If you work with children in an extracurricular activity such a sport, dance, club, etc... it's hard to run your regular program during this time of quarantine. It may be hard but not impossible. Children need us now more than ever. Luckily we live in a digital era where it's easy to connect using programmings such as Zoom, Google Meets. Face time, Duo, and others. … [Read more...] about The Absolute Best Zoom Activities and Games for Kids
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Creative, Silly Simon Says Ideas for Kids
Creative Simon Says Ideas for Kids What is Simon Says? Simon Says is a children's game. It is a great game to play for the entire family. One person is chosen to be Simon and instructs other player on what to do. If the player does not do what he/she is told, they are out. The last player standing wins. You can also just play for fun and not sent anyone out. … [Read more...] about Creative, Silly Simon Says Ideas for Kids
What’s your Unicorn Name? Unicorn Name Generator for Kids
What's your Unicorn Name? Unicorn Name Generator for Kids Use the First Letter of your First Name A Mystical N Dream B Enchanted O Rain C Pinkie … [Read more...] about What’s your Unicorn Name? Unicorn Name Generator for Kids
Fun Games for Kids
Kids love all types of games! Rainy day, sunny day, birthday or just any day kids love to play games. Games not only keep kids entertained but they help them learn too. Playing games helps kids learn about teamwork and helps with their social, emotional, and physical development. Games let kids use their imagination and creativity and are a great way to keep … [Read more...] about Fun Games for Kids
What is a Fun Party Game for Kids? Candy Ball Bubble Wrap Party Game
This candy ball bubble wrap party game is a crowd pleaser. I've played it many times with groups of kids of various ages and it's always a big it. It's also a great alternative to using a piñata. The ball is typically filled with candy however, if you don't want the kids on a sugar rush you can use any small items. For my niece's spa party we used candy, nail polish, lip … [Read more...] about What is a Fun Party Game for Kids? Candy Ball Bubble Wrap Party Game
How to get kids to work together, Games for Kids
It's important that kids learn to work together. Working together helps kids develop and improve important skills such cooperation, communication and teamwork. Try some of these team builder games below. Partner Sit and Stand Materials: None optional blind folds, scarfs Put all the players in groups of two. Have each pair stand back to back and lock arms. Each … [Read more...] about How to get kids to work together, Games for Kids
Made You Smile Game
This is a fun game for kids as they love making people laugh. The rules are simple so it is great for children ages 5 and up. Object: To get a player to laugh by making funny faces or by doing funny movements Directions: Have all the players sit in a circle. Choose 1 player to be it. The player who is it must walk around the circle trying to make another player laugh by … [Read more...] about Made You Smile Game
Who’s the Leader Game
This is a fun game that requires some thinking and concentration. This is a great game to play with a large group of kids. This game is also great to play when you want to calm down a group of kids. The object of the game is to guess who the leader is while watching the player's movements. Directions: Have all the players sit in a circle. Choose one player to be it. … [Read more...] about Who’s the Leader Game
Positive Notes Game Self-Esteem Character Building Activity for Kids
This is a great game with a surprise at the end. It is recommended for pre-teens and teens. Since children are paired up an even amount of people works best. Materials: tape, paper, pens Have the children sit in two circles, an outer and inner. Have the children in the outer circle face the children in the inner circle. Everyone should be sitting across from a … [Read more...] about Positive Notes Game Self-Esteem Character Building Activity for Kids
Name and icebreaker Games
Name and Icebreaker Games for Children For some children meeting new people, socializing and making friends comes easy. For many of us, meeting new people makes us nervous. Playing name and icebreaker games are a great way for kids to ease any butterflies in their tummy and make meeting new people less stressful. Playing icebreaker games are not only great for … [Read more...] about Name and icebreaker Games