Category Archives: Activites/Games
Posts and “how-to” articles on creative activities and games for the whole family
One Minute Speeches – A Game to Practice Public Speaking Skills
Being able to organize your thoughts and express them concisely in a short amount of time is a valuable skill that children can use as they grow and become adults.
Continue reading...Adventure Storytelling – Voice and Sound Effects
When you are telling a story and there are no pictures, you can use your voice and other sound effects to create mood and atmosphere, set the tone of the story and engage your audience.
Continue reading...Looking At Labels
Labels can be positive or negative. The problem with labels is they are limiting.
Continue reading...How To Use Body Language in Your Story Telling
There is more to a good story then the words you use. With body language you can capture attention, create atmosphere, emotion and draw in your audience.
Continue reading...Moving From Creativity to Innovation
Creativity and innovation are two different sides of the same coin. You can not have innovation without creativity, and you can not realize your full creative potential if you do not become innovative. Innovation is the practical application of creativity.
Continue reading...Chore Wars – Review
Besides money, one of the greatest sources of family stress is the division of labour when it comes to doing chores. Open communication is key when dividing up labour. The task is to figure out a method that is fair and even enjoyable for all involved.
Continue reading...Celebrating May
There might be a it of a conspiracy to get you outside and enjoying the spring weather. May is not only National Barbecue month but National Salad month and National Hamburger Month. It is also National Bike month and National Photography Month.
Continue reading...Creative Kids – Creative Routines – Dishes!
Here are a few creative ideas you can implement to make doing the dishes fun for your kids.
Continue reading...5 Fun Active Reading Activities
There are many activities you can do that will help take the reading skills your child is learning and allow your child to gain confidence and practice them through active reading.
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