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Guess How Many People You See Game
Here is a simple guessing game to print and play next time you are feeling bored or need a family challenge. Print it in color or black and white. Don’t read the answer on page 4 if you want to take a guess yourself! The best way to play this game is not to count […]
July Fourth Party Games
July 4th happens to be one of our favorite holidays. Ever since I was a child, we celebrate the day with a parade, barbeque and fireworks. Some years we even squeeze in a pool party at my brother’s house and then the BBQ at a friend’s house. It is a long but super fun day. […]
The Simplicities of Childhood
I have come to a major realization that the simplicity of childhood only lasts so long. I do not mean the innocence or the sense of wonder. I mean the true simplicity of just enjoying a simple activity over and over again. While observing our 6th child splash through puddles repeatedly, our almost 12 year […]
5 Games to Play with Pots and Pans
Through the years, one of the best go to toys for little ones is the kitchen pots and pans. Here are 5 games to play with pots and pans: 1. Lid Mix Up – separate all the pots, pans and the lids. Scatter them around a room. See how quickly the child can find the […]
Creative Brain Series Question #6 – Factory Owner?
Wake up your brain and your ideas and answer question #6 from the Creative Brain Series – Imagine you own a factory. What would you create and who would you sell it to? This post is part of 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. […]
One Simple Tip to Help Children Be Themselves
Be yourself. Easier said than done right? I often tell my children to make sure they stay true to themselves, their beliefs and a moral code. In summary, be yourself. Every single child is so very unique and it is our job as parents, grandparents, teachers, volunteers, ministers, priests or whoever interacts with children to […]
If This Then That – BEST App Ever (Especially for Bloggers)
This may be a bit off topic for the Growing Play blog but it is a super interesting app that I had to share to help organize and streamline your phone apps. This app can do amazing things once you take some time to set up what will work for you. I read about the […]
Indoor Camping Party for Family Fun Night
Next time you need something super easy to entertain the kids for family fun night have an indoor camping party. This is so easy to do and the kids LOVE it! Now of course, I would prefer if every family actually went camping, but I know their are plenty of people that it is just […]
Best Apps for Family Fun Night
Most of the time, you will find our family playing cards, games or a team challenge for a family fun night. Occasionally though we will grab the ipad or the iphone and start playing a group game. Here are our favorites (this post contains affiliate links): 1. Family Feud – great team game for old and young. […]
6 Not So Great Things My Kids Have That I Did Not…
I was thinking the other day about how much childhood has changed since I was growing up. I find myself more and more saying it just isn’t as good as it used to be. Perhaps I sound like a grandmother, maybe it just comes with age but here are 6 not so great things that […]