September is Wilderness Month. To celebrate, your kids can make a stick maze. Gather different sizes of sticks from a hike, a park or your own backyard. Draw your maze on paper then create it with the sticks. More ideas at WILDERNESS KIDS.
Family Activities
Paper Plate Gift Box
This is an inexpensive and easy to make gift box.
Twig Boat
September is Wilderness Month. To celebrate, your kids can make a twig boat from items found on a wilderness hike or in your own backyard. More ideas at WILDERNESS KIDS
Butterfly Snack
Here's a fun, healthy snack for after school or on the run. They're easy for kids to make too. Directions at Squawkfox.com
Ribbon Tape Pencil Holder
This is an easy activity for all ages and can be used to hold so many things. Use any size can but make sure you remove the lid with a can opener that doesn't leave sharp edges. Get ribbon tape (Washi tape) at the Dollar Store or any craft store. It comes in a variety...
Helping Your Child Handle Anger
Everyone gets angry, it's the way we handle it that counts. Be careful not to downplay your child's feelings. Saying things like, "Don't get so upset!" or "It's not that important." might just make them madder or cause them to hide their anger and take it out on...
Fun on a Budget – Visiting a Farm
If you don’t have your own home garden, plan a trip to a farm where you can pick fruit like strawberries, blueberries or peaches. Once your get home, try making juices, pies or jam. It’s an inexpensive activity and you have a product to share at the end of the day. ...
Accordion Fold Book
This is a fun and easy book/card that kids can make. Directions:1. Using white or colored paper measure strips. Make sure the width is the same so when folded the edges match.2. Decide how wide you want each page/section to be and make a mark at the top and...
Reading With Children
There are so many great books to read with children. Grandparents can help their grandchildren learn to read or become better readers by:1. Having books available when they come to visit and encouraging them to explore books.2. Reading together and talking about what...
A Fun Way to Preserve Memories
A fun way to preserve special summer memories is by using a tin lunch box. You can find them at craft stores and they come in various shapes and sizes.Use permanent markers and stickers to decorate the outside then use a clip magnet on the inside cover to hold all the...