40+ Gift Ideas Made by Kids

Adults usually play Christmas carol trivia at Christmas parties. The party can be with family at home, roommates at the apartment, or colleagues at work.

Matching and memory games, like this DIY nature memory match game, can help kids and adults improve focus, recognition, and memory.

What can you do with 400 cups? First there was the castle tower... Which came toppling down with the touch of Bandit's tail. They would of been upset, but the fact that Bandit took off running and was scared to death was too funny. Then the Coliseum- or the cup-iseum as they called it. And the Eiffel Tower- or you know, the cup-fel tower.... That one took us a couple tries. The last fall was my fault- Rylan warned me not to add another cup to the tower on the top...but I didn't listen and I was the only one who could reach. After that they told me I had to take a picture after each cup I added... We are working on a line that can reach up to the ceiling, but we haven't perfected the structure yet. A straight line starts to lean and fall when it's about 5 feet tall. If we curve the edges it can get a few rows higher. 6 feet is our max height so far. A curvy line is on the agenda for tomorrow. They are also pestering their dad to get a couple more bags of cups....

Family approved Minute to Win It game ideas. These kid-friendly games will make family game night the ultimate party. Two to 100 players, ages zero to whatever!

I challenged myself about a month ago to make as many homemade gifts as I could for my children this year. We have a tradition in our lit...

We saw a hilarious video from Gridley FFA where several of their finest chapter members played Mallow drop. Two students sit on the floor, leaned back, with noses pointed to the ceiling, and an ice cream cone in their mouth. Their partner standing on a table nearby has to drop as many mini marshmallows as possible in t

Make a snowstorm in a jar! This winter science experiment for kids is SO fun, and easy to do with simple supplies.

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Discover the ultimate guide to the Fishbowl game, a hilarious and interactive party game that's perfect for gatherings of all sizes and occasions.

Be sure to Subscribe to our new website for FREE Sunday School lessons! www.kathyahutto.com Yesterday in Sunday School, we talked about the Shepherds and the Angels who came to visit them and tell …

This alphabet game is a fun and active way to learn letters this winter! Throw pretend snowballs at letters while learning letter sounds.

Do your kids love to play games at home? Run out of new game ideas? You're in luck! Here are 19 super fun, entertaining but lesser known indoor games that the

The fifth graders loved Buzz Saw and Ten-and-Four, but they liked the other toys and games from Colonial America even more. They recognized Button-and-Cup right away, as it is very similar to the kendama toys that are so popular now. --------- Button-and-Cup Toy Materials: egg carton scissors craft stick yarn (approx. 2 ft) button Steps: 1. Cut a single cup from the egg carton. Carefully poke the scissors through each side of the cup to make a slot for the craft stick. 2. Gently slide the craft stick into the slots in the egg cup. 3. Thread the button onto the yarn. (If this is tricky, use scotch tape to make an aglet.) Tie a knot at the end of the yarn so that the button will not come off. 4. Securely tie the other end of the yarn to the shorter end of the craft stick. The longer end is the handle. Now, just hold the handle and try to flip the button into the cup! You can slide the button along the piece of yarn to adjust the difficulty. Nice catch! After Button-and-Cup, we moved on to Cat's Cradle, which also dates back to colonial times. It was very popular when I was a kid in the 1970's, but most of Trevor's friends had never heard of it. But they were really into it. All you need is a large loop of yarn. We used Chinese jump ropes when I was a kid, but yarn works just as well. Figuring out the patterns can be tricky, but it is highly satisfying to make it all the way through. The kids would have kept going and going with Cat's Cradle if I'd let them. Most of them opted to take it out to recess with them. Pretty cool that toys from the 1600-1700's are popular in 2017. I love homemade toys like this. However, I've provided some handy links if you'd rather purchase these fun toys. (Or anything else. Any Amazon purchase you make from my links doesn't cost you any more but earns me a small commission. Thanks for supporting My Creative Life!)

Need some fun pantomime ideas and games? Look no further. Here you will find a list of pantomime activities. Building a sense of safety and trust when introducing Drama activities into your program is essential. The following pantomime games and exercises are ideal in establishing that trust between the players

This Magic Toothpick Star Experiment is such a fun experiment for the kids. It's a super simple way to have the kids create magic on their very own.

Spielgaben is a wonderful educational toy that grows with your child!

This craft stick harmonica is fun to play, and you can adjust the pitch by moving the straws! It’s a neat project, and a good one to make with a group because the materials are very inexpensive. You can fit in a little science learning too – see the bottom of the post for ways […]

If you’re teaching kids online, here are some ideas for ESL games and activities you can do with young children in your virtual classes.

This Jonah and the whale craft teaches a lesson on obedience. I believe in teaching our kids about the importance of obedience. Here is why! Obedience is one of the 52 words in my character development series. Although I want my kids to fully understand God’s grace and mercy first and foremost, I want them...Read More

Start a fun new family tradition with handbells! Download Christmas handbell music for five popular Christmas carols today!