quiet activities for kids – It's All Kid's Play

>#350: Cuddle or Play With a Pet

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:04:00 +0000

>Do you have a pet? Cuddle or play with it. (If it isn’t a fish. They are hard to cuddle.)

Make this a family activity: I feel a cuddle fest coming on!

This activity promotes pet care.

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>#341: Give Someone a Hug and/or Snuggle

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:04:00 +0000

>Awww… Give someone a hug or snuggle and watch them relax and smile.

Hugs feel good!

Make this a family activity: Family hug!!!!

This activity promotes bonding.

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>#290: Daydream

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:54:00 +0000

>Ahhhh… sit back, relax, and daydream. A daydream is like dreaming in the day while you are awake. Your imagination takes over and before you know it, your mind is making all kinds of stories and ‘dreams’ to keep you entertained.

I don’t really recommend daydreaming in school though–you might get in trouble for not paying attention!

Make this a family activity: Everyone sits back and daydreams, then shares their daydreams with everyone.

This activity promotes self-awareness and creativity.

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See Who Can be Quietest the Longest

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:08:00 +0000

>Have a quiet contest. Who can be quiet for the longest. That means no words, no noises.

Make this a family activity: See who forgets and talks first.

This activity promotes peace and quiet, perseverance and determination.

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>#222: Jigsaw Puzzle

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:04:00 +0000

>Put together a jigsaw puzzle, or put together one you’ve made.

For added challenge, see how fast you can put it together. Can you do it blindfolded?

Make this a family activity: work on a big puzzle with your whole family.

This activity promotes shape awareness and spatial skills.

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