 (ARA)
- Have your kids been stuck in a rut or are they just plain old
lazy? Get them off the couch and motivated to actually do something
with some of these fun and affordable activities and crafts using
household items and products under $5.
Chinese Jump Rope Game
-- This jumping game is perfect for three to six children
to play at the same time. Simply take a long piece of string and
tie the two ends together in a knot. Remember, the longer the
string, the more people that can play. Visit www.parentcenter.com
for game instructions.
Paint the Tub Red
-- Ever have the challenge of keeping your kids occupied in the
tub while trying to give them a bath? These fun tub paints are
easy to clean and a perfect and safe way for children to express
their artistic talent right on your tub wall! Save money and make
them at home by mixing liquid hand soap, cornstarch and food coloring
in a bowl. Put each color of paint in “palettes” like
old ice cube trays or egg cartons and let your child draw away.
Chalk It Up -- Instead
of children using messy chalk to create masterpieces, they can
try the new DayGlo Chalk-It spray chalk. Not only is it environmentally
friendly and nonflammable, it has a kid-friendly spray trigger
and is perfect for all types of mediums, including grass, glass,
paper, sand and snow. Now the kids can spray hopscotch squares
on the driveway or make a mural on the garage door! Don’t
worry, Chalk-It is easy to cleanup on virtually any surface. Simply
spray the area with water or use a wet rag to wipe. For more information
or crafting tips using Chalk-It, visit www.dayglo.com or call
(800) 4DAYGLO (432-9456).
Stick It To Me --
This is a great way to save money while also giving children the
opportunity to choose and make their own stickers. Simply cut
out pictures from old magazines, comic books or gift-wrap. Combine
2 teaspoons of gelatin and 5 teaspoons of boiling water. With
a paintbrush, coat the backs of the cutouts with a think layer
of the solution. Let dry and the stickers are ready to lick and
stick.
Heavy Metal -- This
quick and easy activity is perfect for using some of those old
nuts and bolts that dad never uses. Simply thread the nuts and
bolts onto leather cording and then tie the ends together. Voila!
Now if only those jewels were real!
Not only are these entertaining
activities educational and safe, they also provide perfect opportunities
for parent/child interaction. And maybe, just maybe, mom and dad
won’t have to hear how bored the kids are. Well, at least
not this weekend.
Resource:
Courtesy of ARA
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