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Activity of the Day: The It's All Kid's Play blog provides an activity of the day. While the blog has over a hundred activities posted on it, I am now posting activities on Twitter every day along with links, articles, resources, and other great things. All activities can also be found in the activity sections to the left.
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Resources: More resources (books, links, etc.) for parents on the importance of play.
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Planning a birthday party? There are craft activities in the arts and crafts section, plenty of games in the Games: active groups, Games: quieter groups, Games: word games as well as the with a friend section. Enjoy!
ACTIVITIES:
Please note: Wondering where a favourite activity went? The site is undergoing some changes and some of the activities have been temporarily shelved. Check back to see what's in the works.
Arts and Crafts: This section is full of activities that focus on making crafts. Example activities: memory box, inuksuk, and make your own sidewalk chalk.
Be an Artist: These are more artist like activities. Example activities: make a coin imprint, draw a picture, and make a fist puppet.
Car Rides: Activities and games for in the car. Example activities: I Spy, Round Up, License Plate Numbers.
Computers: Things to do online, with computers or other technology. Example activities: research your favourite things, play a computer game, and chat.
Construction Projects: These activities are slightly more complicated building projects and may require specialized tools, supplies, plans and a helping adult set of hands. Example activities: build a walking stick, make a grass head, and make a piñata.
Counting: These activities are challenges involving numbers and counting. Example activities: count your teeth, how far can you jump?, and dare to compare.
Do I have to?: These activities usually come along with the words, "Do I have to?" While not the most exciting things to do in the world of a child, if they get them done now, they just might have time to squeeze in that other fun activity before supper. Example activities: roll your coins, have a bath, and do your chores.
Fashion: These activities have to do with clothes. Example activities: wear all your clothes, put your clothes on backwards, and find a new way to lace up your shoes.
Food Fun: Involves food. Example activities: S'mores, suck jello through your teeth, and make your own dog biscuits.
Games: Active Games: These games are bouncy, rowdy fun, suitable for outdoors and four or more players. Example activities: Tug-o-war, Red Rover, and Sardines.
Games: Word Games: These are word games that are played out loud with other players. They are great to play anytime--including during car rides. Example activities: Apple Bear, Going on a Picnic, and one minute speeches.
Games: Quieter Games: These games are for groups of four or more and are quieter than the active games. They are generally played indoors. Example activities: Lonely Ghost, Simon Says, and Human Knot.
Get out of the House: These activities do just like they say. They get you out of the house, exploring and doing something different. Example activities: go to a museum, get a job, and spend some pennies at a wishing well.
Goodness of Your Heart: Good deeds and nice things done here. Example activities: volunteer, pet therapy, and do something for the environment.
Holidays: These are special holiday activities. Example activities: make Christmas cards, make a birthday wish list, and carve a pumpkin.
Kid's Play: Typical, every day kid type activities. Example activities: blow bubbles, play house, and record yourself.
Let's Pretend: Use your imagination for these ones. Example activities: Pretend you are a super hero, spend a million dollars, and bumper cars.
Musical: These activities involve making music, listening to music and more. Example activities: lipsync, dance, and make your own instrument.
Ooey Gooey: Oh yeah, things are going to get weird and fun in this one! Example activities: make playdough, have a spitting contest, make flubber.
Outside: Winter: These are winter activities and you will need a place where you get snow and ice. Example activities: have a snowball fight, make snow angels, and drink hot chocolate.
Outside: Dark: These are activities for outside in the dark. Example activities: catch a firefly, make up your own constellation, howl at the moon.
Paper and Scissors: These arts and craft activities require paper and scissors. Example activities: paper airplanes, fortune square, and snowflakes.
Plants: Activities to do with plants. Example activities: pick fruit, climb a tree, and make a daisy chain.
Quiet Time: These are settle down, quiet time activities. Example activities: yoga, jigsaw puzzle, and daydream.
Rain: Activities for in the rain or right after it. Example activities:
Reading, Writing, Etc: These activities have to do with reading and/or writing. Example activities: make your own crossword, write a poem, and learn a new word.
Sand: You'll need sand for these activities. Example activities: build a sand castle, write in the sand, and sand angels.
Tricky Business: Goofy activities and tricks that are fun little challenges. Example activities: give a shock, make salt crystals, and catch a coin off your elbow.
Water: You'll need water for these activities. Example activities: Marco Polo, pretend you are a dolphin/shark/whale, and skip stones.
Winter Sports: These are winter sport activities that have to do with snow and ice. Example activities: ice fishing, snowshoeing, and hockey.
With a Friend: Games and activities to do with a friend. Example activities: Memory, scavenger hunt, and trade stickers or collectible cards.