECREAM ARThttps://www.craftymorning.com/puffy-paint-ice-cream-cones-craft-kids/
55) MARKER RECYCLING PAINT CRAFThttps://www.hellowonderful.co/post/recycle-markers-into-watercolor-paint/
56) MASON JAR AQUARIAMShttps://thetiptoefairy.com/light-up-mason-jar-aquariums/
57) INDOOR HOPSCOTCHhttps://www.prettyhandygirl.com/indoor-hopscotch-using-painters-tape/
59) DIY CRAYON CANDLEShttps://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/04/naptime-creation-recycle.html
60) DIY LAVA LAMPhttps://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/homemade-lava-lamp-density-science-experiment/
61) BOARD GAME NIGHT
62) CREATE YOUR OWN BOOKMARKShttp://www.playideas.com/25-diy-bookmarks-for-kids/
63) SALT ART FIREWORKShttps://www.muminthemadhouse.com/salt-art-fireworks/
64) MAKE A COFFEE FILTER EARTHhttps://www.muminthemadhouse.com/coffee-filter-stained-glass-earth/
65) MAKE FAKE SNOWhttp://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2013/01/fake-sensory-snow-that-feels-real.html?m=1
66) HOMEMADE VOLCANOShttps://www.muminthemadhouse.com/childrens-craft-showcase-volcanos
68) MAKE A VIDEO
Bust out your cell phone or ipad, get your children to make a play.
Have them practice it a bunch of times. Find or make some costumes and have them perform their play on the video.
You can put it on the computer for them to watch.
Bust out your cell phone or ipad, get your children to make a play.
Have them practice it a bunch of times. Find or make some costumes and have them perform their play on the video.
You can put it on the computer for them to watch.
69) CARD BOARD BOX CREATIONS
Take your children to the grocery or drug store and ask for extra used boxes.
Here are some cool ideas your can do with coard board boxes:
http://www.designdazzle.com/2013/09/15-cardboard-creations-to-make-for-kids/
Take your children to the grocery or drug store and ask for extra used boxes.
Here are some cool ideas your can do with coard board boxes:
http://www.designdazzle.com/2013/09/15-cardboard-creations-to-make-for-kids/
70) PLAY TIC TAC TOE, HANG MAN, MASH, AND OTHER PAPER GAMESHOW TO PLAY MASH-> https://www.facebook.com/EKOADCOMMUNITY/videos/304720740235247
71) NATURE ART
Let your kids run around your front or back yard and collect items in nature (ie. leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers)/
Give them bristol board and glue and have them make abstract art using their findings.
Let your kids run around your front or back yard and collect items in nature (ie. leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers)/
Give them bristol board and glue and have them make abstract art using their findings.
72) MAKE SMORES
Safely microwave your marshmellows.
Safely microwave your marshmellows.
73) MAKE A PLAYING CARD CASTLE
74) MAKE PIZZA
76) RELAY RACES
You can create some games to play:
* Potato Sack Races (using garbage bags or pillow cases)
* 3 Legged Race using Socks or Shoe Laces
* Spoon Race (holding a ping pong ball or egg)
You can create some games to play:
* Potato Sack Races (using garbage bags or pillow cases)
* 3 Legged Race using Socks or Shoe Laces
* Spoon Race (holding a ping pong ball or egg)
78) CREATE YOUR OWN SHRINKY DINKShttps://www.curbly.com/m/make-diy-shrinky-dinks
79) MAKE AN AQUARIUM
All you need is two paper plates (cut out the middle of one), glue, googly eyes, foam, blue paint, saran wrap and rocks from outside.
All you need is two paper plates (cut out the middle of one), glue, googly eyes, foam, blue paint, saran wrap and rocks from outside.
80) HOME MADE TAP SHOES
Tape nickels to the bottom of your kid’s running shoes and you’ve got a pair of tap shoes.
Tape nickels to the bottom of your kid’s running shoes and you’ve got a pair of tap shoes.
82) COLOUR CHANGING CHAMELON EXPERIMENTwww.thedadlab.com/colour-changing-chameleon/
83) MAKE FROZEN YOGURT BITEShttps://www.muminthemadhouse.com/frozen-fruity-yoghurt-bites/
84) CANDLE DECORATINGhttps://see.news/decorating-with-candles-15-ideas
85) CREATE A COMIC BOOKhttps://redtri.com/diy-comic-strip-for-kids/
87) EDIBLE PRETZEL LOG CABINhttps://www.kiwico.com/diy/Arts-and-Crafts-Projects/1/project/Pretzel-Log-Cabin/1045?utm_term=35W3d63lVxyOWCAwUx0Mo38WUknSyT1BrXm00c0&utm_campaign=10079&utm_medium=AFF&utm_source=Ignite&affsrc=1
89) PLAY SHARK
All you need is a folded ironing board to be your boat. Keep the kids on the boat. If they fall off, they get “eaten” by the Shark, which Mom or Dad can play!
All you need is a folded ironing board to be your boat. Keep the kids on the boat. If they fall off, they get “eaten” by the Shark, which Mom or Dad can play!
91) EDIBLE KOOL-AID SLIME
www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/02/edible-slime-recipe-kool-aid-slime.html
www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/02/edible-slime-recipe-kool-aid-slime.html
92) MAKE SAND BUCKET MINIONS
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/05/13/minions-sand-buckets-with-a-free-printable-pattern/
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/05/13/minions-sand-buckets-with-a-free-printable-pattern/
93) HAVE A CARD GAME TOURNAMENT
http://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/10-kid-friendly-card-games/
http://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/10-kid-friendly-card-games/
97) EXPLODING BAGS EXPERIMENT
This one is messy but a lot of fun!
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/05/21/exploding-bags-fun-science-experiment/
This one is messy but a lot of fun!
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/05/21/exploding-bags-fun-science-experiment/
98) MAKE A PET ROCK
Pick a rock outside. Let the kids paint them, decorate them
Pick a rock outside. Let the kids paint them, decorate them
99) SUMO WRESTLING MATCH
Make the kids are supervised during this one.
http://allfortheboys.com/home/2012/2/2/sumo-boys.html
Make the kids are supervised during this one.
http://allfortheboys.com/home/2012/2/2/sumo-boys.html
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