January 2010 – It's All Kid's Play

>#368: Rainstick

>Make your own rainstick (can also be written as rain stick) with these simple instructions: To make a rainstick, you will need: empty paper towel roll, tin foil, 60 mL (1/4 cup) rice, white glue and stickers for decoration. 1) Take a small square of tin foil and glue it over one end of the

>#367: Make a Balloon Stick to the Wall

30JanuaryJeanfun challenges

>’Tis the season for static electricity. Why not use it for fun? Did you know if you rub a balloon in your hair, it will build up static electricity on the balloon’s surface, making it able to stick to a wall? Try it! Make this a family activity: Get everyone adding a balloon to the

>#366: Paper Doll Chain

29JanuaryJeanpaper crafts for kids

>To make a paper doll chain, you will need paper, a pencil, and scissors. Fold your paper like an accordion. Start on one end of your paper and fold it up about and inch and a half. Then, flip you paper over and take your inch and a half fold and fold it (as well

>#365: Make a Volcano

28JanuaryJeanooey gooey stuff

>Instructions for making a volcano: To make a BIG volcano, you will need: – 250mL (1 cup) Vinegar– 60 mL (4 tbsp) Baking Soda– Red food coloring—about 4 drops (optional)– Dish Detergent—about 6 drops– jar or bottle (This will be your volcano. Or a volcano can be made from clay or paper maché.)– stir stick

>#364: Musical Chairs

27JanuaryJeangroup indoor games

>Number of players for musical chairs: 5 or more. To play musical chairs, you will need: music, chairs (one for each player—minus two). Musical chairs rules: Place chairs in a circle, the seats facing out. One player is in charge of the music, the others are trying to get a chair to sit on when

>#363: Categories

26JanuaryJeanbirthday party games, word games for kids

>Categories can be a tricky game. If players are to keep the rhythm, this is a game best suited for ages 9 and up. If players don’t need to keep the rhythm, this game can be for younger players–ages 6 and up. Everyone sits in a circle and claps or slaps their legs to a

Obstacle Game

25JanuaryJeangroup games kids

>You will need a ball and some obstacles as well as some space on the floor to play the obstacle game. The point of this game is to roll your ball (you toss it at the start line) from one end of the ‘court’ to the other end where the finish line is, missing or