Do you live in a region that requires deposits on beverage containers? If so, your child can use this “hidden money” as part of an ongoing project that will help him or her learn about managing resources and helping others.
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How many times a day do you find yourself saying, “Just a second,” “Just one minute,” or “Just a few minutes”? What do these ideas really mean to your child? To find out, try these time games.
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Everybody loves a friendly robot. And you can make a quick and easy robot suit out of some readily available kitchen supplies.
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In the summertime, your kids may be used to slurping down lots of frozen “pop” bars. The only problem is, these treats have minimal value (most are essentially colored sugar water). Plus, they’re expensive. Why not make a project out of making your own juice bars with your kids?
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This recipe for homemade clay allows you to “fire” any objects your children make in your kitchen stove.
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This activity involves absolutely no skill; “winning” is a matter of pure luck.
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Armed with just a pencil and paper, your child can exercise both logic and imagination by coming up with lists; all you have to do is provide the categories.
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This activity will definitely stretch your child’s imagination to the limits.
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Even if your child can’t read or write, here’s an activity that will provide both entertainment and information about other cultures.
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Do you know the capital of Uruguay? You will when you’re done with this activity. Or at least your child will.
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