Tag: Summertime Fun
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Recycle Challenge: Water Bottle Challenge
Before you throw that water bottle away, or toss it into the recycle bin, think of some fun and useful ways to give it a new purpose. Use a small water bottle or a gallon size. Make sure you clean it out well and allow it to dry completely if you plan to store anything…
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Summer Songs Cryptogram
The cryptogram below is made up of fun summer related songs. As you figure out the number to letter code, write the number under the corresponding letter. To print, right mouse button click and save to your computer. Something Fun To Do Index Fun Pages Index Connect with FranW.com! Facebook Pinterest YouTube Channel
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Summer Fun Page
How many words can you make from the words: Popsicle Stand Note: Add some fun twists and turns to your game with the info in this post. Planning Challenge Plan a summer celebration or camping trip. This can be at a park, in your own backyard, or somewhere else. Create your own outdoor games from…
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8 Ideas For Homemade Water & Nerf Gun Targets
If your kids enjoy playing with water or Nerf-type guns, it can be a lot of fun to make your own targets with recycled items.Tip: A spray bottle or a pom-pom shooter can be used as well.Here are a few homemade target suggestions:Water Balloons – Blow up a bunch of water balloons, tie a length…
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Bottle Roll Bullseye
This open-ended game can be played indoors or out and encourages players to make up their own rules and scoring system.You will need: An old sheet or an inexpensive white tablecloth (any shape), acrylic paint and a paint brush, recycled water bottles, water, and food coloring or paintOptional: Chalk or sidewalk paint, paint markers, paper,…
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Creative Inspirations #3
Each month I like to offer my kids a bunch of activities that’ll spark their imagination and creativity. I think the stories and activities a person can come up with when offered an open-ended idea is amazing. For this activity you will need: Balloons, something to juggle, an audio/video device, paper, and pencil, and anything else…
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Summertime Fun: August, Volume 1
Mini Marble Run – Make a mini marble run with straws and B.B.s Creative Inspirations #3 – Take time to get creative with the two words offered for the month. Soda Pop Project – Learn how soda got its start and make some delicious concoctions of your own! Bottle Roll Bullseye – An open-ended…
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Scented Bubbles
Bubbles are great to play with any time of the year, add a scent to them to make them even more fun!You can make scented bubbles in a variety of ways:Bubble Base: Make your own bubbles or use commercial.To make your own, experiment with good dish soap, water, and glycerine or sugar to make bubbles…
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Spray Art
Here’s a fun and messy project that’s best done outdoors.You will need: Water guns or a few small inexpensive spray bottles, *food dye or diluted tempera paint, vinegar, water, cardstock paper or a shirt, clips, strong string, and a sunny dayWhat to do: Run a string between two trees or objects, clip paper or a shirt…
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Summer Fun July Volume 1
Hot Dogs – July is National Hot Dog Month! Learn about hot dogs, play some games, do a puzzle and what how hot dogs are made. Spray Art – Do a fun painting activity outdoors! Animal Antics – You get to act like your favorite animal in this fun game! Hoop…
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Experiments You Can Do With The Sun
Have some fun with the sun by doing solar experiments! You Will Need A hot sunny day, dark colored construction paper, various objects that won’t melt: A key, leaf, pencil, scissors, etc., crayons, cookie sheet, potholder, aluminum foil, a glass jar, tea bag, old crayons, inexpensive XX-large garbage bags, rubber bands, scissors, 25+’ string, and a wide…
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Summertime Fun – June, Volume 1
I have 13 fun activities for you and your family to enjoy this month. You can look forward to doing experiments, puzzles, crafts, games, observational activities, creative activities, and a few other things. If you’re interested in playing along with us, here are the items you will need. Each post will include a short…
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