Category Archives: Activites/Games
Posts and “how-to” articles on creative activities and games for the whole family
Radical Self-care – The Secret to Living a Creative Life
The secret to living a creative life is this: The more time and energy you invest in radical self-care the more creative you will be, the more connected to your family. You will be happier and more productive as you operate from a state of ease and grace.
Continue reading...The Life-changing Games of the “Hype-man”
"Have you ever, in your entire life, experienced unconditional, unwavering support?" What would you try/explore/invent/create if you had a network of people who hyped-up and supported you?
Continue reading...The 3 Step System to Teach Your Kids How To Manage Their Money!
Are you constantly bombarded with requests for money? Are you opening your wallet every time you turn around for school activities, birthday parties, toys, treats and costly adventures? Your kids may be at an age where they can start making a lot of their own spending decisions!
Continue reading...Capturing Your Family’s Oral History
Capturing oral histories from members of your family can be an incredible bonding experience, teaches valuable communication skills and creates some great memories while you record (and learn from) the memories of past.
Continue reading...6 FUN Activity Based Ways to Get Kids Writing
I had a great discussion with a home school dad about how to incorporate more writing into lessons and how "Writing Prompts" often fail with his kids. I suggested taking a more activity based approach.
Continue reading...Making the Most of Every Moment
I believe there are two keys to making the most of every moment. The first is to have a concrete understanding of time and where it goes, and the second is once you know where it goes to actively choose to enjoy the time you have. Here are some strategies you can use.
Continue reading...How To Introduce New Foods Through Play
By introducing new foods to children BEFORE they are sitting at the dinner table you have the opportunity for children to see these foods as old friends instead of a potential dislike.
Continue reading...Sense Walks
A great way to make exercise more interesting. choose a sense before setting out for your next walk. You could go for a general senses – such as a “smell” walk or you can specialize such as listening for bird sounds. Here is a list of possible walks:
Continue reading...Hand Made Recycled Envelopes and Art Cards
Teaching kids to look at old things in a new light is a great creative activity and can lead to some fun art projects! You can make you own cards and envelops easily out of old paper and found objects that might otherwise end up in the landfills.
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