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How to Plan a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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June 28, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun activity that will get your kids outside and having a blast? Planning a neighborhood scavenger hunt is a great way to get kids moving and interacting with their community and landmarks while getting to know the people and places around them. We dare you to try to not love it!

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Printable

Looking for a fun way to explore your neighborhood with the kids? Check out this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable. This printable is a great idea for teens, tweens, or kids. If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the kids in your neighborhood, consider this fun neighborhood scavenger hunt PDF!

Let’s get outdoors and begin our local treasure hunt!

What is a scavenger hunt?

A scavenger hunt is a game similar to a treasure hunt. Players collect or identify specific items, usually specified on a list or given in a series of clues. Players are given a list of items to find or collect. This collection can be a collection of similar things or a series of clue cards. There are two different types of scavenger hunt hunts…

  • Scavenger Hunt Checklist
  • Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards

A scavenger hunt can be casual or can be a timed race.  It can be played individually or with a team. There are a few examples of how to declare a winner in a scavenger hunt…

  • Man vs clock: Each player races to beat another players time.
  • Man vs Man: Multiple players go at the same time. The winner finishes the race first.
  • Team vs Team: Players work together to finish their scavenger hunt before the other team finishes first.

At the end of a scavenger treasure hunt there is a prize. The first player to find or collect all the items on the list or complete the rhyming riddles wins the game.  Examples of scavenger hunt prizes can include…

  • holiday gifts
  • birthday presents
  • party favors
  • small prizes
  • a series of items that lead to a larger clue (for example letters to unscramble)
  • candy

How to Prepare for a Scavenger Hunt

Decide on the area you will be searching. This could be your neighborhood, a local park, playground or even your own backyard. In this case, you’ll be doing the scavenger hunt in your neighborhood and by foot or car depending on your area.

Put together clues in the form of a checklist or clue cards. For example, in a scavenger hunt checklist, make a list of items for the players to find or collect. The list can be as simple or complex as you like. For example, at a Safari Themed Party, players might collect different animals found in the jungle that are hiding in the party venue.

If you are created ideas for scavenger hunt clues for kids, you want to have a consecutive list of places you want the kids to go. Then you offer clues so that they find that location.

neighborhood scavenger hunt clue card ideas

An example of a scavenger hunt clue for kids is…

Check out the pathway on the side of the street. On the concrete is a clue for you to meet.

Start the scavenger hunt. Print out the cards or checklist, and choose the area of the neighborhood you’ll be working in.

What’s in this Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt?

For this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable set, there are actually two types of neighborhood scavenger hunt ideas to choose from: A checklist and rhyming riddles clue cards.

The first neighborhood treasure hunt is more descriptive and great for older kids or teenagers that can read and solve riddles. This could be used on your street or using a car scavenger hunt for a larger area. Second, there is also a list of items for younger kids.  This would be used as a walking scavenger hunt and kids check off the list of items on their visual list.

Clue Cards

Neighborhood scavenger hunt for adults or teens or older kids

This scavenger hunt is great for older children, teens or even adults. Use rhyming riddles and go on a neighborhood walk scavenger hunt on foot or driving scavenger hunt as you locate different clues and ultimately find your prize.

To get started, cut the rhyming clue cards apart. Choose the scavenger hunt clue cards that are best for your neighborhood and plan your order. If you wish, you can add a number to the back of the card for ordering.

Since you are in a larger area, such as a neighborhood, create a boundary where clues can be found. To keep the clues in a larger area, write your own clues on the back. For example, use hints like this is at a house to the left of yours. This is at a flower bush four driveways from yours. Hide your cards in the appropriate spot but save the first card to start the hunt. You can play foot, bicycle, golf cart or car!

In our printable set, you’ll also find a page full of do not touch signs! These signs are great for when you don’t want anyone messing up your scavenger hunt and picking up a clue card before players have gotten to that riddle.

Checklist

easy neighborhood scavenger hunt for kids

The second photo scavenger hunt is ideal for preschoolers or younger children and kids. In this scavenger hunt list, participants can see the picture and from there they can look for the item in the picture. The scavenger hunt includes 16 items.

Example neighborhood checklist items include…

  • sprinkler
  • dog
  • flower
  • mailbox
  • airplane
  • stop sign

Once an items is found, you can use a circle sticker and cover the item (like these on Amazon) or just add a circle or X. This is not a checklist neighborhood hunt where you pick up the item – the neighbor might not like you carrying their dog home. LOL.

You’ll want to snag this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable to get the full list of items and clues!

Best Tips for Having Scavenger Hunt

Best Tips for Having Scavenger Hunt

If you’ve never thrown a neighborhood scavenger hunt for kids, then you may not know what to expect. Enjoy some of the best tips for having a scavenger hunt for kids, teens, or even adults!

Have Fun with It

Have a prize for the winner! This could be something as simple as a certificate, bragging rights, or a small prize. You could even have money along the way if playing with teens or adults (who act like kids!)

Make it a competition!

See who can complete the scavenger hunt the fastest. Part of the fun is seeing who can complete the scavenger hunt the fastest! You can do man verses time, team verses team or man verses man depending on how many players and how much time you have.

Work as a Team

Make it a team effort! Put people into teams and see which team can find all the items on the list first. Or give each team member a different row (if doing the checklist) or have an order of riddles children have to solve if doing the 20 rhyming clue cards. You make the rules based on your audience, personalities and the number of players.

End with a Treat

After the scavenger hunt, have a little something for everyone. This could be a treat, prize or even just some fun conversation – aka polite bragging rights. Scavenger hunts are a great way to bring people together, get to know your neighbors or act as ice breaks for new friends!

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Printable

Now that you know all about neighborhood scavenger hunts, it’s time to get out there and give it a try! Be sure to print out this scavenger hunt printable before you head out. Happy hunting!

neighborhood scavenger hunt printable for kids

What you get with purchase:

  • 20 Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Kids PDF Instant Download
  • Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Toddlers
  • Scavenger Hunt Riddles Answer Key
  • Do not touch this clue cards (in the case of doing this in a public place.)

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Not ready to purchase? No problem. We have other ways to have fun with neighbors. Check out our free printables library and print a You’ve been Elfed, You’ve Been Boo-ed or You’ve Been Egged freebie! They all are great ways to have fun with your neighbors.

free neighborhood printable games

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More Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Don’t let the fun stop there! If you love scavenger hunt ideas for kids, take a look at this collect of printable scavenger hunts in our store. The majority of these scavenger hunt printables are easy riddles for kids but some are a basic checklist. Enjoy!

  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Indoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Flashlight Scavenger Hunt in the Dark
  • Birthday Scavenger Hunt
  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt
  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt
  • New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt
  • Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt
  • Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt

What is your favorite part of having a scavenger hunt? Is there a scavenger hunt them or time of year you love?

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final neighborhood scavenger hunt. How did it work for you? did you adapt it? What was your child’ favorite part? How long did the scavenger hunt take?

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Very Cool Ice Cream Party Printables

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June 21, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Plan a low-cost ice cream party with these fun party printables! Sweet ice cream party ideas including printable decorations, ice cream party games and activities for a memorable and very cool ice cream social. Use for a classroom incentive, end of the year party, sports celebration, or ice cream birthday party.

DIY Ice Cream Party Printables on a Budget

What’s more fun than an ice cream party? Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, a summertime pool party, an end of the year celebration or just a special treat for your family and friends, an ice cream party is always a hit!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Warmer weather means it’s time for a scoop of cool, creamy ice cream. Celebrate your special occasion with an exciting ice cream party that will make your guests smile. These ice cream party ideas include ideas for an ice cream sundae bar, fun games, and cute party décor all guaranteed to create a sweet time!

Ice Cream Party Ideas

If you’re looking for some great ice cream party ideas, we’ve got you covered. From decorations to games to activities, we have everything you need to make your ice cream party a success!

ice cream party ideas

Enjoy these fun and easy ideas for hosting an ice cream party that will be sure to please everyone.

Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Choose a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry…the options are endless! Fill mason jars with some fun toppings like chocolate syrup, sprinkles, crushed cookies, or fruit (bananas/strawberries.)

Set up an ice cream toppings bar so guests can customize their sundaes with their favorite flavors. Include a dessert table and serve up some delicious ice cream themed desserts like an ice cream cake or petit four cakes.

Party Activities

Of course, if you’ve ever eaten ice cream, you know it goes fast.  What will you do after the sweet treat is eaten? That is where planning party activities is important.

Put play back in your party plan. To keep the guests busy and having a fun time, play some fun ice cream themed games like “Cherry On Top” or Sundae Relay.”

Party Decorations

No ice cream theme party is complete without some fun and festive decorations.  Stay with a party theme and get started decorating. Amazon has some amazing ice cream party décor. Decorate with ice cream themed tableware, balloons, and garlands.

Here are some great ice cream party supplies and ideas to get you started.

  • Purchase Ice cream themed tableware like plates, cups, and napkins
  • Decorate with cute balloons and streamers in ice cream pastel colors like pink, purple, and green
  • Add the touch of an ice cream banner or sign
  • When you guest go, gift ice cream themed party favors like stickers, tattoos, or decorated ice cream scoopers
  • Search Pinterest for DIY centerpieces made with ice cream cones or sundae dishes
  • For a fun activity, have a photo booth with props like giant ice cream cones, colorful wigs, and an ice cream truck backdrop
  • Add a sweet sundae bar or an ice cream cake for a special treat!

If you want to keep it low cost, you can also decorate with our printable ice cream party decorations and games.

Printables for Your Ice Cream Party

Now that you have some ideas of what to serve and how to decorate, let’s talk about ice cream party games!

In this colorful Ice Cream Party set, you’ll find cute party decorations to print out and games that make sure that your guests think your party is cooler than cool.

Decorations

low-cost Ice cream party decorations printable

Print out a sprinkle ice cream banner, cupcake toppers, food tents, and even a party checklist that will help you stay organized while you’re planning your party.

This printable set includes adorable Ice Cream Party Décor including…

  • Ice Cream Bar Party Banner
  • 3 Ice Cream Party Signs
  • Ice Cream Cupcake Toppers
  • Ice Cream Party Table Confetti
  • Ice Cream Party Topping Tent Cards
  • Ice Cream Party Shopping Checklist
  • Ice Cream Party Favor Treat Bag

Games and Activities

low-cost Ice cream party games and activities printable set

With games that get the kids moving, like the Human Piñata Game (don’t worry – no one gets hit in this game), to those that get everyone laughing, like the Ice Cream Eating Contest, you’ll find everything you need to make sure your party is a hit!

This set of printables include party activities like:

  1. Sundae Relay Game
  2. Cherry On Top Game
  3. Ice Cream Eating Contest
  4. Pin the Cherry on the Sundae Game
  5. Donuts on a String Game
  6. Blind Fold Taste Test Game

… and more! This set includes a total of 10 Ice Cream Party Games. If you love Minute to Win it Games and Kids Party Games, these fun ice cream birthday party games will be a perfect fit for your bash! The set includes instructions on how to play each game and a helpful supply list for shopping.

Ice Cream party ideas printable ice cream decor and games

What you get with purchase:

  • 10 Ice Cream Party Games with directions and supply list
  • Ice Cream Bar Party Banner
  • 3 Ice Cream Party Signs
  • Ice Cream Cake Toppers
  • Ice Cream Party Table Confetti
  • Ice Cream Party Topping Tent Cards
  • Ice Cream Party Shopping Checklist
  • Ice Cream Party Favor Treat Bag

With these printables, you’ll have everything you need to plan a fun afternoon and decorate too!

Download the Ice Cream Party Printable Set

Free Party Planner

Not ready to purchase? Download our free printables including this birthday party planner for an ice cream celebration or any old party event.

free birthday party planner printable

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final ice cream party ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

No matter what kind of ice cream party you’re planning, these ideas will help you make it a success. So grab your scoop and get ready to celebrate. This happy day is going to be a big hit!

themed birthday party ideas for the girls

For more party fun, take a look at these other themed party ideas.

  • Tea Party Ideas
  • Sleepover Party Ideas
  • Spa Party Ideas
  • Art Party Ideas



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Indoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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June 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Solve these fun indoor scavenger hunt riddles for kids. If you are looking for some creative at home fun, use these 20 rhyming clue cards to find your prize. This indoor treasure hunt is perfect for snowy, hot or rainy days… or use anytime! Instantly print your indoor scavenger hunt digital download now.

printable indoor scavenger hunt riddles for kids

Rainy days or summer heat slowing you down? Not anymore! Entertain the kids at home with a printable indoor scavenger hunt with clues. The kids will love it and you’ll have a great time helping guide them as they read each clue to solve the rhyming riddle.

Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Kids love scavenger hunts but not all scavenger hunts can be done without leaving the home. This one’s great indoors. It’s fast-paced, fun and only a little bit challenging. Kids get to discover a lot about their homes and utilize some teamwork as they race to solve clues and discover fun prizes.

Indoor treasure hunt for kids with rhyming riddles clue cards printable

How to Set Up a Kids Scavenger Hunt for Indoors

Scavenger hunts do not have to be challenging. If you have a printer, you can have your own treasure hunt with just the click of a print button. To get started, you’ll need to download you files and print them out on your color printer. To make the cards more sturdy, consider using cardstock if you have it on hand.

The next step is to prep for the scavenger hunt by cutting the clue cards apart, and deciding which cards you’ll use. You can just use the ones that work best for your home, use less to make the hunt easier for younger kids, or use all 20 to extend the fun. The printable set includes blank cards so you can custom the scavenger hunt for your family or occasion too!

Set out the clues in the order you want the kids to find them and keep the first clue to hand to the players when you explain the game. You’ll have the scavenger hunt list answer key, in case anyone gets stuck on a house clue.

Once you have everything ready, it’s time to start the fun!

How do you start a scavenger hunt?

Before you begin a scavenger hunt with clue cards, you need to hide each clue card. Do yourself a favor and write the number on the back of the card. You can also use the answer key we provided and keep the same order we already have. Once the cards are in order, hide them in the correct spots.  If a clue card reads

“A clock can tell time, a pencil can write. What utensil do you use, to take a really big bite?.”

That means the next clue card should be hidden in the utensil drawer.

Practice the scavenger hunt so you can make sure you did not make mistakes when setting it up.

To start a scavenger hunt at home, keep your first clue card. You can read it aloud to your children or hand it over to your the players to read themselves. At this point, the players are on their own as they begin the challenge. You can be there for support if they are stumped on one of the fun riddles.

What are some good scavenger hunt clues?

Good scavenger hunt clues are just a tad bit challenging. That means to you they may seem like easy clues (or very obvious), but you want your child to scream out the answer as if they were so excited to quickly get the clue puzzles correct.

Example clues for an indoor scavenger hunt include…

indoor treasure hunt riddle idea

You fill me up, then drain me when done. Adding lots of bubbles, always makes me more fun.

fun indoor scavenger hunt clues

I have a round knob and also a lock. Visitors and salesman may give me a knock.

at home scavenger hunt clue card

At this point, you might be tempted to stop. Keep going and look in the place at night you will plop.

All of these riddles are found inside our indoor scavenger hunt set.

What are some good scavenger hunt prizes?

While prizes are required, it certainly is fun to have a reward of some sort at the end of the scavenger hunt.  It can be as simple as screen time tickets or a fun snack you make together.

Some kids scavenger hunt treasures include…

  • Candy
  • Snacks
  • Screen Time
  • Money
  • Treasure Chest with Chocolate Gold Coins
  • Small Toys
  • Incentive Coupons
  • Gift Cards

You can hide a prize with each card or keep the big prize for the end of the treasure hunt with the last clue card.

What are some scavenger hunt variations?

If you are looking for some scavenger hunt ideas, try variations on how to play. One way to play is to have the kids work together in teams. This can be a lot of fun, especially if you make a rule that the first team to find all the clues, or the team with the most points at the end, wins a prize.

If you have younger children playing, you might want to consider having an adult or older kid help each team. This way everyone can join in on the fun, and no one feels left out.

Another variation is to have a time limit. This adds a bit of extra pressure and really gets the kids excited as they try to beat the clock.

If you want to play again, or use the same scavenger hunt clues for a different occasion, you can always mix up the order of the clues. This way, even if the kids remember where some of the clues were hidden, they’ll still have to search high and low to find them all as they have no idea what clue will be next.

Which every scavenger hunt idea you choose, have fun and make your day a great one!

Indoor Scavenger Hunt Printable

This creative indoor scavenger hunt PDF set comes with the clues you need for easy set up and uses standard items you’ll have around the house like shoes or toilet paper. So there’s no need to worry about having to run out and get supplies, you have everything you need to make a stay inside day into a super exciting day!

And because all you need is a printer to get started, you can set this indoor game up today, in just minutes. Here’s an example of what you can expect from this indoor scavenger hunt for kids.

Indoor scavenger hunt clues printable

What you get with purchase:

  • 20 Indoor Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Kids PDF Instant Download
  • Indoor Scavenger Hunt Riddles Answer Key
  • Bonus: Scavenger Hunt Blank Clue Cards Template

Download and print these twenty rhyming riddles for kids, teens, or tweens today! Please note this is a non-editable set but we do include a blank scavenger hunt template if you wish to add your own clues.

Get the printable PDF now and get started on your indoor scavenger hunt today.

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More Scavenger Hunt Fun

Scavenger hunts can be used for toddlers, teens, adults, or kids of all ages. If you are looking for more scavenger hunt fun, take a look at these year-round scavenger hunt ideas. Also enjoy our fun selection of scavenger hunt ideas in the shop.

Birthday Scavenger hunt idea

There are creative ways to bring the fun to your home. If home scavenger hunt riddles are more your thing, how about going on a Birthday Scavenger Hunt? With 20 rhyming riddles, your child can race around the home until they find their final treasure. It’s a fun way for your tween to get their gifts. You can have a present with each clue or all the presents at the end. Use at a birthday party or as immediate family fun.

There are other ways to incorporate treasure hunts into a teen party. Take a look at these other printable scavenger hunt ideas…

  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Camping Scavenger Hunt
  • Alphabet Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers
  • Public Location or Mall Scavenger Hunt
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt
  • Flashlight Scavenger Hunt for Night
  • Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt (Checklist and Clues)

Find a full list of holiday scavenger hunts and ideas including Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving and so many more.

If it’s the summer heat that is keeping you indoors, get creative with summer fun by adding these Outdoor Pool Games. Pin to Pinterest.

The best pool party games for teenagers

Finally, if you are indoors due to the wet weather, take a look at these Rainy Day Activities for fun indoors and outdoors. Pin to Pinterest.

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Fun Dinner Conversation Starters for Families

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May 17, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Ready for meaningful mealtime conversation? These dinner conversation starters are what you need! Download and print 65+ engaging topics and questions that are a perfect fit for connection at the dinner table. Set includes blank cards to add your own relevant questions.

Best Dinner Conversation Starters for Families

Dinnertime is a valuable time of the day to connect as a family. It’s a time to share how your day went, to catch up on news, and to enjoy each other’s company. Dinnertime conversation starters are a great resource to keep the conversation flowing and to prevent awkward silences.

Coming up with topics of conversation can be tough, especially for kids. Often small talk occurs but we don’t get to the root of who our child is. We miss this occasion and before we know it days have turned to years and we are waving good-bye in the review mirror as they drive off to college.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of family dinner conversation starters that will help get the conversation flowing around the table. Turn regular family dinners into a favorite family activity.

Why are Family Dinner Conversation Starters Important?

printable family dinner conversation starters for the dinner table

Family dinner conversation starters are important because they help families connect with each other. They provide a way to share news, catch up on what’s going on in each other’s lives, and enjoy each other’s company.

In addition, family dinner conversation starters can help prevent awkward silences and to encourage friendly talks about important topics and lighthearted conversations that make a big impact on family bonds.

How to Use Family Dinner Conversation Starters

There are many ways to use family dinner conversation starters. They can be used as icebreakers to get the conversation started, or they can be used to keep the conversation going if it starts to lull. The important thing is to find a way to use them that works for your family.

Some families like to go around the table and have each person share one thing about their day. Others like to pick one conversation starter and discuss it as a family. And still others like to use conversation starters as a way to get to know new family members or friends.

Simply print and cut the cards. Add them to a bowl and use as you’d like for a routine dinnertime. You could also make a conversation starter jar. Fold the cards, insert in the mason jar and keep it lidded on the dinning table.

Easter basket plastic easter eggs family conversation starter cards idea

Alternatively, get creative with how you use these cards. Is it a holiday or special time of year? Incorporate the holiday into how you use the conversations. For example, during Easter put a different conversation card in plastic Easter eggs. Put all the eggs in an Easter basket in the center of the table. During the lent season, a family member can draw and an Easter Egg and you can go over different dinner questions during the spring season.

What are Some Good Family Dinner Conversation Starters?

How many times do you use the question “How was your day today?” in a year? For me, I use it daily and often forget to use my pocket full of reliable conversation starters for kids. While it’s great to know about their day, go deeper than asking such a generic question.

Some good family dinner conversation starters include:

  • Did anything interesting happen at school/work?
  • What are you looking forward to this weekend?
  • What was your favorite part of the day?
  • What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
  • What was the best thing that happened to you today?
  • Tell me about your friends.
  • Who do you admire most and why?
  • What was the best thing about your day?
  • What do you like the most about the person sitting to your left?
  • What is the funniest thing that happened to you this year?
  • If you could turn someone nice – who would it be?
  • How would your pet describe you?
  • What is your favorite family tradition and why?
  • If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?

These including funny conversation starters but also deeper conversation starters where you really dig into your child and spouse’s heart. What are are their fears, hopes, desires, dreams?

Dinner Conversation Starters Printable

Erase the awkward silence and create a memory your kids will pass on to their kids. To help get the chatter going, we’ve designed a easy to use printable that you can print out, cut apart, and leave on the table for family dinners.

There are 69 conversation starters and once you use them all, you can go back through the cards- the answers will change over time and depending on who is answering the question. For example, “What was your last thought before going to sleep last night?”

Family Conversation Starters Printable Cards

These helpful cards help your family get deep with these discussion starters that are great for both kids and adults. In this Family Conversation Starter Cards Printable PDF Set, there are 69 convo starters and a blank page of 24 so you can add your own questions. Print the blank page as many times as you’d like to create personalized starters for your family or the time of year.

Make time for people who make time and learn more about friends and family at dinner time! Pull out some of the cards and use when hosting a dinner party, for Thanksgiving dinner or even Christmas dinner party. A good friend and party guests might enjoy reliving their earliest memory, dream job, favorite holiday, biggest regret, most desired superpower or favorite movie. They also make great conversation ice breakers for adults and kids alike. It’s the perfect time to use the blank cards to add topics and questions that are a fit for those individuals you are hosting. It’s sure to bring the laughter.

Download Family Conversation Starter Cards Printable Set

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There are so many amazing ways to use these useful cards, you’ll be in awe of how much more your kids are willing to open up to you when you use these dinner conversation starters. Start a new dinnertime family tradition with these awesome cards!

More Family Time Ideas

If you are looking for more quality time ideas for families, take a look at our Family Traditions. Don’t worry, it’s not a Hank Williams song. It’s real ideas for quality time for family (or even a spouse!) There are many fun ideas for year-round and ways to encourage, love and support one another. They are excellent for those with a quality time love language.

family traditions and quality time ideas

Take a look at these additional quality time ideas for family…

  • Plan a staycation
  • Create and try new foods
  • Create a family game night and try new games with a list of ideas
  • Volunteer at a church or non-profit organization
  • Print a bucket list of family bonding ideas
  • Have bucket list for all seasons
  • Plant a backyard garden
  • Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt

You might also enjoy, 20 Loving Words for Kids. Print these words of encouragement to uplift your children other than good job! Pin to Pinterest.

loving words of affirmation for kids

Also see how we turn in one of our favorite “be the good kid” quotes into a canvas and hung it in our child’s room. Easy peasy. Such encouraging words for kids to visually see daily. Pin to Pinterest.

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Father’s Day Handprint Art

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May 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Need an cute DIY Father’s Day Card? Download these printable Father’s Day handprint art & crafts for dad! These father’s day gift ideas are keepsakes that leave a lifetime impression! Choose from five different themes. Download and print today!

printable handprint art for fathers day gifts

Looking for a unique and meaningful Father’s Day gift? Why not try making something special with your little ones’ hands? With these fun Father’s Day handprint art ideas, you can create adorable handprint art that will be treasured forever.

Whether you want to make a card or picture, there are plenty of different ways to get creative with your little ones’ hands! These handprint Father’s Day ideas are perfect for kids of all ages and can be customized to dad’s favorite things.

Father’s Day Handprint Art Ideas

handprint art fathers day gift ideas

1. Make a handprint tree!

This is a great way to show how much your family has grown, and dad will love seeing all of the different handprints. Simply paint your child’s handprint on a piece of paper, and help them add the tree branches. You can decorate the tree with other materials, like acrylic paint, glitter, or markers.

2. Create a handprint heart!

This is a great way to show your love for dad on Father’s Day. Simply paint your child’s handprint in the shape of a heart and add some small doodles around it for extra detail. You can frame this heart or add it to a card, and you’ll be sure to make dad’s day with this thoughtful gift!

3. Recreate your child’s favorite memory with his handprints.

Whether it was the first time they met dad or their first Father’s Day together, a fun handprint art project like this is a great way to commemorate a special memory. Using paint brushes, paint your child’s handprints on a piece of paper and help them add in the details of the memory. You can even add photos or other mementos to make this project extra special.

4. Make a handprint wreath!

This is a beautiful and unique way to show dad how much he means to you. Simply paint your child’s handprints on a piece of paper, then cut them into the shape of a circle and tape them together. You can add other materials for decoration, like glitter or paint, to make this wreath truly special.

5. Handprint Baseball

This was our favorite Fathers Day handprint gift as my husband played college baseball. To make this gift, paint a young child’s hand with stamp ink and add it to to a baseball. We put are on a baseball bat ball stand.

6. Make a handprint card!

Handprint cards for dad are a great way to show how much your kids love dad on Father’s Day. Simply paint their handprints onto a piece of construction paper and add any other details to make the card extra special, like paints or markers. You can even help them decorate the inside of the card with a special message or drawing for dad!

Printable Father’s Day Handprint Crafts

To help make Father’s Day even more special, we’ve put together some printable Father’s Day handprint crafts that you can easily download and print for the kids. From a simple rocket ship footprint craft to a grilling handprint craft, there are plenty of fun ways to make dad smile on his special day!

DIY Handyman Father’s Day Card

Have a dad that an fix anything. This cute father’s day card is perfect for capturing the handprints of daddy’s little helper! This is a wonderful idea for the child that has two helping hands. You could even pair with this candy Father’s Day toolbox craft.

dads little helper fathers day handprint card printable

Handprint Fishing Card for Dad

Any dad’s love to fish? Attach a handprint to a fishing pole with this adorable “I’m hook on you dad! Happy Father’s Day!” Pair with our fun Father’s Day dessert, fishing cupcakes.

fathers day cards for preschool kids

Handprint Dinosaur Father’s Day Card

Any awesome dad’s in the house? If your son or daughter loves dinosaurs, this handprint art is pretty dino-mite! You can incorporate some of these dinosaur party ideas into a fun time for dad and the kids.

Handprint Grill Card

Is dad getting a new grill, apron or grilling set for Father’s Day? If so, pair with this grill father’s day card for a daddy-o that is king of the grill. Dad’s grilling partner adds handprint flames to the grill.

printable fathers day diy grill gift from kids

Footprint Rocket Cards for Dad

This would be perfect for an engineer or someone in the space industry (cough, cough in our house.) If you have a dad who is out of this world, create this footprint father’s day card “love you to the moon and back!”

Fathers day space gift footprint craft for toddlers

What makes Handprint (and footprint) Father’s Day cards the best? They preserve your child in time and are keepsakes that are treasured forever! Your kiddos will have so much fun choosing their father’s day themed card and painting their palm and feet to create this craft for dad.

There are many ways you can craft these adorable handprint art prints. Frame these for a cute handmade gifts, add the to a photo album, or attach to an already planned father’s day themed handprint gifts. For teachers. they make cute preschool classroom father’s day crafts for toddlers.

No matter what you choose to do for your Father’s Day handprint gift, you’re sure to make dad smile with one of these fun and special Father’s Day handprint craft projects. So get ready and start crafting today!

Fathers day handprint and footprint printables

If you’re looking for something fun and unique, try one of these easy crafts. With 5 different designs, there are plenty to choose from or to let each child make a different design for dad. They are perfect for a preschool classroom, just use as DIY toddler Father’s Day gift ideas. You can also do this quick and easy craft at home as a DIY Father’s Day gift with the help of mom.

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Free Father’s Day Printables

The fun doesn’t end here. Not ready to purchase? We have plenty of cute, free printables for Father’s Day. Make your very own Our Dad Rocks photo frame or dad can have his very own BBQ Rub Seasoning Jar. They are adorable Father’s Day Gift ideas for little hands to craft.

diy fathers day crafts with free printables

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More Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Do you have young kids or are you in charge of a preschool classroom? These Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: are cute preschool gift ideas or an even be used for older kids in elementary and preteen. They are creative and unique Father’s Day kids’ craft ideas that will bring a smile to Dad’s face!

With these Father’s Day Printables, you’ll be ready to celebrate dad to the fullest! We gathered some of the most adorable and creative dad gifts in this list of Father’s Day printables. Check out these gift ideas and printable Father’s Day cards for the super hero dad, the golf lover, the grill master, and more.

Want to get crafty at home? Check out these unique DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Adorable photos, wreaths, snacks and more.

Looking for similar content handprint crafts for Mother’s Day? Try these Mother’s Day Handprint ideas too! Just like your dad craft only for mom. Offer mom a cute card filled with adorable hand and footprint art. This mother’s day gift is perfect for toddler and preschool age children. Simply paint their thumb, foot and handprint and lay it down on the card. It’s the mother’s day gift that remains frozen in time.

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Fun Summer Activities for Kids

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May 3, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

Fun summer activities for kids are great, but they can get expensive fast. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do that won’t break the bank. Print this free summer activities checklist and summer planner to help you get started!

Fun Summer Activities for Kids printable checklist and summer planner

Summer’s here and that means warm weather, sun, and a lot of time to enjoy the great outdoors! Whether you love taking on adventurous activities, relaxing by the water, or just want to find something for your kids to do during those long summer days, we’ve got some ideas for you!

While it isn’t as expensive as traveling, summer staycations can become quickly expensive. If you are looking for some low-cost summer activities for the kids, it’s important to plan. Spending just an hour at the beginning of summer can change the entire outcome. A summer planner can not only give the kids something to look forward to, it can keep your expenses in check and help budget for more costly kids’ activities.

How can I make summer fun at home?

To create summer fun at home, have a list of summer activities you and the kids will look forward to. Staying home doesn’t have to be boring but staying organized will allows you to enjoy the lazier days and hope for the more exciting days that are planned. Our free printable summer calendar is an excellent tool for seeing what’s ahead.

If you need ideas for how to make summer fun while staying home, involve the kids. After all what are fun summer activities for kids if the kids are not the ones involved in the planner. Sit down at the end of the school year.  A family dinner is a perfect time to brainstorm. You can use this free printable summer checklist. Use the ideas listed or review them as a spring board for some of your own family bucket list ideas.

Kids Summer Activities

Are your kids a fan of the great outdoors? If so, there are plenty of great activities that you can take on to keep yourself busy and entertained during the long summer months. Hiking, camping, kayaking and other awesome outdoor adventures await! If you’re not so much into roughing it, there are still a ton of fun activities for kids (and adults) to enjoy outside in the sunshine.

Is staying inside the confided space of walls, doors and air condition more your jam? If so, plan some unique summer activities for at home. Hosting a bake off, plan a day where you make different cuisines, or work through a family game night bucket list.

Take a look at some of our favorite super fun summer activities for kids:

  • Visit your local farmers market and pick out some fresh fruits and veggies for a healthy snack
  • Head to the park for a game of frisbee or catch
  • Go swimming at your local pool or beach
  • Take a nature walk and see how many different types of birds or animals you can spot
  • Collect some pretty flowers and make a bouquet
  • Fly a kite on a breezy day
  • Go on a photo scavenger hunt
  • Have a picnic in your backyard or at the park
  • Set up a tent in the backyard and have a sleepover
  • Make s’mores in ice cream cones
  • Catch fireflies and craft lightning bug plastic eggs
  • Collect rocks for rock painting and lay them on a trail
  • Play tag, hopscotch, or any other classic summer games
  • Have a water balloon fight!
  • Take a nature walk and see how many different types of bugs, birds, and animals you can find
  • Set up a sprinkler and have fun
  • Visit a water park
  • Create a solar oven and bake cookies
  • Buy a challenging puzzle and work on it throughout the summer
  • Go for a bike ride around your neighborhood
  • Have refreshing cold treats like ice cream and popsicles
  • Have a car wash day with family cars and kids bikes and riding toys
  • Make homemade pizzas with fresh ingredients from the farmers market
  • Paint with water
  • Draw with sidewalk chalk on the driveway
  • Plant a garden with your favorite flowers or vegetables
  • Craft cardboard boxes into cars for a drive-in backyard movie night
  • Visit all the playgrounds in your city

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer! These are just a few boredom buster ideas for kids of all ages. Get creative and come up with some fun summer activities of your own.

Summer Checklist & Planner Printable

To kick off the fun, we’ve put together a free summer checklist of so many fun activities to make the most of your summer days. With this free list of summer activities for kids, you’ll never run out of fun things to make this the best summer ever! We’ve also included a summer planner page to fill in with all your summer schedule activities.

free printable summer bucket list planner and checklist

What included in your Frugal Summer Fun printable set:

  • Low-Cost Summer Activities Bucket List
  • Summer Activity Schedule Calendar & Planner

So what are you waiting for? Grab your free summer checklist and start making the most of the best season of the year!

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You can even have this laminated. That will allow to erase things, cross off activities completed and overall keep your checklist in good shape.

More Summer Fun For Kids

There are so many fun summer activities to explore! Whether you want to stay busy or just relax, there’s plenty of excitement waiting. Get out there and enjoy the sunshine! Looking for more ways to make summer the best season ever? Check out these summer resources today!

The Visual Summer Bucket List has a full list of fun activities to add to your summer schedule. Pin to Pinterest.

If you want a full list of seasonal activities, take a look at all of our Family Bucket List Ideas including a summer bucket list and 80s summer throw back bucket list. Pin to Pinterest.

If games and parties add the most excitement to your summer plans, you will want to add these must have kids games to your summer checklist. Use for picnics, holidays, family nights, neighborhood gatherings or even birthday parties!

Backyard Games: Play in in a park or in your own yard, these outdoor games are fun for the family, neighbors, or a birthday party. They even can be used at a backyard graduation, picnic or even family reunion.

Minute to Win it Games with Water: Ready to get wet? Take these wet n wild games to the backyard, park or even to the beach. These games include water guns, water balloons, buckets of water and more. Best of all, the games move fast requiring over one minute each. Guaranteed fun ahead!

Outdoor Minute to Win it Games: Have 60 seconds? These outdoor minute to win it games are timed and perfect for keeping a party moving along. They include non-water games as well as a few water games. If you love a fast pace, these are really great quick and easy games. They are getting the kids outside in the fresh air.

Pool Games: Ready to host a pool party? Stop asking what you can do and start doing. Print these pool party games that are perfect for a small group or large gathering. The set includes new, classic and retro pool party games. Make sure to laminate the game set for easy reference of directions and supplies when you are around the swimming pool.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt:  Take the fun outdoors with this backyard scavenger hunt for kids. These 20 rhyming riddles will lead kids on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Have a fun prize at the end or small treasure to collect as you go. They include common supplies found at home.

Camping Games: Sleeping under the stars or just enjoying a twinkling fire pit? These camping games bring instant fun under the stars. Use in the backyard or bring on your next camping trip. They bring great fun to little campers.

Glow in the Dark Party Games: Make it an epic event when you add some neon and glow in the dark party fun! Add glow party games, fun foods, party décor and more. It’s a great start or end to your summer plans.

Outdoor Night Games: Has the sun gone down? Have the sun has set, the fun doesn’t have to end. Enjoy these outdoor night games for a sleepover or late night party.

Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens: This teen scavenger hunt is great for a birthday party or youth group event. It includes a public scavenger hunt checklist where groups split into teams to declared the winner!

Family Reunion Ideas: After a long time apart, what activities will you use to fill your family reunion. These family reunion ideas, activities and games will keep the fun going.

Beach Games: Head to the ocean with a large group or just the family and bring these beach games. This outdoor games include many common items like  beach towel, bucket, beach ball and, of course, sand!

Do you have a favorite summer activity that didn’t make the list? Let us know in the comments below or share with us your summer activities on Pinterest!​



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The Best Trampoline Games

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Need boredom busters for summer? Are you ready for backyard fun? Dust off the cobwebs when you get these kids games to play on the trampoline. Enjoy sixteen of the best trampoline games for kids . This printable games set includes outdoor games instructions and a supply list. Get ready to have a jumping good time!

Interactive Trampoline Games for Kids Printable

There are tons of fun ideas for the trampoline. Have you ever slept under the stars in a sleeping bag? How about jumped on the trampoline with a sprinkler beneath? Have you used chalk to turn the trampoline mat in a Twister board? Who has popped bubbles while jumping? If your child has tried any of these ideas, you likely are wanting to come up with some new activities for the kids.

Fun Things to Do on a Trampoline

Create your own family bucket list for fun trampoline ideas for kids. It can be used year-round or add it to your summer bucket list.

  • Play on the trampoline while the sprinkler is underneath
  • Get chalk and turn your mat into a Twister board or Hopscotch game
  • Use chalk to color on the trampoline
  • Have a sleepover and sleep under the stars in your sleeping bags
  • Fill the trampoline with ice cubes
  • Turn on a bubble maker and direct it to blow bubbles within the net
  • Put Dawn dish soap and water on the trampoline mat for a slipper good time (it also cleans!)
  • Play classic games like Ring Around the Rosie, Simon Says, or 4 Corners
  • Have a sword fight with pool noodles
  • Jump on the trampoline after a big snow
  • Play Fun Trampoline Games

Trampoline games are great for kids because they can be played over and over. In addition, many of these outdoor games require common things round in your garage. From soccer balls, to soft balls, balloons, a jump rope and more. They bring things out of store and remind us how to have fun without electronics. Get ready to get outdoors and enjoy these fun backyard activities for kids (and even adults!)

Trampoline Safety for Kids

Trampoline Games for Kids

Since many of these games include multiple kids on the trampoline, it’s important to know and have a list of safety tips for the kids.  Review these trampoline rules before you get started.

  • Have a trampoline net keep the entrance zipper closed when on the trampoline
  • An adult must be near by for supervision
  • No gymnastics, summersaults or flips.
  • Remove all debris from the trampoline
  • Review safety materials for the trampoline
  • Keep within the assigned weight limit of the trampoline
  • Keep fingers away from the springs

What are some fun trampoline games?

Growing up, I recall some incredible games on the trampoline. However, if I try to bring up some of the retro and classic trampoline games with my kids, I completely cannot recall how to play trampoline games or even what resources they required. It’s like a complete mind blank. That was my purpose for creating this printable trampoline games set. The set includes old and new trampoline games and even some land games you can bring to the trampoline mat.

how to play trampoline games in the backyard

Without further adieu, let’s get starting taking a look at these fun kids trampoline games.

Rock Paper Scissors

How to Play: I bet you have hard of this classic game but have you played trampoline rock paper scissors with your body? Jump on the trampoline and land to make a rock, paper or scissors shape. Slowly eliminate the competition becoming the final winner. We bet this game keeps your heart rate up, especially the longer you are in the competition.

Accessories: None

Bombs Away

How to Play: In this trampoline game for 3 ore more, players dodge incoming balls or water balloons. Two or more players stand on the outside of the trampoline tossing them toward the center.

Accessories: Balls or water balloons

Pirate Leg Stand

How to Play: Standing on one leg can be a bit of a challenge. How about standing on one leg while on the trampoline or while one person jumps? Be the first player to test your coordination on the mat. Longest standing pirate, wins.

Accessories: Stop watch

Gaga Ball

How to Play: This classic game is brought from the pit to the spring. “Ga-ga ball!” Can you hear it? Hit with one hand a ball toward another player. If it hits below their knees, they are out. If it hits above their shoulders or bounces out of net, you are out. Make sure everyone has a change to hit. Last person standing wins.

Accessories: Ball

Castle Attack

How to Play: A king must keep his castle from being attacked. In this game, the king stands in the trampoline enclosure and avoids balls flying in from the attackers. When the king his hit, a new player becomes the king. The player that is able to be the king the longest, wins.

Accessories: Stop watch and balls.

Bum Wars

How to Play: 1, 2, 3, 4, I declare bum war! players jump, land on their bum and jump back to their feed (or knees) in one jump. See who can continue this rhythm the longest, wins.

Accessories: None

Dodgeball

How to Play: This traditional game goes from the gym to the trampoline. Trampoline dodgeball. Divide the mat with a line of chalk or painter’s tape. Split players into teams of two. Throw balls to peg the other team’s players with the ball. If they catch the ball, you are out. if you hit a player, they are out. The first team to loose all their teammates, wins.

Accessories: Chalk, painter’s tape, softer balls

Air Ball

How to Play: The goal of this gam is to catch the ball mid jump. Every player gets ten tries to air catch. The persona that catches the most balls with ten chances, wins!

Accessories: Tennis balls

Telephone

How to Play: Similar to “I’m going on a picnic game” only with their body. The first person strikes a pose. The second player strikes the first players pose and their own new post. This cycle continues with the third player and so forth until someone messes up on the order of the poses. The game goes on until you can’t remember all the posses.

Accessories: None

Crack the Egg

How to Play: Also called popcorn. One player lays in the middle of the trampoline in a ball position. The other players jump to pop up the egg and have the player release their legs from their hands. If the egg cracks, they are out. Switch places and give another player a chance to be the egg.

Accessories: None

Birds in the Nest

How to Play: This fun game continues outside the trampoline net with the center of the trampoline being the bird’s nest. Assign one player to be the bird. They hide different colored balls around the yard. Each runner is assigned a colored ball set. On the start of go, the runners go find their colored balls and bring them back to the birds nest. At any time, the bird can call the runners home and they must counted to ten before leaving the nest again. The runner that finds all their colored balls first, becomes the winner and then the next bird.

Accessories: Lots of colored balls, blindfolds

Lava Ball

How to Play: This game is also called Poison Ball. Players avoid various sized balls on the trampoline mat. If a ball touches them, they are out. Players must keep moving.

Accessories: Various size balls or water balloons

Freeze Bounce

How to Play: One person is the caller. Everyone jumps until the caller yells “freeze!” Everyone has to freeze. If your feet hit the trampoline last on the freeze, you are out. Last man standing, wins. Twist this game up with a fun playlist and add music and some cool dance moves. When the music stops, freeze!

Accessories: None

Keep It Up

How to Play: How long can you keep a beach ball in the air? What if more are added? This can be a trampoline game for 1 player or many more. Just don’t let the the ball hit the mat.

Accessories: Inflatable beach ball

Reverse Limbo

How to Play: Similar to the game of limbo on you have a rope and go above the limbo line (not below.) Use the trampoline springs to get air and bounce over the limbo line. Each cycle, the line goes a bit higher.

Supplies: Jump rope

Jump Rope Snake

How to Play: Try to avoid a slithering snake. One player waves the snake on the ground. if you get bit (touched) by the snake, you are out.

Accessories: Jump rope

Who are these games for?

The best thing about these games is there are perfect for all ages. You easily transfer each of these games into toddler games or teen games. They even will be enjoyed by playful adults.

Toddlers: Toddlers can easily play all of these games. Young children will need older kids to guide them through instruction and reminder of the rules. If creating a mix of ages, split teams into various ages or create pairs with older and younger kids.

Kids: This game set is perfect for kids. Especially competitive children. They are excellent for exhausting active children.

Teenagers: Trampoline games make excellent teen games. Adapt the games by turning them into fun glow in the dark party ideas or even pair with outdoor games at night for the neighbors.

Adults: Come on adults. Get in on the fun and try not to run over your child in an effort to declared the victor!

Want all these games at your finger-tips? Be sure to download and print this entire list of Trampoline Games.

Printable Trampoline Games Directions & Supply List

Ready to get organized? Get all the games we mentioned above. Download and enjoy 16 of the Best Trampoline Games for Kids. This printable game set includes all the directions you need for trampolining fun.

Printable Games to Play on the Trampoline with the Kids

The digital download set all comes with a list of other fun trampoline ideas and a supply list so you have all the trampoline accessories you need to bring these outdoor games into fruition.  Common supplies include timer, whistle, rope, balls and water balloons. Many of the items you likely already have on hand.

Once you print your games, you can laminate them for use over and over. That allows it to be outside in different weather conditions and keep it form getting ripped, wet, or damaged.

Whether you are creating a summer bucket list, planning a birthday party, or just want a list of kids activities at home, you will want to print these Trampoline games today. It’s time to put the play back in your plans. Grab your printable today.

Printable Trampoline Games for Kids PDF

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More Backyard Fun!

Fun backyard games for kids

The backyard is an oasis of fun? If you are looking for more ideas for the kids, take a look at all these outdoor games you can play in your own yard.

Backyard Games: Play in in a park or in your own yard, these outdoor games are fun for the family, neighbors, or a birthday party. They even can be used at a backyard graduation, picnic or even family reunion.

Minute to Win it Games with Water: Ready to get wet? Take these wet n wild games to the backyard, park or even to the beach. These games include water guns, water balloons, buckets of water and more. Best of all, the games move fast requiring over one minute each. Guaranteed fun ahead!

Outdoor Minute to Win it Games: Have 60 seconds? These outdoor minute to win it games are timed and perfect for keeping a party moving along. They include non-water games as well as a few water games. If you love a fast pace, these are really great quick and easy games. They are getting the kids outside in the fresh air.

Pool Games: Ready to host a pool party? Stop asking what you can do and start doing. Print these pool party games that are perfect for a small group or large gathering. The set includes new, classic and retro pool party games. Make sure to laminate the game set for easy reference of directions and supplies when you are around the swimming pool.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt:  Take the fun outdoors with this backyard scavenger hunt for kids. These 20 rhyming riddles will lead kids on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Have a fun prize at the end or small treasure to collect as you go. They include common supplies found at home.

Camping Games: Sleeping under the stars or just enjoying a twinkling fire pit? These camping games bring instant fun under the stars. Use in the backyard or bring on your next camping trip. They bring great fun to little campers.

See more fun games for the backyard, parties, and travel in our printable games store.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your fun and interactive trampoline games.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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STEM Challenges for Kids & Classroom Scavenger Hunt Printable

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These STEM Challenges for kids help promote one (or more) of the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In other words, they are very educationally beneficial while also being a ton of fun! Enjoy these steam building challenges and as a bonus enjoy this printable scavenger hunt in the classroom.

STEM Printables - STEM Building Challenge and STEM Scavenger Hunt

Making learning fun is always a goal for parents and teachers alike. You want your kids to be entertained, but nothing’s wrong when there’s a little education going on at the same time. It helps make the most of playtime. There are many STEM toys out there that are great at helping foster skills and learning concepts while also being fun for kids.

Speaking of STEM, however, your kids can have fun without buying special toys. There are many building materials you can use that are found in your own home! Things like:

  • LEGOs (okay, this is a special toy, but most already have these painful blocks at home!)
  • Q-Tips
  • Aluminum foil
  • Toothpicks
  • Paper plates
  • Straws
  • String
  • Empty toilet paper rolls
  • Plastic wrap
  • Pencils

It’s amazing what you can build with when you get a little creative!

STEM Challenges for Kids

We have put together a fun printable STEM Challenges pack for kids. We hope your kids enjoy building these different items using household materials. There’s also a fun STEM scavenger hunt included!

Once you print these fun STEM worksheets, you will see a number of fun activities. Clip the cards for more handheld fun or leave the paper as is. We recommend you print on cardstock paper so the challenge cards or sheets stand up to long-term use.

You’ll see the supplies list within the STEM Challenge cards. Your kids can refer to this each time they go to make something new.

Examples of building STEM Challenges for Kids that are included:

  • Catapult
  • Robot
  • Tall Tower
  • Marble Maze
  • Straw Rocket
  • Hexagon

You can always add to the challenges by coming up with more things for your kids to build and create!

Of course these are perfect activities for at home, but they can also be used in the class – share with your teachers!

STEM Scavenger Hunt

STEM Challenges classroom Scavenger Hunt for Kids Printables PDF

Give your kids a break at building by taking them on a scavenger hunt in the classroom! This classroom scavenger hunt printable offers a list of STEM-related items that your kids can find at home or when out. Print the hunt again and again each time you go somewhere new!

When doing the scavenger hunt, your kids will have to find things like something…

  • With wheels
  • That needs a battery
  • That cools items
  • Reflective
  • Symmetrical
  • Asymmetrical
  • That can dissolve in water

All of the items in the scavenger hunt uses one of the fields of STEM, so they will be learning why they are searching.

How do you do a scavenger hunt in the classroom?

This scavenger hunt checklist is the perfect classroom activity. Keep it within the four walls or extend it around the school or even outside to the playground.  It extends the lesson into something fun and engaging which totally equates memorable.  Imagine that light bulb moment that will go off when taking a science assessment but connecting the test question to the science classroom activity.

Another way to extend the science lesson, once they do this stem scavenger hunt at school, have them make their own scavenger hunt activity. Use this science lesson (or any lesson that is similar) and let the kids go to down making their own scavenger hunts for classmates. I bet they get very creative and competitive! You can even use this on another subject – how about a DIY math scavenger hunt?

For team building, pair up kids in tables or teams and let them take the classroom treasure hunt checklist their peers made. Do you have science buddies? If you are apart of an upper grade, pair students. Older students can be paired with kids from lower elementary classrooms. There is a lot learned in teaching a younger peer. Let them guide their science buddy through this simple scavenger hunt and science activity.

This can be the perfect activity for online learning too. For distance learning or virtual activities using the computer (even if at school), this can be a series of images they find on the web similar to a photo scavenger hunt only collecting images and adding them to their Google classroom photo library/folders.

STEM Challenge for Kids Printables

STEM Printables for Kids - Building Challenge & Scavenger Hunt

Download our free STEM Challenge & Stem Scavenger Hunt printables. This steam activity and classroom scavenger hunt printable comes in a PDF format so it can easily be viewed on a tablet or downloaded to a printable science worksheet.

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Looking for more fun STEM activities? Check out our STEM Projects for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.

Our 5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids are always fun too! Pin to Pinterest.

We have a great scavenger hunt for the first day of school! Don’t forget the Back to School Scavenger Hunt. Go an at home treasure hunt for your school supplies! Pin to Pinterest.

back to school supply scavenger hunt clues for kids



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