Kids Play Blog

Need Activities for Your Kids This Summer?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:01:41 GMT

I just found this exciting page of activities called "Family History Activities for Youth." They give activities for all age groups. You can download files for each. Go to https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Family_History_Activities_for_Youth I love family history, and it is a delight to pass it on to each new generation. My Great-Grandparents helped me to become excited about it when I was twelve. My Grandfather used to tell me that every family had its own historian. In my family, it is me. It's the stories about the families that make it truly unique. Tell bedtime stories to your kids about your family or when you were growing up. Make your own history come alive for them.

Lacing Cards from Simply-Kids-Play

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:30:55 GMT

Create your very own personalized lacing cards with scraps.

Mining Your Trash at Simply-Kids-Play

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:31:33 GMT

Use your trash as a source of supplies for kid's toys, activities, and crafts.

Toddler Play - Inexpensive Ideas and Activities for Toddlers

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:47:49 GMT

Toddler Play shows simple and inexpensive activities that you can do with your toddler.

String of Easter Eggs

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:54:38 GMT

Create a String of Easter Eggs out of paper and decorate them in several different ways.

Valentine Bouquet - Simply-Kids-Play

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:23:26 GMT

Create an inexpensive Valentine Bouquet for those you love from things around the house.

Valentine Crafts

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:46:28 GMT

Here is a link to some easy Valentine Crafts that I found: http://www.alphamom.com/buzzoff/2008/01/the_easiest_valentines_day_cra.php I especially like the heart that folds into an envelope and the one with the cutout hearts that stand up. Have fun creating your own Valentines!

Chair Train

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:14:03 GMT

How to create your very own chair train.

Count Down Paper Chain for Christmas or Other Holidays

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:02:42 GMT

Easy to create paper chain to help children counting down the days to a special holiday or event.

Being Thankful

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:38:20 GMT

In America, it is Thanksgiving Day -- a day we reflect on our blessings. Being thankful can be done at any time though...

The Delights of Skipping

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:04:54 GMT

As I was pulling out of the parking lot at the grocery store today, a young couple looked at each other & spontaneously started skipping together with big grins on their faces. It brought a smile to my face also as I recalled the many times I have skipped...

Adult Women Playing with Dolls

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:22:16 GMT

Yesterday on the morning news, they profiled adult women who have purchased expensive life like baby dolls which they dress, put in car seats, and push in strollers. Are these women crazy?

What can you do to play today?

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:06:34 GMT

I want to ... Fill in the blank. Prime the pump with items from our Materials list. Sometimes it just takes looking at something in a different way....

Have you taken time to look at the clouds lately?

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:42:14 GMT

What can you see in a cloud? Can you find a face, an animal, an object? Use your imagination. Maybe you see an alligator's head...

Playing Store

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:06:36 GMT

Gather up your recylables and give them to your kids so they can be playing store.

Time to Play at the Park

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:14:38 GMT

The weekend is a great time to take the family to the park. I am in the Northern Hemisphere and fall is just starting...

Enough Time to Play?

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:33:28 GMT

Do you or your kids have enough time to play? With so many activities scheduled, we are seeing that children have no time to play. I am talking about unorganized play. Time to pretend. Time to act out. Play is important for the internalization of learning. Without it, learning is not quite so effective...

Kids Play Blog Archive

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:50:50 GMT

This blog archive preserves some of the past posts at the Kids Play Blog so that you can still read them.

Seasonal Play at Simply Kids Play

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:33:54 GMT

Find out ways to include seasonal play in your activities for the holidays and other seasons.

Summer Kids Play

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:10:04 GMT

Activities for summer kids play so the kids don't drive you crazy.

Playzine April 2008

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:22:59 GMT

Archive of Playzine April 2008 newletter for Simply-Kids-Play

Play Mats

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:51:16 GMT

Find out how you can make your child's own play mats from inexpensive materials and customize it for where you live.

Decorating Easter Eggs

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:29:14 GMT

Learn how to color and decorate Easter eggs without buying a kit.

Drums

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:27:59 GMT

Inexpensive ideas to create drums, drums sticks, and rhythms for your kids to use around the house.

March Activities

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:37:25 GMT

Celebrate the Wearin' of the Green with March Activities and Crafts for St. Patrick's Day.

How to Make Tissue Carnations

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:10:49 GMT

Learn how to make tissue carnations from simple materials available from around the house.

Playzine March 2008

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:51:35 GMT

Archive of Playzine March 2008, newletter for Simply-Kids-Play

Garbage Bag Aprons

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:14:20 GMT

Directions for how to make quick, disposable garbage bag aprons for coverups when cooking, painting, doing crafts, or doing other messy tasks.

Ask Grandma Answers from Simply-Kids-Play

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:28:46 GMT

Read the Ask Grandma Answers page to see what advise that Grandma gives.

Cheap Hula Costume

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:35:28 GMT

Create a fun, inexpensive hula costume for any age including a skirt, lea, headpiece, wrist and anklet bracelets.

Thank You for Playzine Newsletter Signup

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:14:55 GMT

Thank you for signing up for Playzine

New Look and Feel Completed

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:39:16 GMT

All of the Simply-Kids-Play pages are now converted to the new look. Contact me directly and tell me what you think about my new look. I hope you enjoy it.

Tin Can Stilts from Simply-Kids-Play

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:21:37 GMT

How to create tin can stilts from common materials and let your child enjoy being taller.

Tin Can Phone

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:01:45 GMT

Find out how to create your own tin can phone.

Sandbox Alternatives from Simply-Kids-Play

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:59:00 GMT

Find out different alternative ideas to create a traditional sandbox for the digging experience that all kids crave.

Car Activities for Simply-Kids-Play

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:18:59 GMT

Find out car activities you can play with your children to keep them thinking while you are traveling.

The Budgeting Money Game from Simply-Kids-Play

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:03:56 GMT

Making a game out of Budgeting Money.

Children Need to Play without Electronic Toys

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:29:18 GMT

I just got back from a wonderful Native American Pow Wow in our local town. It was a terrific experience except that the little boy in front of me was playing on his handheld electronic game and missing the total experience of where he was at. He was missing all of the live action. He was not looking at the vivid colors, the wonderful costumes, or the dancers. He also seemed totally oblivious to the music, drums, and chants that provided the background to the whole event. How sad it is to be at something so stimulating and to totally ignore what is actually happening around you!

Kids Play Blog

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:15:41 GMT

Use our Kids Play Blog to find out the latest happenings and current comments at Simply-Kids-Play.com.

New Look and Feel

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:27:29 GMT

I am in the process of changing the Look and Feel of the Simply Kids Play website. The Home Page is now converted. However, when you link to the other pages, the old Look and Feel will show up. I will be converting the other pages as I have time. Thank you for your patience in this matter. I hope you enjoy the new look. Please contact me and let me know what you think.