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Ideas for Family Fun at Home

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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

An OT told me this one: use small writing utensils such as golf pencils and broken crayons. This helps prevent children from grabbing the utensil with a fist and encourages the correct pencil grasp.

Pick up things with kitchen tongs. Our kids have so much fun using tongs to pick up socks on the floor, toys, or anything else that needs tidying up!

Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids (That Work for Us)

Picking weeds outside, watering flowers/plants/herbs and raking leaves is a chore that my kids find fun. (Added bonus if you buy their own gloves/watering can).

Setting the table and pouring drinks while mom or dad make dinner for the family is a great way for kids to help out at mealtime. This is one of my middle schooler's chores, but it works for younger kids too.

Fun Facts For Kids That Will Blow Their Minds

The Chinese soft-shelled turtle pees from its mouth.

Honeybees can recognize human faces.

Conversation Starters for Kids of All Ages

If you were an Olympic gold-medal athlete, which sporting event would you want it to be in?

How were you kind to someone today?

Exciting First Day of School Traditions

First day of school photos on our front steps, and couple more in front of the school too.

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.