100 Activities To Do At Home

100 KIDS ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME

1) LAUNDRY BASKET SKI BALL
www.frugalfun4boys.com/laundry-basket-skee-ball-with-ball-pit-balls

2) MAKE DUCT TAPE BRACELET
www.the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/2015/01/23/simple-duck-tape-bracelets/

3) MAKE A LIFE SIZE INDOOR BOARD GAME
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2011/07/escape-volcano-shape-game.html?m=1

4) COLOURING CONTEST
Put out paper and markers. For each “round” give your children a theme like an amusement park or their dream house.

5) MAKE SOAP CLOUDS

http://ourbestbites.com/2012/04/kitchen-craft-soap-clouds-and-homemade-kiddie-tub-soaps/

6) CRAYON SAND PAPER T-SHIRTS
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/sandpaper-printed-t-shirt/

7) GLOW STICKS DANCE PARTY
Go to the Dollarstore and buy some fun glow sticks, turn off the lights, and blast some music!

8) MAKE BALLOON ROCKETS
http://discoverexplorelearn.com/balloon-rockets/

9) FAMILY CAR RACE
http://tpcraft.blogspot.ca/2011/02/toilet-paper-roll-race-car.html?m=1

10) MAKE A MARSHMALLOW SHOOTER
http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/09/mini-marshmallow-shooters-or-pom-pom.html?m=1

11) GLOW IN THE DARK BOWLING
https://babygizmo.com/glow-in-the-dark-night-time-bowling

12) MAKE PLAYDOUGH MATS

This will keep the little ones busy for a long time!
http://picklebums.com/2014/07/22/fun-food-play-dough-mats/#_a5y_p=2110571

13) FAIRY MASON JARS
https://diyjoy.com/crafts-for-teens-diy-mason-jar-lights/

14) TIE DYE BABY WIPES
https://www.icanteachmychild.com/easy-tie-dye-art-with-baby-wipes/

15) CARDBOARD LIGHT TUNNEL
http://homespunaesthetic.com/2013/05/diy-light-tunnel-for-your-kiddos.html

16) BUBBLE WRAP ROAD
https://www.sunnydayfamily.com/2015/01/bubble-wrap-road.html

17) MAKE A RETRO THEME DAY
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2015/06/04/80s-retro-day-at-home/

18) MAKE A COTTON SWAP PAINTING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjjO36l7gYo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1jc3Ol6-oMHTc5Y7ob1YB4QKQ_4GDpwJluhMzC9kKZNGqjVHTUTX_fjOw

19) FROZEN RICE PLAY
http://theimaginationtree.com/2013/07/ocean-sensory-tray-with-frozen-rice.html

20) THE FLOOR IS LAVA GAME
https://handsonaswegrow.com/floor-is-lava/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

21) SECRET MESSAGE ACTIVITY
www.simplyoutrageousyouth.org/2019/10/10/secret-message-activity-for-kids/

22) PUT ON A MAGIC SHOW
Learn magic tricks and show family and friends.
http://www.funology.com/magic-tricks

23) BALLOON POP ROCKS EXPERIMENT
Do the Balloon Fizz Science Experiment
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/07/22/balloon-pop-rocks-experiment/

18) MAKE A COTTON SWAP PAINTING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjjO36l7gYo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1jc3Ol6-oMHTc5Y7ob1YB4QKQ_4GDpwJluhMzC9kKZNGqjVHTUTX_fjOw

19) FROZEN RICE PLAY
http://theimaginationtree.com/2013/07/ocean-sensory-tray-with-frozen-rice.html

20) THE FLOOR IS LAVA GAME
https://handsonaswegrow.com/floor-is-lava/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

21) SECRET MESSAGE ACTIVITY
www.simplyoutrageousyouth.org/2019/10/10/secret-message-activity-for-kids/

22) PUT ON A MAGIC SHOW
Learn magic tricks and show family and friends.
http://www.funology.com/magic-tricks

23) BALLOON POP ROCKS EXPERIMENT
Do the Balloon Fizz Science Experiment
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/07/22/balloon-pop-rocks-experiment/

23) MAKE CUPCAKES

24) HIDE AND GO SEEK IN THE DARK
Play Hide & Seek with the lights off using glow bracelets.

25) MOCK CAMPING TRIP
Make a mock camping trip
Use a play tent, sleeping bags or blankets, and flash lights. You can eat dinner in your tent and sing camp songs.

26) MAKE A “RESTAURANT” DINNER
Have your kids help you make dinner. Create menus with them to decorate and serve your spouse or neighbours.

27) DIY GIANT PAPER AIRPLANE
http://m.instructables.com/id/Giant-Paper-Airplane/

28) MAKE A COLLAGE
Make a collage with magazine pages or family photos.

29) MAKE MUSICAL INSTRUMEMTS
Find items around the house and construct different instruments. This teaches kids how to recycle waste into something useful and fun.
https://makingmulticulturalmusic.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/14-world-music-instruments-that-can-be-made-from-recycled-materials/

30) MAKE CHALK BOARD SLIME
www.babbledabbledo.com/artsy-slime-recipe-chalkboard-slime/

31) SALAD SPINNER ART
You can purchase a salad spinner at The Dollarama.
http://theimaginationtree.com/2010/09/salad-spinner-art.html

32) MAKE HOMEMADE JAM
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1511719/homemade-raspberry-jam

33) MAKE A TIME CAPSULE
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Time-Capsule-Resources-255339

34) DO A JIGSAW PUZZLES
You can purchase puzzles at Dollarama for $2-$3

35) MAKE A SUN CATCHER
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/16045/glass-gem-sun-catcher-craft

36) WATCH HOME MOVIES (ie. Mom & Dad’s Wedding, Baby Videos)

37) DECORATE WITH PUFFY PAINT
The Dollarama sells Puffy Paint in the art section and you can purchase a top or a hat to decorate.
Make sure you let it completely dry before wearing it.

38) MAKE INDOOR SKIS
www.playtivities.com/skiing-home-homemade-skis/

39) MAKE ICE CREAM IN A BAG
https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-ice-cream-in-a-bag-34257#activity-feed

40) MAKE NO SEW SCRUNCHIES
https://snapguide.com/guides/make-a-no-sew-hair-scrunchie/

41) POTATO STAMPING
http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Colors/Potato_Stamps/Potato_Stamps.html

42) BUILD A VILLAGE OUT OF BLOCKS OR LEGO

43) MAKE A DEEJAY DANCE PARTY
Go to the dollar store and get glow sticks! Dress your kids in light colours. Close the blinds and the lights and activate their glow sticks. Put on their favourite songs and have them dance.

44) MAKE A SNOW STORM IN A JAR
www.mombrite.com/snowstorm-in-a-jar/

45) MAKE CLEAR WATER BEAD SLIME
www.hellowonderful.co/post/how-to-make-water-bead-slime/

46) PAPER PLATE MARBLE TRACK
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2012/09/05/paper-plate-marble-track/

47) CREATE A JELLY FISH DISCOVERY BOTTLE

www.steamsational.com/jellyfish-discovery-bottle/

48) HOT GLUE GUN CRAFTS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS8TU37YFks

49) MAKE ICE EGGS
http://alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.ca/2011/09/ice-eggs.html?m=1

50) MAKE A FELT CAR PLAY MAT
https://tipjunkie.com/projects/felt-car-play-mat-house/

51) EASY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVpXiSttnU

52) CREATE A FOOSBALL TABLE
www.thecardswedrew.com/kids-summer-craft-diy-foosball-table/

53) SHAVING CREAM RAINBOW ART

https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/rainbow-shaving-cream-marbled-art/

54) PUFFY PAINT ICECREAM ART
https://www.craftymorning.com/puffy-paint-ice-cream-cones-craft-kids/

55) MARKER RECYCLING PAINT CRAFT
https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/recycle-markers-into-watercolor-paint/

56) MASON JAR AQUARIAMS
https://thetiptoefairy.com/light-up-mason-jar-aquariums/

57) INDOOR HOPSCOTCH
https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/indoor-hopscotch-using-painters-tape/

58) MAKE A SCAVENGER HUNT
https://www.care.com/a/8-scavenger-hunt-ideas-for-kids-131030133254

59) DIY CRAYON CANDLES
https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/04/naptime-creation-recycle.html

60) DIY LAVA LAMP
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/homemade-lava-lamp-density-science-experiment/

61) BOARD GAME NIGHT

62) CREATE YOUR OWN BOOKMARKS
http://www.playideas.com/25-diy-bookmarks-for-kids/

63) SALT ART FIREWORKS
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/salt-art-fireworks/

64) MAKE A COFFEE FILTER EARTH
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/coffee-filter-stained-glass-earth/

65) MAKE FAKE SNOW
http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2013/01/fake-sensory-snow-that-feels-real.html?m=1

66) HOMEMADE VOLCANOS
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/childrens-craft-showcase-volcanos

67) FLOWER POT CRAFT
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/tag/flower-pot/

68) MAKE A VIDEO
Bust out your cell phone or ipad, get your children to make a play.
Have them practice it a bunch of times. Find or make some costumes and have them perform their play on the video.
You can put it on the computer for them to watch.

69) CARD BOARD BOX CREATIONS
Take your children to the grocery or drug store and ask for extra used boxes.
Here are some cool ideas your can do with coard board boxes:
http://www.designdazzle.com/2013/09/15-cardboard-creations-to-make-for-kids/

70) PLAY TIC TAC TOE, HANG MAN, MASH, AND OTHER PAPER GAMES
HOW TO PLAY MASH-> https://www.facebook.com/EKOADCOMMUNITY/videos/304720740235247

71) NATURE ART
Let your kids run around your front or back yard  and collect items in nature (ie. leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers)/
Give them bristol board and glue and have them make abstract art using their findings.

72) MAKE SMORES
Safely microwave your marshmellows.

73) MAKE A PLAYING CARD CASTLE

74) MAKE PIZZA

75) SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html

76) RELAY RACES
You can create some games to play:
* Potato Sack Races (using garbage bags or pillow cases)
* 3 Legged Race using Socks or Shoe Laces
* Spoon Race (holding a ping pong ball or egg)

77) MAKE EDIBLE PLAYDOUGH
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/03/26/easy-play-dough-recipes/

78) CREATE YOUR OWN SHRINKY DINKS
https://www.curbly.com/m/make-diy-shrinky-dinks

79) MAKE AN AQUARIUM
All you need is two paper plates (cut out the middle of one), glue, googly eyes, foam, blue paint, saran wrap and rocks from outside.

80) HOME MADE TAP SHOES
Tape nickels to the bottom of your kid’s running shoes and you’ve got a pair of tap shoes.

81) MAKE OCEAN SLIME
www.naturalbeachliving.com/ocean-slime/

82) COLOUR CHANGING CHAMELON EXPERIMENT
www.thedadlab.com/colour-changing-chameleon/

83) MAKE FROZEN YOGURT BITES
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/frozen-fruity-yoghurt-bites/

84) CANDLE DECORATING
https://see.news/decorating-with-candles-15-ideas

85) CREATE A COMIC BOOK
https://redtri.com/diy-comic-strip-for-kids/

86) MAGIC WATER TRICKS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fsf0pCFTs8

87) EDIBLE PRETZEL LOG CABIN

https://www.kiwico.com/diy/Arts-and-Crafts-Projects/1/project/Pretzel-Log-Cabin/1045?utm_term=35W3d63lVxyOWCAwUx0Mo38WUknSyT1BrXm00c0&utm_campaign=10079&utm_medium=AFF&utm_source=Ignite&affsrc=1

88) DISNEY PICTIONARY 
www.bombshellbling.com/family-adventure-series-disney-pictionary/

89) PLAY SHARK
All you need is a folded ironing board to be your boat. Keep the kids on the boat. If they fall off, they get “eaten” by the Shark, which Mom or Dad can play!

90) PAPER TOWEL ROLL CARS
www.alittlepinchofperfect.com/toilet-paper-roll-car-craf/#_a5y_p=4231042

91) EDIBLE KOOL-AID SLIME
www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/02/edible-slime-recipe-kool-aid-slime.html

92) MAKE SAND BUCKET MINIONS
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/05/13/minions-sand-buckets-with-a-free-printable-pattern/

93) HAVE A CARD GAME TOURNAMENT

http://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/10-kid-friendly-card-games/

94) MAKE A HIGH TEA PARTY
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-throw-afternoon-tea-party

95) COLOUR SHOES OR SANDALS WITH SHARPIE MARKERS
https://craftwhack.com/sharpie-shoes/

96) MAKE YOUR OWN MAD LIBS
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-Mad-Lib

97) EXPLODING BAGS EXPERIMENT
This one is messy but a lot of fun!
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/05/21/exploding-bags-fun-science-experiment/

98) MAKE A PET ROCK
Pick a rock outside. Let the kids paint them, decorate them

99) SUMO WRESTLING MATCH
Make the kids are supervised during this one.
http://allfortheboys.com/home/2012/2/2/sumo-boys.html

100) MAKE A LEGO NIGHT LIGHT
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/05/07/how-to-build-a-lego-night-light/

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