Category Archives: Activites/Games
Posts and “how-to” articles on creative activities and games for the whole family
Activity Planning Using Multiple Intelligences
Taking a “Whole Brain” approach when teaching something new is a great way to get children engaged and use to using different multiple intelligences.
Continue reading...Art of Money Getting
"The Art of Money Getting - Adapted for the Modern Teen Money Getter" takes P.T Barnum's classic lessons and makes it relevant to today's teens.
Continue reading...Creative Ways to Make Chores Fun!
Chores can be creative, with a little imagination they can even be fun! Attitude is everything and with a few ground rules in place and some creative cleaning ideas, you can turn battles over chores into an enjoyable experience.
Continue reading...Gratitude – No Time Like Today
Gratitude shouldn't be taken out and dusted off once a year, it should be a part of daily life. Showing your gratitude and letting people know that you appreciate and value them can really make someones day, and make you feel pretty good too!
Continue reading...Divergent and Convergent Thinking Techniques for Creative Kids
Divergent and Convergent are two ways of thinking and problem solving that people use every single day. Learning how to use and balance both ways of thinking can allow for true creativity to happen.
Continue reading...Creative TV Use
It is possible to use the television in a creative, constructive way. It does require a mind shift, recognizing the television as a tool rather than a stationary member of the family. Here are some ways you can incorporate creative TV viewing in your family.
Continue reading...Introducing the Theater to Creative Kids
Taking kids to the theater is a great way to expose them to new ideas and forms of creativity. One of the benefits to live theater is it engages the imagination and the audience in a way television and movies simply can't. Here are some tips for having a positive, engaging theater experience with kids of all ages.
Continue reading...Lego and Creative Kids
I am writing this post with much excitement. I have recently been discovering the joy of Lego. It wasn't something I grew up playing with, being in a house of girls. It's a shame, Lego isn't just for boys, or even kids for that matter.
Continue reading...Creative Kids Food – Peanut Butter And Jam
Peanut butter and jam is an old stand-by for many families. To celebrate back-to-school, here are some Creative Kids twists on the classic PB and J.
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