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January Emotions Printables

copywork sheets with one sentence each and snowmen

By Sharla Kostelyk

These adorable snowman themed January emotions printables can be a great tool in helping kids identify and talk about their feelings.colouring pages with snowmen on them

January Copywork Emotions Sentences:

Kids need to develop a solid understanding of emotions and to learn how to effectively express their own. These January emotions printing practise worksheets allow kids to practise their printing while also normalizing talking about emotions.

These copywork pages allow students to explore their feelings and discuss them with a trusted adult. copywork sheets with one sentence each and snowmen

Supplies needed:

  • January Emotions printables
  • pencil or pen OR
  • plastic sleeve AND dry erase marker

Download the printable pages. If you want them to be reusable, laminate the pages or slip them into a plastic page protector. Kids can then use a dry erase marker to complete their tracing and writing.

For one time use, give the student a pencil, crayons, coloured pencils, or markers and the printed papers. paper in clear plastic with a dry erase marker on top

Instructions for the student:

  1. Read the sentence.
  2. Fill in the outline.
  3. Trace the dotted words.
  4. Write the sentence on the lines provided.
  5. Discuss the different emotions.

These worksheets can be the jumping off point for a discussion with the whole class or one-on-one talk about different emotions. They can be used by teachers, homeschoolers, parents, or therapists.

January Feelings Log:

Keeping a daily log of feelings helps kids to look at their emotions and track any patterns they see emerging when looking back through each week. This can provide a lot of insight. 

Doing this quick daily exercise is an easy way to help kids to talk about their feelings and get to the root of why they might be feeling the way they are. Doing this at the same time each day can develop a positive habit. 

It can be a precursor for kids to have a journalling habit in later years.

For some kids, it may be most helpful to do this in the morning to then be able to adjust activities or expectations based on how they are feeling or it may be best to do after supper or before bed to reflect on the day. blank colouring pages with snowmen

Teaching emotions is such a powerful tool. It arms children with a skill that will serve them well for the rest of their life.

I’ve created a special Feelings Log for January. It includes a writing prompt and drawing prompt about winter, and weekly tracking sheet of “Today I feel” along with adorable snowman faces to use to help them better express their emotions.

Supplies needed:

  • printed Feelings Log pages (download here)
  • scissors
  • markers, pencil crayons, or crayons
  • pencil or pen

Enter your email below to download the free January Emotions Printables. You can use this with your child at home or print it off to use with your students in the classroom.

paper on the ground with scissors and crayons

Our other monthly emotions printables:

  • February Emotions Printables
  • April Emotions Printables
  • May Emotions Printables
  • June Emotions Printables
  • July Emotions Printables
  • August Emotions Printables
  • September Emotions Printables
  • October Emotions Printables
  • November Emotions Printables
  • December Emotions Printables

Filed Under: Printables

5 Little Ducks Activities for Preschool

sensory bottle laying on the book 5 Little Ducks

By Sharla Kostelyk

Give your little one a chance to have some fun as they learn with these cute 5 Little Ducts activities. Make your own duck-filled sensory bottle for your kids to play with as they enjoy the book. They’ll have fun using their different senses to play along as you read a sweet nursery rhyme book.sensory bottle with a rubber duck and blue beads in it next to a children's book

5 Little Ducks Sensory Bottle:

Supplies needed:

  • 16 ounce sensory bottle
  • 5 ounce bottle of Elmer’s Clear Glue
  • 5 small rubber duck toys
  • Blue glass stones/gems
  • Water

glue, two empty bottles, 5 small rubber duck toys, and blue beads

Instructions:

  1. Open the sensory bottle. Pour the whole bottle of glue into the bottle.
  2. Add the glass stones and gems to the bottom of the bottle, then place the ducks inside.
  3. Fill the bottle with water, leaving a little room at the top empty.
  4. Close the lid. Secure the lid with tape or glue, if desired, to ensure the bottle doesn’t leak.
  5. Shake the contents of the bottle until all the glue, gems, and ducks move around freely.

Note: You may have bubbles appear shaking the bottle for the first time. Allow the bubbles to settle and disappear after shaking.

glue, blue beads, small rubber duck toys, and clear bottles

5 Little Ducks Preschool Activities

This cute duck craft is the perfect way to have some fun as you read! That’s because this sensory bottle goes along with the story in the popular children’s book, 5 Little Ducks.sensory bottle laying on the book 5 Little Ducks

In the book, a mother duck patiently awaits Spring, when her five baby ducks – all grown up – return with their new families. Throughout the story, your preschooler will have the chance to practice counting and color recognition, making it a great way to reinforce the concepts they’re learning in school.

Read the book aloud to your kids or watch this YouTube read-along. 

And after you finish reading the story, you can continue the learning process as your little ones make and play with their own sensory bottle. Once the bottle is put together, they can:

  • Count the ducks in the bottle as they are reading, moving the bottle around.
  • Match the colors in the bottle to the colors in the book.
  • Watch the gems sink to the bottom while the ducks float to the top.

small hand holding a sensory bottle with blue water and rubber ducks in it

Other Activities to Correspond with the 5 Little Ducks Book and Song:

  • 5 Little Ducks Storytelling Sensory Tub
  • 5 Little Ducks Math Activities
  • Printable Preschool Number Line for 5 Little Ducks 
  • 5 Little Ducks Printable Pack
  • 5 Little Ducks Activities for Kindergarten
  • Felt Board for 5 Little Ducks Learning and Play
  • 5 Little Ducks Fingerplay
  • Count and Circle 5 Little Ducks Craft
  • Hands on Fun with the 5 Little Ducklings
  • 5 Little Ducks Nursery Rhyme Rocks
  • Printable Duck Puppets and Song

You may be interested in these other book related kids activities:

  • A Bad Case of Stripes Activities
  • Boom Chicka Boom Boom Activities
  • Click Clack Moo Cows That Type Activities

Filed Under: Crafts and Activities Tagged With: sensory bottles, sensory play

A Self-Care Plan That Actually Works

printed sheet on a fridge held by magnets

By Sharla Kostelyk

I know that “self-care” is this phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but there’s a reason for that. It’s critical to take care of yourself so that you can be your best self for others.campfire, container pull of coloured pencils, garden vegetables, and a candle and book

When you’re a mom, there are people depending on you and it’s important that you are able to be there for them.

That starts with taking care of you.

I know that it’s easier said than done.

Trust me. I know how busy you are. I am a mom too. When my seven kids were younger, I hardly had a moment to myself.

And that’s why I designed this self-care plan to have realistic time frames for those self-care opportunities you get in a day.

You may not be able to take an entire afternoon for yourself. Most days, you won’t be able to even take half an hour, but 30 seconds or ten minutes? That you can do!

So these ideas are designed for you to be able to take those little pockets of time and use them in ways that will most benefit you.

How to Create your Self-Care Plan:

  1. Download your free copy of the Self-Care Plan.
  2. Sit somewhere quiet that’s comfortable for you and go through the ideas listed on the pages inside.
  3. If you’re in that season of life when you don’t have anywhere quiet, lock yourself in the bathroom for a few minutes.
  4. Think about each activity and how you feel after you complete something like it. Circle the ones that resonate with you as making you feel rested, renewed, recharged, energized, or peaceful.
  5. Take the time to consider what works best for you. Just because going for a run makes your friend feel great, doesn’t mean you have to feel the same way!
  6. Put the lists away for a bit.
  7. The next time you have a few minutes to yourself (preferably within a day or two), come back to the lists and choose the circled activities that most jump out at you.
  8. You may write those in the corresponding section in your self-care plan or open in Adobe PDF and type in your list. Once you type it in, you can save it and print!
  9. Hang your plan somewhere you will see it often such as on your fridge, next to your calendar, or in a room where you spend a lot of time.

printed sheet on a fridge held by magnets

A few things to note for this self-care plan:

Feel free to move things from one list to another. The timelines are just a guideline. There are some activities that could belong on several of the lists so feel free to place them where you feel they would work best for you.

Be as specific as you can be for your personal chart. Where in the suggestions, you might see “learn”, for you that might be “research ancient Roman historical fashion” or it may be “practise Spanish”. The more specific you are, the more likely you are to follow through.

Some of the activities are ones that aren’t necessary to do again and again so if you complete some of those, you can print yourself off another chart and fill it in with new activities. While you’re at it, congratulate yourself for how well you are doing on your self-care journey!

A special thank you to my lovely friend, Heather for allowing me to bring this concept to you!

There are suggestions included to help get your creative juices flowing for each allotted amount of time.

When you have 30 seconds:

  • Take 3 deep breaths.
  • Splash cold water on your face.
  • Drink a glass of water.
  • Give yourself a high five in the mirror.
  • Speak 5 things you’re grateful for.
  • Forgive yourself.
  • Compliment a stranger.
  • Smell a flower.

girl holding daisies

  • Light a candle.
  • Cuddle a pet.
  • Hug a human.
  • Turn on music.
  • Text someone an encouraging note.
  • Smile!
  • Give yourself credit.
  • Do the Wonder Woman power pose.
  • Set a boundary.
  • Speak an affirmation.
  • Squish playdough.
  • Give up trying to be perfect.
  • Squeeze a stress ball.

three candles lit next to an open book

When you have 10 minutes:

  • Enjoy a cup of tea.
  • Enjoy a cup of coffee.
  • Wear something you love.
  • Set daily goals.
  • Listen to great music.
  • Call a friend.
  • Sit outside.
  • Pray.
  • Eat something you love.
  • Meditate.
  • 10 minute tidy.

hot chocolate topped with whipped cream in a mug next to an open book

  • Watch the sunrise.
  • Grab a healthy snack.
  • Stretch.
  • Sing (loudly) in the shower or car.
  • Paint your nails.
  • Cuddle up under a blanket.
  • Watch a funny video.
  • Put up Post-it notes with inspirational quotes or scriptures.
  • Sit in silence.

hand in a nail dryer with nail polish nearby

When you have 30 minutes:

  • Go for a walk.
  • Have a nap.
  • Shower.
  • Dance in your kitchen.
  • Declutter.
  • Journal.
  • Read in the sun.
  • Do yoga.
  • Draw.
  • Color.
  • Listen to a podcast.

container of colored pencils next to a sweater

  • Plan.
  • Spread kindness to someone else.
  • Have a picnic outside or in your living room.
  • Do a brain dump.
  • Puzzle.
  • Play a board game.
  • Plant something.
  • Make yourself a doctor, dentist, or therapy appointment.
  • Do something creative.

silver bowl filled with carrots and other garden vegetables

When you have one hour:

  • Go for a walk.
  • Have a nap.
  • Shower.
  • Dance in your kitchen.
  • Declutter.
  • Journal.
  • Read in the sun.
  • Do yoga.
  • Draw.
  • Color.
  • Listen to a podcast.
  • Plan.
  • Spread kindness to someone else.
  • Have a picnic outside or in your living room.
  • Do a brain dump.
  • Puzzle.
  • Play a board game.
  • Plant something.
  • Make yourself a doctor, dentist, or therapy appointment.
  • Do something creative.

two books and a coffee cup outside

There is that saying that failing to plan is planning to fail. By having a self-care plan ready, you can increase the chances of succeeding at finally putting yourself on the priority list.

If you are a foster or adoptive family, you may be interested in reading my book Self-Care for Foster and Adoptive Families.

Filed Under: Parenting in the Chaos, Special Needs Parenting

Jungle Sensory Bin with Printable Feelings Cards

matching two cards of a cartoon sad giraffe

By Sharla Kostelyk

Sensory bins are a fun way to get your kids engaged in imaginative play. And while they’re perfect for encouraging your child to play independently, you can also use these learning tools to help reinforce important concepts, like emotions. With this fun jungle sensory bin, your preschooler can have fun playing with cute jungle animals while also practicing emotional identification.hands hold up card with animals on them above a bin of dry split peasThis activity is great for preschools, Kindergarten classrooms, or home. You can easily adapt the questions you ask for older and younger kids. Learning opportunities:

  • early reading
  • matching
  • jungle animals
  • emotions
  • sensory play

How to Make a Jungle Sensory Bin

Materials Needed:

  • Large bin or dish
  • Split peas or other green filler (see suggestions below)
  • Toy jungle animals
  • Printable jungle animal feelings cards (you can download those here)
  • Scissors
  • Laminator (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Fill the bin with your filler material.
  2. Add the jungle animal toys.
  3. Print out the jungle animal feelings cards and cut them out. Laminate for durability, if desired.
  4. Place the cards inside the bin with the toys.

process of cutting out jungle animal cards and putting them in a sensory bin

How Do You Play with this Feelings in the Jungle Sensory Bin?

After you put your jungle themed bin together with the filler, toys, and printable cards, it’s time for your kids to have some fun! Let your child explore the items in the bin independently first. Then, you can encourage them to identify the different feelings they see on the animal cards.

These simple prompts are a great way to get your kids thinking about the jungle themed animals inside their sensory bin:

  • Point at the sad lion.
  • Show me the angry zebra.
  • Find the happy giraffe.
  • Which animal is angry?
  • How is the zebra feeling?
  • Can you find the sad giraffe?
  • Why do you think the lion is crying?
  • Is the zebra excited?

matching two cards of a cartoon sad giraffe

Since this printable activity features a variety of feelings and emotions on each set of cards, your kid can have tons of fun playing with their favorite jungle animals and learning about feelings at the same time. The cards feature three different popular jungle animals: giraffes, lions, and zebras. And each animal displays 10 different emotions:

  • Happy
  • Sad
  • Angry
  • Disgusted
  • Shy
  • Confused
  • Scared
  • Shocked
  • Crying
  • Excited

cartoon jungle animals such as a lion and zebra

Jungle Sensory Bin Variations

  • Use different filler materials, like Easter grass, Spanish moss, small rocks, sand, water beads, or colored rice
  • Add other jungle themed toys, like small trees, sticks, flowers, or leaves
  • Provide fine motor toys, like tweezers or scoops, to add to the jungle fun
  • Use the cards outside of the box by helping your child match the different animal’s emotions

boy's hand plays with a toy animal in a bin of dry green lentils

Activities to Expand Your Jungle Sensory Bin Lesson

  • Read books about jungle animals or emotions
  • Identify your own emotions as they occur throughout the day
  • Discuss how different situations make you or your child feel as they’re happening
  • Draw or paint pictures of different jungle animals or emotions

cards of jungle animals in a bin of green split peas

Sign up with your email address to receive the free printable emotion matching cards.

You may also be interested in:

  • Teaching Emotions Toolkit
  • Unicorn Emotion Cards
  • Frog Emotion Cards
  • Emotions Scenarios
  • Draw & Write Emotions

Filed Under: Sensory, Sensory Bins Tagged With: sensory bin, sensory play

50 Thanksgiving Games for Kids and Families

By Sharla Kostelyk

Looking for ideas for fun Thanksgiving games to keep everyone engaged and involved this year? Check out this list of activities. There’s something here to entertain party guests of all ages and stages.pumpkin and fall leavesSomewhere between the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and the football game, choose some of these games to create new family traditions and memories that will last until next year’s festivities.

Thanksgiving Games

The Best Minute to Win It Thanksgiving Games

These Minute to Win It Thanksgiving Games are hilarious! We even laughed long after we had finished playing.

The games included:

  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Turkeys of a Feather
  • Pumpkin Seed Suck It Up
  • Pumpkin or Candy Corn Relay
  • Turkey Basting (with balloons)

Homemade Prize Punch Game

Making your own prize punch board is easy and adding some festive flair requires only that you choose fall colored tissue paper. This is certain to make the holidays more memorable this year.

Photo Credit: livingwellmom.com

Pin the Tail on the Turkey

This Thanksgiving-themed version of the classic "pin the tail on the donkey" is a recipe for fun for the whole family.

Photo Credit: www.kitchencounterchronicle.com

Funny Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions for Families

These Would You Rather Questions are a great icebreaker to put out on the Thanksgiving table. There are some really silly questions which makes it really fun. Here's one example:

"Would you rather only be able to gobble to talk or oink to talk?"

Photo Credit: lets-get-together.com

Turkey Tag

This DIY Turkey Tag doesn't have to just be for the kids. Imagine the hilarity if adults get in on the action!

The goal of the game is to grab the turkey tags (made with clothespins) of others. The winner is the last player standing with at least one of their turkey pins still attached.

Photo Credit: www.partygameideas.com

Turkey Waddle Relay Race

Laughter will be abundant while playing this turkey waddle relay race. Use inflatable turkeys to hold between your legs while you race towards the finish line!

Photo Credit: temeculablogs.com

Thanksgiving Bingo Cards

Just for fun, you can use candy corn as markers. Bingo is a great game to play while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner.

Photo Credit: moneywisemoms.com

Thanksgiving Charades

These printable cards are a great holiday twist on the classic game of charades. I love that they include some picture clues so that even the youngest kids can participate.

Grab Bag Game

Use holiday themed prizes to create a memorable game everyone is sure to enjoy.

Photo Credit: www.yourtherapysource.com

Thanksgiving Group Card Game

Super fun challenges for a group! As an added bonus, these activities work on fine and gross motor skills.

Photo Credit: www.sisterssuitcaseblog.com

Thanksgiving Mad Libs

I remember doing Mad Libs around a campfire when I was a teen. These are always fun to do and a great ice breaker before your Thanksgiving feast.

Having planned activities for the kids ensures that they are entertained both before and after your holiday meal.

Thanksgiving Games for Kids

Photo Credit: frugalfun4boys.com

Flying Turkey Nerf Targets

This is hilarious! What kid doesn't love playing with Nerf guns and these turkey targets only add to the satisfaction.

Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls always has awesome ideas! After your kids finish knocking down their turkey targets, you can have them make turkeys out of LEGO using their tutorial.

Photo Credit: kidfriendlythingstodo.com

Stuff The Turkey Game

This game can be made with items you likely already have at home. It's fun for kids of all ages and can be adapted to make it more challenging for older kids.

Photo Credit: happytoddlerplaytime.com

Turkey Balancing Activity for Toddler

Toddlers can get in on the holiday fun with this cute gross motor activity with a turkey theme.

Photo Credit: kidfriendlythingstodo.com

Turkey Leg Ring Toss Game

This cute festive twist on a ring toss game is sure to be a hit. Since the rings are glow-in-the-dark necklaces from the dollar store, this can be played in the day or at night.

Photo Credit: organized31.com

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

These scavenger hunt ideas can keep kids entertained while their mom and dad are making preparations for the Thanksgiving feast.

Photo Credit: jinxykids.com

Thanksgiving Memory Game

Print two sets of these memory cards so that kids can match them together.

Photo Credit: momwifebusylife.com

Turkey Feathers Color Matching Game

This is both a craft and a game and really a sweet idea for little ones.

Photo Credit: lets-get-together.com

Gratitude Photo Scavenger Hunt

Focus on the things you're grateful for with this photo scavenger hunt.

These free printable games make it easy to keep boredom at bay.

Thanksgiving Printable Games for Kids

5 in a Row Thankfulness Game for Kids

This adorable Gratitude Game for kids is a great one to play in the lead-up to the holiday. It helps them talk about thankfulness and get into the right mindset for the upcoming holiday.

Pumpkin Emotions Game

This simple pumpkin themed emotions game can be played while kids are waiting for the meal to be ready.

Photo Credit: www.playpartyplan.com

Thanksgiving i Spy

This cute seek and find activity is an easy one for your child to complete on their own or kids can race against each other to see who can find all the items first.

Photo Credit: thepurposefulnest.com

Free Printable Fall Matching Cards

Matching cards and memory games may be simple, but they are very beneficial for kids' development. Plus, they're easy and fun!

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Thanksgiving Word Scramble

Guests can pass the time while they're waiting for dinner to be ready by filling out this Thanksgiving word scramble.

Photo Credit: alittlepinchofperfect.com

FREE Thanksgiving Activities Pack for Kids

This free printables pack includes coloring pages, Do-a-dot, math, and language activities for children.

Photo Credit: rockyourhomeschool.net

Alphabet Game for Holiday Fun

This simple activity is an easy way to put fun and learning together.

Photo Credit: crayonsandcravings.com

Thanksgiving Word Scramble

Beat boredom with these Thanksgiving Word Scrambles.

Thanksgiving Learning Games

Photo Credit: royalbaloo.com

Free Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Addition Game

This DIY board game is so cute that kids will hardly notice that they're doing math!

Photo Credit: mathgeekmama.com

Fun Thanksgiving Math Puzzles for Older Kids

Learning games don't have to just be for younger kids as these math and logic puzzles prove.

Photo Credit: mathgeekmama.com

Thanksgiving Fractions - Printable + Digital Challenges

These cute fraction puzzles feature turkeys and pumpkin pies. What could be more festive than that?!

Photo Credit: abcsofliteracy.com

Turkey & Pie Addition Game

Kids are sure to love “feeding” the turkey addition problem pie in this Turkey & Pie Addition Game!

Photo Credit: fluffytots.com

Turkey Counting Mat

This 1-10 counting activity is great for home or the classroom.

Photo Credit: www.littleladoo.com

Turkey Busy Bag Printable

Test your child's Visual perception skills with these turkey feather matching cards.

Photo Credit: supergodnotsupermom.com

Free Turkey Bump Game

Print out these cards. Using dice and math manipulatives or blocks, kids can play a holiday themed math game.

More Turkey Day Games and Activities:

  • Printable Gratitude Game
  • More Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions
  • Thanksgiving Word Search Game
  • Thanksgiving I-Spy Printables
  • Free Kids Thanksgiving Printables Games
  • Pumpkin Pie Counting Cards
  • Turkey Count and Sort Playdough Game
  • Thanksgiving Themed Cutting Practise Pages
  • Thanksgiving Matching Game
  • Turkey Handprint Printable
  • Thanksgiving Playdough Mats
  • Turkey Feathers Game
  • Holiday Activity Worksheets for Kids
  • Turkey Number Matching
  • Mini Thanksgiving Doodle Books
  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt in Spanish

Grab your free Minute to Win It Build Edition printable pack for a Minute to Win It game night using LEGO.  

Filed Under: Family Games

The Best Party Games

collage of pictures of different party games

By Sharla Kostelyk

Planning a party or group gathering?

I love to host parties. And games are such a great icebreaker when not everyone there knows each other. collage of pictures of different party gamesParty games can be easily adapted to account for the crowd and theme or holiday. They provide opportunity for team building, laughter, and creating memories. Some of these games take little to no time to set up and all are inexpensive and easy to plan.

The Best Party Games

Prize Punch Game

Make your own prize punch game where party guests can win a gift. This is great fun for all ages. You can customize the theme easily so that it can fit for a birthday or any other celebration.

Minute to Win It Family Fun Night Games

Minute to Win It Games are hands-down our favourite. They are easy and inexpensive to set up and they bring down everyone's guard so they are the perfect way to break the ice.

They are hilarious and good for anyone from preschoolers to seniors, so they work in any setting. These games also work well for small groups and super large ones, making them the perfect choice for any gathering.

The Bag Game

All you need is a paper bag or cardboard cereal box to create lots of laughs with the Bag Game.

The Flour Game

Oh my goodness! This is so. much. fun! Easy to set up and sure to bring on the laughter.

Saran Wrap Ball Party Game

This classic large party game is again great for all ages. It does take some preparation to set up, but it really is so much fun, especially for kids.

Grab Bag Game

For party favors or a unique gift exchange, try this Grab Bag Game. It can be easily adapted for kids or groups of adults and has instructions for use at birthdays or Christmas gatherings. The prizes can include gifts or candy.

Photo Credit: www.familyeducation.com

Charades

Charades is a classic game that can be initiated on the fly. Because you play in teams, it's a great way for people to get to know each other. All you need is a pen, piece of paper, and timer.

Photo Credit: www.everythingmom.com

Two Truths and a Lie

The first time we hosted our Supper Club, the other couples didn't know each other so we played this game as an ice breaker. It worked so well!

It was a great conversation starter. By the end of the evening, everyone was talking easily and sharing some laughs.

It's also easy to play and no supplies or planning required.

Photo Credit: www.itsalwaysautumn.com

Spoons

Spoons is easy and hilarious. We play often at get-togethers, Our kids get super into it.

The only drawback is that once the competition really gets going, it can get pretty loud!

Photo Credit: gameonfamily.com

Pictionary

Make your own Pictionary Game so that you can play without needing to buy the board game. Get the full game rules and instructions to have a fun game night at home.

Vintage Games Sure to Get Laughs:

Everyone likes a bit of nostalgia from time to time. When you take activities you remember fondly from your childhood and play them as adults, it creates tons of laughter and fun. These great party games are sure to get everyone’s guard down!

  1. Twister. Yep, there’s nothing like a bit of twisting and contorting to break the tension and get everyone at the event talking!
  2. Musical Chairs – Set chairs up in a circle with one less chair than the number of players, start the music, and when the music stops, everyone scrambles to get their bum on a seat. Whoever doesn’t get a seat is out. The last one standing, or should I say sitting is the winner. We used to play this one in school for our Cake Bake fundraisers!
  3. Pin the Tail on the Donkey – Get out that blindfold and see how accurately you can attach the tail to the mule. 
  4. Egg and Spoon Race – Race to the finish line with an egg (preferably a hard boiled one!) on a spoon. Another option is to play this in teams as a relay race. The first team to cross the finish line wins!
  5. Hot Potato – This game is similar to Musical Chairs. You can use a ball, balloon, or an actual potato. Sit in a circle. Pass the object to the next person and continue to pass it from person to person while the music plays. When the music stops, the person caught holding the “hot potato” is out. The game continues until there is only one player left.

Grab your free Minute to Win It Build Edition printable to have family fun with LEGO. 

Filed Under: Family Games

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