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Birthday party ideas for teens & tweens
Visit an amusement park, perhaps inviting 1-2 close friends.
Murder mystery dinner party. You can choose from a bunch of different game options and themes online (we've gotten a couple from Amazon) for a really fun and creative birthday party for teens. The games are usually for about a dozen players, though they can be modified for slightly more or less, too. Just be sure to read through the instructions in advance, as you'll need to do a little preparation before the party. My teen has requested these 2 or 3 times, and we've enjoyed each one!
Favorite conversation starters for kids
How were you kind to someone today?
If you could have any super power, what would it be, and why?
What are your favorite inspirational quotes for kids?
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. ~ Dalai Lama
Funniest Halloween jokes to tell your kids?
Why didn't the skeleton cross the road? Because he didn't have any guts.
What's the scariest pasta to eat? Fettuccine "afraid-o"
What activities help develop fine motor skills in kids?
Placing letters on a letter board. I discovered this one by accident, but I love how it keeps my 4-year-old sitting quietly for long stretches of time while he tries to get the plastic letters to stay in my felt letter board.
Coloring with crayons (or colored pencils). Our preschool teacher helped us realize that markers don't require enough finger strength to really help as much with fine motor skills.
What Are Some Good Brain Teasers & Riddles for Kids?
If there are six apples and you take away four, how many apples do you have? Four.
The more you take away from me, the bigger I get. What am I? A hole.