Magnetic fishing inside can take on the form of entertainment or learning. It is a fun activity not only for the littlest child, thrilled with the magnetic magic; but, also for the older child struggling in school with basic math facts, trying to memorize something, learning sight words or vocabulary words, or has an interest […]
Hidden Splendor Blog
Magic Carpet Ride
dreamstime.com photo No one pretends, or has a more vivid imagination than a child! Today, why don’t you take a trip on a magic carpet? Any carpet rectangle, rug or even a towel (beach or regular) will do. Pack a bag with the things you will need for your trip. The items will depend on where […]
How Far Is It?
After surgery one time I counted the steps to the kitchen, bathroom and living room from my bed. It was amazing how far away some things seemed at that point in time! So, I made daily goals to get farther and farther each day, until the bounce was back into my step! Now, that made […]
Name That Tune
Hey! Can you name this tune? This family activity can be played anywhere, anytime. One person hums a song. The other people try to guess what the name of the song is. Take turns until everyone has had a turn to hum. Use songs that the audience will know. Example: Jesus Loves Me or Row, […]
Lightning Bugs
As evening approaches, out of the corner of your eye, you see a flash. At first you ignore it and then you realize there is another one! In that moment you realize that summer has arrived and is ready to perform its first presentation of the “evening lights”…the lightning bugs have arrived! As an adult you […]
Mirror Image
I Love Lucy is one of my favorite sitcoms. In season 4, episode #125 Lucy does a mirror act with Harpo Marx. This scene was hysterical! It also presents an idea for a great family activity opportunity. After watching this scene it is easy to see how fun it would be to play a pretend mirror image game. Any age, […]
Funny Face Contest
Kid love to make faces. So, why not have a family funny face contest? Compete around the after-dinner table or on the back porch for some gut wrenching laughter. This is a fun way to pass the time that will bring family members closer together. For a different twist, delegate one person to take photos […]
Life Size Maze/City
Try this great idea from the website: Hands On: As We Grow http://handsonaswegrow.com/2012/05/alphabet-maze-learning-activity.html Numbers and Alphabet – Travel through a giant maze made with masking tape. Find the end by following the numbers or letters. Sing the alphabet song, or count in order. Make up your own song with numbers or letters to find […]
The Wonderful World of Birds
Does it really matter what age you are? Bird watching is fun, no matter if you are 3 years or 93 years old. I sat this morning and watched the activity around the window bird feeder. It is no wonder that it is a favorite spot for the loved ones, of all ages, in my life. […]
Memorial Day
Picnics, swimming, cook-outs, hot dogs, hamburgers, camping…a three day weekend of family fun. We look forward to this for weeks. These are all favorites for the holiday that announces that summer has arrived. Family fun should be a priority and this is good. But, have you stopped to think about the true meaning of Memorial Day? […]
