I’ve spent years collecting, testing, and writing about kid’s activities that help families connect. Not the kind that require a trip to the craft store and three hours of prep. The kind you can do on a rainy Tuesday afternoon with what you already have at home.
The 6-8-year-old years are magical. Your kids are old enough to follow instructions, creative enough to surprise you, and still young enough to think you’re pretty great. This is the sweet spot — and it goes faster than you think.
Whether you’re looking for a quick craft to fill a slow afternoon, a science experiment that will make them forget their tablet exists, or activities to make the holidays feel really special, you’ll find it here.
Keeping kids entertained can feel like a never-ending challenge, especially when the familiar cry of “I’m bored” rings out.
I found the trick was to have a list of ready to go kid’s activities that could be enjoyed at a moments notice. We’ve got hundreds of easy, kid’s activities to choose from.
Kids that are invited to practice kindness are more likely to grow into caring adults. Here’s a list of 20 acts of kindness with a spring theme for you to choose from. Why not read it out to your family and see which ones they would like to do in the coming weeks. Will you join the conspiracy of kindness? Includes two free printables.
Invite your kids go wild with colourful art projects inspired by the book “Swatch: the girl who loved colors” by Julia Denos. This vibrant, imaginative book is a huge hit with kids. I read it to our preschoolers at the library and they loved it. As an added bonus I included some great discussion questions and imaginative play.
Looking for something fun to do during spring break? Why not add a little science to mix? It’s the perfect time of year for it. Plants are growing, you’ll find worms in the garden and if you are lucky frogspawn in the ponds. I’ve collected 12 spring science activities that are easy to set up. They are guaranteed to wow your kids and give you a chance to have some fun together! Ready to get started?
