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August 9, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

When planning a birthday party, entertainment can be expensive. Enjoy these low cost science party games for kids. Our fun printable games will delight kids of all ages… they won’t even know they are learning! Download these 11 Mad Science Party Activities and put the play back in your party plan for your young scientists.

Science is for everyone and that’s why science party games make sense! Not only can they be used for birthday parties but also for classroom party games or just a fun get-together with friends. You don’t have to be a genius to understand and enjoy science, which is what makes these games so popular.

How do you make science fun for kids?

Fun and party are pretty synonymous- no? That means if you are hosting a mad science party, you are gonna need to make it fun. The best way to make science fun for kids is to have hands-on learning in play. In fact if you are really prepared with the science play, kids won’t even know they are learning.

You can make science fun at a Mad Science Party by incorporating science into games and activities. Plan ahead, have a list of games and game rules. Lastly have all your supplies together. Science party game supplies will include items like corn starch, glue, jelly beans, balloons, string and even science party favors. You can even incorporate white lab coats and safety goggles.

Science Party Games Ideas

So how do you make those science activities fun? Turn them into science party games! Teach children to make slime, bubbles, mix colors, and more.

The secret to throwing a science party game is that you need to have a variety of games available. Since science has many different aspects, we’ve tried to cover them all! These science based party games rock!

A few of our favorite mad scientist party games include:

Atomic Adam Jelly Bean Rush – This is a race to see who can get the most jelly beans from one plate to another using a straw.

Balloon Blow-Up – Using a funnel, the kids will fill a balloon with baking soda and a plastic bottle with vinegar. The fun happens when both items are mixed together!

Science Scavenger Hunt – The fun begins by you choosing what the kids will find for their scavenger hunt. Be fun and creative! An example – find a magic potion bottle filled with mustard.

Mad Science Party Charades – This is a timed game where the group is split into two teams. Each group has to guess what the other group is acting out!

Burst the Atom – This game involves balloons and everyone around tries to pop the balloons. Guarantees an eruption of laughter.

Slimey – This game on the printable is so much fun because kids get to do a science experiment. Plus slime makes a fun science party favor.

Test Tube Relay Race – This is a fun racing game where the goal is to create colors by mixing colored water together.

Catch the atoms – Consider this a more fun version of an Easter Egg hunt where the kids are catching atoms instead of Easter eggs!

As you can see, there are games of ALL sorts available. You just have to choose what kind of party you want to throw and go with it! You’ll find ALL of these aforementioned games in the printable mentioned below.

Science Games Printable

This Science Party Games Printable is perfect for kids who want to learn about science, or for those who already love science and want to improve their skills. This printable features different games that cover a variety of topics in the field of science.

Adding games to a birthday party is a fun way to bring the entertainment. It keeps the guests engaged and keeps the party lively. Throwing a fun party like this does take a little bit of imagination, but ALL the work is done for you with this science printable! The best part of throwing a party like this is that ALL of the games are already ready for you!

There are a total of 11 science birthday party games and activities. Simply print this PDF out and you’ll be in science heaven watching everyone do these various games together!

With this printable, you’ll be able to create a science party that everyone will be talking about for weeks to come! You can use it for a birthday party, classroom party, or just a fun get-together with friends. Science is for everyone and these games are the perfect way to show that! Purchases made are available for instantly download. That means get your printable in a matter of seconds.

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Free Printables

Not ready to buy? That’s okay. While we believe that low-cost entertainment like science party games is part of the party plan, you can also plan for your upcoming birthday party in other ways.

Download our free printables form the free printable library including this free birthday party planner. Get prepared with your guest list, kid’s science party décor, food ideas and more.

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More Science Fun

Want more. Prepare for the party with these Mad Science Party Ideas. Open up the lab with these super science birthday party ideas. Host a mad scientist party in your home with these mad scientist party ideas including decorations, mad scientists party foods, cake ideas, games and activities sure to please any brainiac birthday boy or girl. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for a few Mad science party activities? 5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids is perfect for keeping the party going and distracting your guests when new Oohhs & Aahhs… Enjoy such science experiments as Geometric Bubbles, Glow in the Dark Volcanoes, Replicate Ocean Currents and more! Pin to Pinterest.

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. Pin to Pinterest.

Have you ever thrown a science themed party? What were some of the games that you played? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you! These science party games at home are perfect for any age group!

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Editable Elf on the Shelf Calendar

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August 2, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Are you ready to plan for the Elf on the Shelf this year? This is a completely editable Elf on the Shelf calendar printable pdf that you can customize. Includes fillable fields for your own Elf on the Shelf ideas. Enjoy new creative, original, and funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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The best way to enjoy the Elf on the Shelf tradition with your child is to be prepare for the holiday season. Coming up with new idea each evening can be a bit of a challenge. For that reason, we have put together a completed Elf on the Shelf calendar. All you have to do it download and print. However, you might want to add your own Elf on the Shelf ideas. If that’s the case we also include a blank Elf on the Shelf calendar template so you can fill in your own Christmas Elf ideas for the kiddos.

This calendar template was something you download and printed. It was found in our free printable library as well as with sets in our Elf prop store. Once printed, you could write in your new ideas and your supply list.

Many of you requested a version that could be edited on your computer. You spoke, we listened! Now you can get our Elf on the Shelf calendar template and digitally edit online using a free version of Adobe!

Elf on the Shelf Calendar of Ideas

We have created an Elf on the Shelf Calendar of Ideas. This includes 24 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas. In our free printable library,w e have listed all 24 days of ideas and the supply list of Elf props you need for these ideas. This keeps you prepared for the entire Elf season.

An example of Elf on the Shelf Calendar Ideas include…

Elf returns in a package (or use these Elf Arrival ideas and arrival letters)
Elf hides candy canes
Elf makes a bumble gum balloon
Elf rolls down the stairs in toilet paper
Elf makes snowflakes from q-tips
Elf plays Twister
Elf turns into a burrito

In addition to given ideas, this free elf on the shelf calendar includes a blank template. This allows you to print and use a pencil, pen or marker to add your own ideas. You can also write down the supplies you will need.

In addition to this set, we have created an editable Elf on the Shelf calendar. This PDF uses fillable form fields for your convenience. That means fill out on line and print for your seasonal use.

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Please note that this Elf on the Shelf Calendar PDF uses fillable form fields for your convenience. Here are a few FAQs about the blank calendar template printable for Elf on the Shelf.

What software do I need to edit this document?

For the most reliable results, you will edit the Elf on the Shelf Calendar document using Adobe PDF reader. Get it for free here https://get.adobe.com/reader/. Make sure you have the latest version for your files to work correctly. If using a Mac please open in Adobe PDF Reader as the Mac Preview software does not work well with fillable fields.

I notice a grayish purple box in the editable calendar fields. Will this show when I print the Elf on the Shelf calendar?

No, the shadow box will not show when it prints. This shadowed field is put in the document simply to show you where you can edit the template.

I don’t have a printer. How can I print this document at a copy center?

If you do not have a printer, no worries. Download your PDF file. Edit and save the document. You can print the item at your local copy center. I prefer to use the Staples Copy Center near me. You can have it shipped to your home or pick up at your local Staples store. Learn how to print at Staples.

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Take a look at this video for how we edited the Elf on the Shelf Calendar in Adobe and how we printed the document using a home computer.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Want to edit all your Elf ideas on your computer? Grab the Editable Elf Calendar with Fillable fields.

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. This includes an Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar. It is a perfect kids calendar for sharing the word of God and the story of the birth of Jesus with your child.

Shop the Advent Calendar for Kids, Elf on the Shelf notes, Elf letter, printable notes, jokes for kids, printable letter ideas and so much more!

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Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Included in our free printable Elf library is the non-editable Elf on the Shelf Calendar Template. this means you can use the list of ideas and supplies we share or print the blank template and write in your own ideas using a marker, pencil or pen.

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Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Elf on the Shelf Meaning Explained

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July 26, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

The Elf on a Shelf has become a Christmas tradition for many families. But what is the point of this Christmas visitor? Learn more about The Elf on the Shelf meaning explained here. Plus enjoy new, creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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The times is here! It’s the season when a mischievous little red guy returns to millions of home. A little naughty and a little nice, some may be confused as to why this little elf is welcome into the homes of many. If you have been wondering about Who is the Elf on the Shelf and are uneasy knowing where to begin, we have all the Elf answers for you today!

The Elf on the Shelf Explained

The Elf on the Shelf is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it has been around dozens of years. Over the years the history of the Elf has evolved but one thing remains true. The Elf is a visitor from the North Pole. He is sent from Santa with a little bit of Christmas magic. During the holiday season, the Elf visits the homes of many boys and girls. He will hide in a new place each day. Every evening he returns to Santa’s workshop to report to the St. Nick who has been naughty and who has been nice. With the help of the family Elf, the big guy can create his nice list for making presents for good boys and girls.

Elf on the Shelf History

The tradition of the Elf doll has actually been around for over 50 years. Some might argue for closer to 100 years. Whichever the argument, one thing holds true. It is that the Scout Elf doll was originally a children’s book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. Together they self-published the book “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” in 2005. It is paired with the original The Elf on the Shelf doll. This doll has a red body, white triangular collar and red hat. This particular elf doll and story are copywritten meaning you might see knock-offs but they are not the actual Elf doll.

The Elf on the Shelf tradition took off in 2008 when the Elf on the Shelf doll earned a Best Toy Award from Learning Express Toys – a specialty toy and game retailer. You can find vintage Elf dolls from the 1940s, 1950s and 1970s. Some of the vintage elves aka shelf sitters carry a similar red outfit as Scout Elf. Others have shades of green, stripe patterns and even jingle bells.

Elf on the Shelf Book Summary

If you have an Elf on the Shelf doll, you likely have an Elf on the Shelf story book. This is because neither product is sold individually. The Scout Elf doll comes with the Elf on the Shelf hardcover book. However, if you got your doll second hand you might be wondering more about the Elf on the Shelf story.

The Elf on the Shelf Book summary tells the story of an Elf’s visit. Each day the Elf arrives in your home. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits their family starting around Thanksgiving. Each evening he/she goes and returns from the North Pole. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. It is very important that the Elf is not touch each evening or the elves’ magic will be lost! Upon arrival each family is able to name their special Elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve.

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What’s the point of Elf on the Shelf?

The purpose of the Elf on the Shelf is to bring a little bit of Christmas magic into your home. It keeps the spirit of the season alive as you count down the days until Christmas day. Call the Elf a precursor or a welcome to Christmas morning on December 25. Who is the Elf on the Shelf for? The Elf on the Shelf is perfect for a family that celebrates Christmas and the arrival of Santa. If you area family that celebrates the birth of Jesus, there are many ways Christians can use Elf on the Shelf in the home too.

In addition to the spirit of Christmas, the Elf is also a good reminder to younger children to be good. Kids’ behavior can change with just the prompting of “don’t forget the elf is watching!” It’s like immediate Santa surveillance. This positive Christmas character’s purpose is not to bring shame or anxiety to young children but rather to remind them that this season is about good deeds and acts of kindness toward others.

Elf on the Shelf Tradition

This Christmas Tradition begins with a book and a red North Pole Visitor aka The Elf on the Shelf. Of course, this holiday tradition can be adapted to any Elf doll. For most families, the same Elf arrives every year. That means after year one (when your family adopts and names their Elf on the Shelf) the same Elf will arrive each year. It is your families dedicated elf. Some families grow their Elf family with the arrival of Elf babies or multiple Elf dolls.

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Buy Now

Want to begin the Elf tradition? Now that you are ready for buying and Elf on the Shelf, it’s important to know where to get an Elf book and doll. Many retailers carry the Elf on the Shelf brand. Some places even have knock-off elves if you are looking for all different shapes and sizes.

First, since we have a good Elf the Shelf sale, be aware of the Elf on the Shelf black Friday deals. Since Elf often arrives on Thanksgiving or close there (some start December 1st), you do not want to wait too long for your Elf to arrive. That is why many prefer the Amazon Elf on the Shelf store for quick 2-day shipping. Of course, check out these other shops for sales, deals, and fast shipping.

Elf on the Shelf on Amazon
Elf on the Shelf at Walmart
Elf on the Shelf at Target
Elf Printable Accessories (Instant Digital Downloads)

With some of these options you can ship directly to your home or pay online and pick-up in the store.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
Elf on the Shelf Emails with New Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

How to Make Elf Snot Slime with Printable Label

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July 15, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Y’know the neon green stuff that sometimes adorns a bad elf’s nose? Enjoy this fun Christmas activity. DIY Elf Snot Slime with directions and a cute Elf printable label. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Awe man, this is absolutely gross… but a must for your Christmas Bucket List. Instead of taking yourself out of a sticky situation, hop on in one. Easily make Elf snot with this fun recipe and tutorial. This is an adorable Christmas activity for kids or you can whip up this easy slime recipe and make a fun gift card holder, stage a gross Elf on the Shelf scene, or create homemade prank gift for a DIY White Elephant Christmas Gift Exchange.

What are some Gross Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

I mean, some kids just like like it silly. If you child loves for their elf to do outrageous antics, we have some fun ideas for you. If you have a child that would crack up at any gross Elf idea, take a look at some of these crazy and absurd and officially gross Elf on the Shelf ideas. From peppermint poop to toothpaste Oreos to Elf snot, your gonna love how crazy Elf can get during the holiday season.

Naughty and Gross Elf Ideas

Elf eat pet food
Elf pees himself (using peas)
Elf poops a peppermint in the toilet
Elf poops a Hershey Kiss on peanut butter cookies
Elf hides in the broccoli with a “gross” sign
Elf shreds a snowman into marshmallows
Elf pees lemonade
Elf cleans Elf pet poop (tiny chocolate morsels)
Elf fills Oreos with toothpaste
Elf is sick with green snot.

See these ideas and a Huge List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

In addition to this silliness, have a fun (yet incredibly gross) Christmas activity for the kids – Elf Snot Slime. Follow the directions below for and incredibly outrageous, yet fun holiday activity with your Elf on the Shelf.

How do you make snot slime for Elf?

A few supplies are needed for this fun Elf Snot Slime tutorial. In this snot recipe, we use neon green food coloring. if you are not making snot and making another fun slime recipe, you can use another color. Having clear school glue, contract solution and baking soda are easy ingredients to make the best slime recipe time and time again.

Note: This is not a slime recipe with Borax.

Supplies

Cylinder Jar (we used this one from Hobby Lobby)
(2) 5 oz bottles of clear Elmer’s school glue
Neon Green Gel Food Coloring
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 1/2 tablespoons contact solution with Boric Acid
Sticker Paper* or White Cardstock
Elf Snot Sticker Sheets (see below)
Mixing Bowl
Fork
Measuring spoons
Optional: Ribbon or string
Optional: The Elf on the Shelf Doll

* Avery Sticker template 22807 in 2 inch size or Avery Sticker template 94514 in 3.5 inches.

Directions

The easy slime recipe & tutorial are pretty simple. It takes about 5 minutes (if not less) to perfect. You can use it immediately.

First, put your clear school glue into a bowl.

Add some neon green food coloring and mix together. Ad as much coloring as you need until you get the bright green color your prefer.

Next, sprinkle the baking soda over the top, and mix well with a fork until there are no lumps in your slime.

Add in the contact solution and mix with the fork.

Finally, after you’ve mixed with the fork for a while, mix with your hands until it’s nice and stretchy. Your slime is done.

To store, add the Christmas slime snot to your jar or container.

Print the Elf snot labels to cardstock or sticker paper (Avery Sticker template 22807 set of 16 at 2 inches or Avery Sticker template 94514 set of 4 at 3.5 inches)

Put the Elf Snot sticker onto the jar or tie the cardstock gift tag with a ribbon or string.

Tips

Any contact solution or eye drops with boric acid will work.
If the gel-like slime is still sticky add a few more drops of contact solution.
Batch can be directly cut in half if you only need one jar. A full batch will make 3 jars
I used a 2.7 ounce jar from Hobby Lobby (here) which works perfect for the small elf snot printable circles/stickers.

How to use Elf Snot Slime

There are many ways to use this fun Christmas craft. Make it with your child as a Christmas activity or a DIY Christmas Gag Gift. You can also make it alone to stage an Elf scene.

If you are looking for ideas for your Elf slime snot, take a look at these uses.

This is a funny gag gift for a DIY White Elephant Christmas Party.
Find a sealed container or wide-mouth jar and make this a unique gift card holder for a prank gift. (Do you dare take off the lid for a fun prize?)
Pair with an Elf Prescription as for sick Elf on the Shelf idea.
Make this a funny Elf on the Shelf idea for your family elf or elf pets.

Elf Snot Printable Label

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. This includes our Elf Snot Label Printable.

Included in this Elf Snot Set are two sized labels. This includes 3.5 inches (for larger jars) and 2 inches (for smaller containers.) You can print this on card stock, printer paper or Avery Sticker Paper (templates 22807 or 94514 .

Simply purchase the Elf Snot labels. Download your PDF file. Print on your printer or send it to your local copy center. You can’t tell from our photos, but ours was printed on Cardstock (cheaper option) and then we used hot clue to glue the label to the slime snot jar. My point is, either the sticker paper or card stock will appear amazing on your snot jar.

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18 Fun Back to School Games – Minute to Win it Style!

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July 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: April Fools Day, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Tired of the same old boring games at your back to school parties or first week of school activities? Try these 18 fun Minute to Win it Back to School Games that are great for kids and adults alike. Download, print and enjoy today!

Celebrate the new school year and get the kids excited with fun back to school games. The first day of school is an exciting time for everyone, from the kids who are heading back to class to the parents who are finally getting a little peace and quiet.

And while those first few days might feel overwhelming as you try to get organized for the new year, setting up some fun games will help decrease everyone’s stress level! In this post, we’ve got everything you need for a fantastic back to school season, including fun ideas for the kids.

Back to School Games for Kids

Let’s take a closer look at a few exciting back to school games for outdoor fun with a group of classmates or friends.

Back to School Toss – This game of strength tests students’ accuracy as they toss these balls using string tied onto them. On the count of three, students try to see how many they can toss into their buckets. You can make this even more fun by choosing teams to compete against each other.

Pencil Drop – This game is a test of balance and patience as students try to keep their pencils from hitting the ground. All you do is line up into two teams and pass the unsharpened pencil down the line without using your hands. The first group make it to the end of the line with a pencil in hand, wins!

First Day Jitters – This game is played like hot potato, but with a book! When the music starts, students pass around this book. The last one to hold it when the music stops is out. When only one student remains, that person wins!

Back to School Minute to Win It Games

Get your kids ready for back to school with our printable first day of school activities. The PDF is filled with easy to set up games that need every day items you can grab locally or get delivered by Amazon.

To use the packet, just download and print the pages at home on a color printer. The supply list is included so you don’t have to worry about forgetting anything.

Here’s a sneak peek at two of the games:

Keep Up Your Grades – This game of skill challenges kids to use their A game to keep their balloons in the air. This is a challenging one, but kids love it when they get the hang of it!

Sticky Note Challenge – Cover your teammate or classmate with Post-It notes the fastest and you might just become the teacher’s pet! When the timer hits 60 seconds, who will have the most sticky notes stuck?

Face the Cookie – Players must move an OREO cookie from their forehead into their mouth within one minute. Players can not use their hands at anytime during the game!

Using common school supplies like a paper bag, pens, glue sticks, rubber bands, and apples. Your download comes with a full list of items for the games and directions for all 18 games.

How to Use the Back to School Games

There are several ways to use these games. You can have a fun last day of summer with your kids and some neighborhood friends or even help set these activities up for your child’s classroom.

The beginning of the school year can bring a lot of anxiety. For teachers, these back to school activities make great simple icebreakers or team building games as students share a challenge and try to solve a task. It’s a great way to make a new friend as you introduce new classmates to you and the classroom. They might find school a fun place to return!

They also make great back to school party games if you want to invite classmates over to meet before the first day of school too! Have so much fun playing games that are a bit school themed. End summer break and excite your child about their school supplies and first day of school. You can even choose one of the games to play each day after school paired with a fun snack!

How to Play Minute to Win It Games

The basic idea of a minute to win it game, is you have 60 seconds to complete a challenge. You can complete the task before the time, or you can complete the task with in the time.

How to Score

With each game, the adult (or individual in charge) decides how points are awarded. For example, the first person/team that finishes, gets 3 points, the next team 2 points, the last team one point. Alternatively, you can award one point for anyone that finishes. This scoring system needs to be established ahead o the game so that there is no confusion as the games are played.

How to Establish Teams

Before the game begins, teams must also be established. You can play as an individual, in pairs, or even in teams.

Invidudal: For smaller groups of kiddos, invidudal rounds are best. This gives each play an opportunity to earn their own points and play each 60-second challenge. If any games call for multiple players, you will pair up for that game but each player will be awarded individual points for “winning” the challenge.

Pairs: Groups of 2 to four players are also good with small group. This means each player will not participate in every game but rather a handful of the 18 back to school games. This is also a great way to pair younger kids with an older student. Group members will be working on earning points for their team.

Team: If playing with a bunch of kids, large teams are best. One member for the team will be selected to a challenge each round. You can do the challenge multiple times, if desired. Challenges are completed to declare yourself the winning team!

There’s no limit to the ways you can use these fun games so download the printable packet to get started!

Minute to Win it Back to School Games PDF

Start the school year with something silly and fun. These games are memorable and make a really fun school tradition. Playing them will instantly create a memory bank file in your child’s memories.

What you get with your Minute to Win it PDF File:

18 Back to School Minute to Win It Games List PDF Instant Download (3 pages)
Minute to Win it Games Score Card

Back to School Games Printable PDF Files

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More Back to School Games

Start the school year with some excitement. Take a look at these other kids games including back to school bingo, indoor games, games for a bunch of kids, games perfect for a small family game night! Perhaps meet at the school playground for some fun water or outdoor games.

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The start of the school year is a great time to create new memories. Look at these Memorable First Day of Schools Ideas and Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Spread Good Cheer with Kindness Elves Printables

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Want some thoughtful kids activities for the holidays? Download and print these kindness elves printables to get your kids excited for Elf on the Shelf and spreading cheer! Choose kindness and get started with these Random Acts of Kindness today. Creative, funny, and new ideas for Elf on the Shelf daily.

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With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about ways to spread some holiday cheer! One fun way to do this is with a little help from the elves. These Kindness Elves Printables are a great way to encourage your kids to be kind and do good deeds throughout the holiday season.

Pay it Forward Christmas Ideas

The holiday season is a perfect time to shower others with daily acts of kindness. You know the expression “the gift of giving.” Giving of yourself and your time really is a gift to yourself. Teach your children the importance of serving others with Christmas pay it forward ideas.

These fun kindness elves notes can be used with or without an Elf on the Shelf. In fact, you can use the ideas to fill your home with the act of serving others not even using an Elf.

Take a look at some of these fun ideas for paying it forward this Christmas.

Pass Out Candy Canes

Clean Your Sibling’s Room

Bake a Treat for Neighbor

Collect Toys to Donate to Someone Else

Collect and Deliver Cans for Food Pantry

Donate Old Blankets or Towels to the Animal Shelter

Write a Kind Note for your Teacher

Forgive Someone and Pray for Them

Volunteer

Do a Chore for your Brother or Sister

Set the Dinner Table

Pick up Trash at the Park

These are just a few of the fun 25 Christmas daily acts of kindness you can do this holiday season.

If you found showing others thoughtful gestures a bit fun, then see more ways to pay it forward with Random Acts of Kindness (RAKs) all year.

What is the Story of the Kindness Elves?

The Story of the the Kindness Elves is a book written by Anna Ranson and Benjamin Byrne. The Kindness Elves storybook introduces children to the joy that showing daily acts of kindness can bring, in whimsical and magical ways. The elves focus on love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness (which you might recognize as the Fruits of the Spirit.)

While the book is an introduction to the Kindness Elves dolls and Accessories Kit, they do not have to be used with holiday kindness gestures. The two can be separated and used individually.

Whether you believe in elves or not, kindness elves are real because acts of good gestures are real. We can all be a secret Santa or an empathetic elf with small acts of kind gestures this Christmas season.

Ways to Use the Kindness Elf on the Shelf Printable

Some say the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear. We all know that using ones vocal chords do the loudest degree might actually do the opposite. This season, bring empathy, gratitude and (of course) holiday cheer by performing Random Acts of Kindness for Christmas.

As busy parents, sometimes it’s hard to come up with new ideas on our own. This Christmas kindness elves resource is all you need to jump start that idea. Once you print off these 25 Kindness Elves Ideas, there are several ways you can use them.

Random Acts of Kindness

Have your kids pick one random act of kindness to do each day! They can choose from the elf ideas or they can write down their own on the cards provided. This promote kindness, sharing, and gratitude in children.

Good Deed Tracker

If you have an Elf on the Shelf, you could put these papers in his backpack and have him bring one to your child each day. Your kid can then do the good deed and check it off the list with the included good deed checklist. It’s like a little book of big kindness record keeper.

Classroom Kindness Challenge

Challenge your child’s class to see who can complete the most acts of kindness! Each day, have your child write down the act of kindness they completed and then bring it back to school to add to the classroom chart. This is incredibly cute if you are a teacher doing Elf on the Shelf in the classroom. You could even make this pat of your school community and give each classroom a challenge of getting the most RAKs.

Kid’s Choice

Let your kids choose which act of kindness they want to do each day. They can mix it up and do different things or they can focus on one type of act (like always giving compliments or a smile).

Start a Kindness Chain

See how long you can keep the kindness going! After your child completes an act of kindness, have them find someone else to do something nice for. That person can then pay it forward and do something nice for someone else. Keep going to see how long the chain can be! You could incorporate this into a Christmas paper chain craft alternating festive red and green construction paper. See how long your chain can get.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Cut the mischief! Toss the pranks. If you have an Elf on the Shelf doll, he can deliver cards with acts of kindness kids can do each day. This could be delivered with his new location each day. You could even deliver a kindness card in the mailbox as daily mail. You could also have him do one of the acts of kindness himself and then leave a note for your child explaining what he did. Use with an Elf doll or with the original Kindness Elves Dolls. Check out more Elf on the Shelf Ideas here.

Christmas Traditions

Start a new tradition that feels a little bit more true to the celebration of the season. You can easily print off these Kindness Elves ideas and use them in your Christmas Eve traditions. We like to use the kindness ideas alongside our other Christmas traditions like Christmas pajamas, a holiday movie, or even a night before Christmas book!

Give as a Gift

If you LOVE this Kindness Elf on the Shelf printable, then you’re really going to LOVE giving it as a gift. You can package it up and give it to a friend, neighbor, or family member. It makes the perfect Christmas gift!

The holidays are a time to spread cheer and kindness, and what better way to do that than with these adorable printables? These Kindness Elves Ideas are perfect for encouraging your kids (and even adults!) to do good deeds throughout the holiday season. You can use them in several different ways, like tracking good deeds, doing random acts of kindness, or even starting a kindness chain.

Kindness Elf on the Shelf Printables

Choose kindness! Are you ready to print our Kindness Elves Resources? Grab this Kindness Elf Printable Bundle in our Elf store and immediately have 25 daily magic of kindness ideas.

What’s included in the set?

25 Kindness cards on small notes for the elves to deliver (use or without your own kindness elves)
A Random Act of Kindness Checklist to keep track of your progress
Optional: Blank Elf notes for you to personalize fill out on your own

Have an amazing impact while having lots of fun! Let’s make the world kinder – grab these Random Acts of Kindness Elf on the Shelf ideas today!

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More Elf on the Shelf Fun

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!”

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!

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.

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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.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your handprint art for Father’s Day gift ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

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!

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.

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

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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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Elf on the Shelf Printables

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