Use leftover corks to create a beautiful cork bird. Feathers, corks and toothpicks come together to build this adorable aviary friend in just a few easy steps. Use different colored feathers and feather placement
Have fun with this fun game of Tic Tac Toe that has a new flair. The concept stays the same as traditional Tic Tac Toe but the board is a bit different and the original drawing board can be used over and over
Try a fun outdoor game of circle golf with friends or family. Whether you have a golf club at home or you can muster up a sturdy meter stick or other creative club idea, you can play this enjoyable and engaging
Have fun with this nontraditional paper flower technique that brings fluted coffee filters to life. Create vibrant flowers in the color schemes of your choice by using food coloring to dye small stacks of coffee
This felt weaving activity will be a favorite quiet time pastime for toddlers and young children. This felt activity can be rolled right up for storage and easily packed up to be used in the car or in waiting
Treat the kids like royalty and introduce them to these fantastic Paper Plate Crowns. These crowns are easy to make from the most inexpensive of paper plates and will be the pride and joy of your little princes
Cut, twist and glue your way to a beautiful paper bag tree for your next craft project. As you create, make your tree grow into whatever kind of tree that you can imagine up for the season that you are hoping
Assist children in learning their sight words and enhance their vocabulary and reading ability by creating this sight word matching game. This sight word scavenger hunt and matching game is made from a cardboard
Assist children in learning their sight words and enhance their vocabularyy creating this sight word matching game. This sight word scavenger hunt and matching game is made from a cardboard tube, a marker and
Turn old sweaters into fun and decorative wreaths. Create different holiday themed wreaths or gorgeous color coordinated home accents depending on the fabrics and colors that you choose to use. Create one for
Create foil embossed artwork on repurposed wood in a few very easy steps. This art project is a fun one for all ages and skill levels and can be used for personalized gifts for for your own display. These foil
If you are looking for a fun and engaging quiet time activity, pull out a sheet of sandpaper and some yarn and start creating. The sandpaper acts as a canvas of sorts and the rough surface makes an ideal surface
The endless world of pretend play awaits you when you create these Awesome Sticker Magnets. This is an easy to make homemade quiet time and pretend play activity that will keep children and families occupied for
If you are looking for a quiet time activity that will enhance your young child's alphabet skills, try making some Alphabet Paper Chains. The difference between these paper chains and traditional paper chains
Create and mold your very own Plaster of Paris Pet and individualize your pet with endless craft supplies to make it unique. Create a traditional or fictitious pet by concocting a plaster of paris mixture and
Create these adorable Foil Ball Bouncing Bugs for a fun craft that will be played with long after craft time is through. These insects are made with foil at their core and suspend from an elastic band so that
Are the kids getting antsy when they are stuck indoors on a rainy day? Create an indoor tennis match that is safe to play indoors and will get kids active and engaged. This fun indoor activity is great for all
Create a fun indoor penny tossing game out of cardboard tubes from the recycle bin. In this game, the cardboard tubes are attached to a sturdy base and players toss pennies and try to get their pennies into the
With the help of an adult assistant and some magical incantations, young magicians are certain to wow the crowd by levitating a drinking glass with only a balloon. This is a fun trick to do and watch. Adult supervision
Plan a special Family Pajama Party with Breakfast for Dinner tonight and create of smiles and family memories. It is always great to mix things up a bit and breakfast for dinner is a family favorite at our home
Consider spicing up mealtime with a fun treat after everyone eats. Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, it is always a good time to schedule some family fun and excitement. Every once and while, mix things
Create an adorable piggy bank out of recycled materials. This a fun craft for children of all ages and each piggy bank can be individualized simply by changing up the patterned scrap book paper for each bank
Your Majesty's Crown is a fun game that is best played around a table. In this game of trickery, someone wears a makeshift crown and when his or her eyes are closed, a random player sneaks and steals the crown
This activity is a great way to tackle a to do list as a family that creates a fun and exciting atmosphere while still getting the job done. Sometimes the to do list for mom and dad can overshadow the fun that
Engage your friends and family in this crafty magic trick which challenges a volunteer to get the coin to drop into the bottle after it is resting on top of a folded toothpick. They can not touch any of the items
This magic trick exemplifies how closely intertwined Magic can be with Science. This easy to perform magic trick appeals to all ages and is sure to wow the crowd. The object of this magic trick is to separate
Show the world your masterful magician skills by challenging the impossible in this awe inspiring trick. Your audience will want to see this feat of wonder performed again and again. The object of the challenge
Create a colorful kaleidoscope and experiment with mirrors and how they reflect light and create different color patterns when you build your own kaleidoscope. I always marveled at the wonder a kaleidoscope that
Explore the fascinating world of static electricity in this Leaping Pepper Experiment. This experiment is fun and easy to perform and can be done by budding scientists of all ages and skill levels. In this experiment
Budding scientists of all ages can easily perform this science experiment which explores vibration. Keep the children busy while you cook dinner with this quick and easy test of science. When the fork comes
Create these lovely and easy to make yarn wrapped owls. This is a great craft idea for children to use up leftover scrap yarn and cardboard from the recycle bin. Adults and children alike will enjoy wrapping their
If you are looking for a way to keep the kids occupied in an artful manner, try setting up a Sticky Window Mural Station in your home. In this activity, clear contact paper creates a sticky surface for art to
Explore the scientific phenomenon of surface tension in this Balloon vs. Pin Experiment. Budding scientists of all ages are certain to wow their friends with this masterful feat of Science. If a balloon comes
This experiment is a fun experiment about static electricity and its effect on a mixture of cornstarch and oil that is in between a liquid and solid phase. Budding scientists will watch in amazement as the cornstarch
Create a gorgeous sunflower from that cardboard paper toilet paper tube that would normally be tossed into the recycling bin. Simply use the tube to trace for the center and press the tube down to form it into
Transform a cardboard toilet paper tube into a snazzy little race car that you can personalize in your own stylish manner. This cute race car will be the envy at the race track during your next pretend play adventure
Use a potato to stamp your way to creating an adorable sailboat. With a few simple cuts by an adult, you can create stampers in the the shapes that would form a lovely sailboat. Use the stamper as many time as
Engaging in a battle has never been so much fun as it is when you have a Cotton Ball Blowing Battle. Even the youngest players can take part as individuals or in teams. Players sit on opposite ends of a table
If you have discovered lots of fun activities that you would like to do with your family on this site, but you don't have time to do them all today; you are not alone. Try creating a family bucket list with the
Grow your very own ice tower instantaneously before your eyes. Children of all ages will enjoy the magic of science unfolding right before their eyes with the Growing Ice Experiment. This experiment takes a little
Before you put your recycling out, check out this great toy building craft that you can make easily with your unused cardboard. Children will enjoy hours of construction fun with this upcycled Cardboard Constructible
Children will love creating their very own Name Stamp Cube. Name Stamp Cubes are so easy to make and are a great learning tool for young children as they learn and practice how to spell their names. Older children
Create fun and adorable stick people from broken branches and sticks that are outside in your back yard. Set the kids out on an expedition to pick up sticks on the lawn and your a sure to find some sticks with
Explore the world of sound waves and vibration with this Coat Hanger Sound Wave Experiment. This experiment is a great one for budding scientists to take time to listen to the world around them. In this experiment
If you are looking for a quick round family game to play, try the word game of Stairway. Stairway is an interesting word game that utilizes a word challenge to build a stairwell shaped structure on your paper
Word Lightning is a great game to introduce word skills to children of all ages. This game can be played with a variety of ages and it is not necessary to declare a winner. In fact, if you have a large distribution
If you are looking for a fun family friendly activity to play outside, consider an exciting and creative game of driveway golf. Driveway golf can be played on any kind of pavement, so if you have a driveway or
This Coin Catching Magic Trick walks a fine fine between Magic and Science. This trick may take some timing to perfect for young magicians but is sure to wow the crowd. The object is to rest a coin on your elbow
Create your own version of a slide trombone in 3 simple steps and materials that you most likely have on hand at home. This is a quick and easy experiment in sound that will have kids tooting their own horns in
This science experiment can be done in a flash with only a few simple household items that you are likely to have on hand. Budding scientists will certainly spark the interest of family members when they perform
