Ideas for Family Fun at Home
Interactive lists of fun things to do with kids at home, crowdsourced from parents like you. Add your own ideas and pay it forward!
157 Funny Jokes for Kids...Got One to Add?
What did the shark say when it ate the clown fish? Tastes funny.
Why does a duck have feathers? To cover his butt quack
Fine Motor Activities for Kids
Thread penne pasta through a straw.
Hide small objects in a bowl of dry rice and have your child find them. This is a fun sensory activity, too!
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids (That Work for Us)
Loading and unloading the dishwasher is a daily chore for our older kids. When they aren't around to do it, my preschooler helps by handing me all the dishes from the bottom rack so I don't have to bend over as much! He's also really good at putting the silverware away - my least favorite part!
Vacuuming rugs. This is mostly a chore for my teens, as the vacuum is too big and unwieldy for the little ones.
Fun Facts For Kids That Will Blow Their Minds
The Chinese soft-shelled turtle pees from its mouth.
The human eye is made up of about two million working parts.
Conversation Starters for Kids of All Ages
How were you kind to someone today?
If you could have any super power, what would it be, and why?
Exciting First Day of School Traditions
My husband and I will usually take the day off work (when we can) so we can be there for drop off and pick up on the first day, which makes it feel extra special for all of us.
First day of school photos on our front steps, and couple more in front of the school too.
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
You've always had the power, my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself. ~Glinda the Good Witch, The Wizard of Oz
Disney Movie Quotes To Live By IRL
"When one can see no future, all one can do is the next right thing." – Frozen 2
"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?" – Pirates of the Caribbean
What are some fun animal facts?
Axolotls are an incredible species of salamander that can regrow their limbs, spines, even their hearts and other organs!
A group of pandas is called an embarrassment.