Family Activities:
Here is a list of some of our favorite children's games. They are
classic and fun for kids of all ages!
Red Light/Green Light
In Red Light/Green Light, kids try to be the first to reach the
"stop light" played by another one of the children.
1. All the children form a horizontal line 10-15 ft. away from the
"stop light".
2. When the child playing stop light yells "green light" the
players move as far forward as possible.
3. When the stop light yells "red light", the players must stop
where they are. Any kids that continue moving are out.
4. The game continues to alternate between "red light" and
"green light" until the first player touches the stop light and
wins.
Mother May I?
This game is similar to Red Light/ Green Light in that all the children
are trying to move forward to reach the "mother" player.
1. All the children form a horizontal line 10-15 ft. away from the
"mother".
2. The mother instructs the children as to how many steps they should take
and what size. (For example: Take 3 baby steps.) The steps can be forward
or backward.
3. The mother can also instruct the players not to move or to stop moving.
If any children move at that point they are out.
4. The first child to reach the mother wins.
Marbles
Another classic, marbles should be played on a smooth surface with a
small hole made in the center.
1. Each player puts in a marble into the playing field and they are
scattered around.
2. Players take turns using a large "shooter" marble to knock
the other marbles into the center hole.
3. The players get to keep any marbles they knock into the whole and earn
another turn.
Musical Chairs
Be share to grab a seat when the music stops or you are out!
1. Line up two rows of chairs, back-to-back, with one less chair than
there are players (i.e. 5 chairs for 6 players).
2. As the music plays, children around the row of chairs.
3. When the music stops, each player must sit down in a chair as fast as
they can. The child that does not have a seat is out.
4. Remove one chair after each round and continue playing until there is
only one chair left and the last person gets out leaving a winner.
Duck, Duck, Goose
Duck, Duck, Goose is a great circle game that can be played with large
or small groups of children.
1. All the children sit in a circle except one child who is
"It".
2. The "It" walks around the circle tapping the others on the
head calling them "duck".
3. When the "It" calls a player a "goose", that player
must get up chase the "It" around the circle. If the
"goose" catches the "It" before he sits in the
"goose's" seat then the "It" is out and sits in the
middle of the circle. If the "It" makes it safely to the seat
then the "Goose" is the new "It".
4. Continue to play until only one player remains in the circle and is
declared the winner.
These recipes are fun for kids to eat and easy for them to make too!
(Parents, be sure to supervise your children when using the stove, oven,
or sharp knives.)
Breakfast
1. CONFETTI OMELET - This omelet is speckled with color! It is healthy
and fun to eat!
- 2 eggs, beaten
- mushrooms cut small
- diced green pepper
- diced red pepper
- cooking spray
Spray skillet with cooking spray and place on heat. Add vegetables and
sauté for 2 minutes or until soft. Add egg and cook until it starts to
bubble. Flip or fold in half to form an omelet and finish cooking.
2. GRANOLA - This crunchy, sweet granola is great by itself or as a cereal
topper. Granola also makes a delicious snack!
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup oil
Mix together oats, almonds, sunflower seed, and coconut in a bowl. In a
separate bowl mix the honey and oil together and then pour onto oat
mixture and stir well. Spread onto a greased baking pan and cook on low
heat (300F degrees) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until browned. When it's
golden, pour into another bowl and add raisins.
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3. CINNAMON TOAST - This classic breakfast toast is easy to make and
appeals to every kid's sweet tooth!
- bread
- margarine
- white sugar
- cinnamon
Toast bread in toaster oven until crisp. Spread on butter or margarine
and then top with a sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar.
Lunch
1. Cheese Cut-Out Sandwiches - Turn plain sandwiches into an exciting,
fun-shaped meal!
- bread
- American cheese
- cookie cutters
Place two pieces of American cheese between two slices of bread. Use
your favorite cookie cutter to cut sandwich into desired shape.
Variations: Use peanut butter and jelly in place of cheese.
Decorate the shaped sandwiches with your favorite condiments or toppings,
like mustard and olives on cheese or bananas and raisins on PB&J.
2. Deli Roll-Ups - These bit-sized wraps are the perfect finger-food
for hungry kids!
flour tortillas (or any other flavored wrap)
- sliced deli meats
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
Mix together desired amounts of mayonnaise and ketchup. Spread the
sauce over one side of the tortilla or wrap. Place deli meats on top of
the sauce and roll the wrap to form a log. Use toothpicks to hold the log
together and cut into bite-size (approx 1 in.) pieces.
Dinner
Snacks and Desserts
1. Ants on a Log - A sweet and crunchy treat that is just right for an
after-school snack!
- 3 in. celery sticks
- peanut butter
- raisins
Fill the indented side of the celery (the "log") with peanut
butter then line the top with the raisins (the "ants").
2. Sticky Cereal Treats - A variation of the famous Rice Krispies
Treats
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