On the rare occasion that we are all home for the entire night, I get excited. As our children get older, it can be hard to have everyone together all evening. When those nights do happen, we like to make it fun (and since I am a cheapskate – economical too). Here are some of […]
Welcome to the Zoo is a freebie from the Memory Challenge packet. Study the picture, fold the paper and see if you can remember all 12 objects. Kids can play alone or with a group – see who can remember the most objects. Download the Zoo Memory Challenge at Growing Play. See additional information […]
Here we go again with question #4 – Imagine you have the choice to drink from a fountain that will keep you at any age forever. At what age would you drink from the fountain and why? This post is part of the Creative Brain Series from Growing Play on creativity, imagination, outside the box thinking, something […]
When young children need to wait at a restaurant, doctor’s appointment, a siblings basketball game, etc. do you toss a tablet or smartphone in front of them? This type of digitally sedation may be harming your child’s ability to develop patience and self regulation. Children need to gradually learn how to sustain attention, control their […]
Download and create these pretend popsicles to open up your pretend ice cream shop. It is available in color or black and white. Combine coloring and creative play with this freebie. Check out all the other pretend play printables from Growing Play.
Here is a fun game to play around the campfire – Category Hot Potato Game. You will need one marshmallow for your “hot potato”. Download Category Games or the Category game freebie. Cut apart the category cards. How to play: One person is IT and holds the marshmallow. Pass the marshmallow to the person […]
How have you been doing with the series? These questions make you stop and think right? Here is question #3 – Name as many things as you can that you would change about a pet to make it easier to care for. This post is part of the Creative Brain Series from Growing Play on creativity, imagination, outside the […]
I figured I would get this Creative Brain Series going fast and furious. Here we go with question #2 – Imagine that you are trapped in the witch’s house in the story of Hansel and Gretel. What would you do or say to escape? This post is part of the Creative Brain Series from Growing Play on […]
Here is the first post in the Creative Brain Series from Growing Play on creativity, imagination, outside the box thinking, something quick to do while you are waiting or a boredom buster. The series will include one question every couple of days to get children and adults to think on their feet. There is no right […]
Here is another super simple pencil and paper game to play. You can play with one person or a large group. Everyone grab a pencil and paper. Start by drawing one object with your dominant hand. Now it is time to switch it up and try drawing a different way. Try drawing with: your non-dominant […]