Activities for children

Glitter Bottles

Glitter bottles, also known as calm down jars, can be used to help children self-regulate and calm down big emotions. Watching the glitter sink to the bottom creates a moment of peace and stillness. While it may [...]

Paper Beads

Creating paper beads for a necklace or bracelet is a great activity to practice fine motor skills while having fun! Test out this craft using different shapes, methods to create different style jewelry or decorations. Supplies needed: [...]

Plastic Bag Flashlight Hunt

A simple craft that is interactive and magical! The flashlight really looks like it’s lighting up your scene. Supplies needed: Large Ziploc bag Black Construction Paper White cardstock Colored permanent markers Scissors Steps: Draw or print out [...]

Ice Cream In A Bag

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! This activity is educational, physical, and overall, TASTY! Family Educators Brandy and Sarah walk us through the steps to make a homemade ice cream treat. Supplies need: [...]

Week 2 of Family Activities

Activities for May 11th through May 15th With all of this time at home lately, most of us are searching for fun new ways to entertain our children. There are tons of great ideas out there, but [...]

Tie Dye

Try this simple and cleaner way to tie dye with your family! Supplies needed: Baby wipes Washable markers Rubber bands Paper towels Steps: Pinch the center of a baby wipe and hold it in your hand. Gently [...]

The Family Place Coloring Challenge

We are inviting you to participate in the The Family Place Coloring Challenge and we would love for you join us through social media and have a chance to win a $20 Stacked Pancakes Gift Card!! How [...]

Paper Bag Crafts

Looking for ways to use the paper bags you have? Here are some fun crafts that you can do with your kids to transform your paper bags into a memory! Scrapbook:Try your hand at scrapbooking as well [...]