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Mother’s Day Handprint Art Printable

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September 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Family, Instagram, Kids, Mother's Day, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Ready to celebrate 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.

What do you do for the mother that has everything? I struggle with this every year. While flowers are always the go to, they are a temporary gift. If you are looking for a perfect mother’s day gift that is frozen in time, fingerprint art, footprint art and handprint art is a perfect idea. Mother’s day handprint crafts can be made at home or even in the classroom. In fact, we all can agree a baby handprint and toddler handprint are the most precious thing of all.

So let’s get started. Learn the best paint for making handprint art and then download and enjoy these adorable handprint mother’s day printable cards.

What kind of paint do you use for handprint art?

When making handprint art for mother’s day, it’s important to have the right paint. Especially if you want your product to last a long time. First you must answer the question, what medium is the handprint art going on. Once you have determined if you are using wood, paper, or canvas, you can then determine the paint source. You also want to use a non-toxic, organic paint as you are applying it to your child’s hand.

The following paints can be used on the following sources…

Paper or Cardstock: A non-toxic washable tempera paint will easily stick to paper.

Canvas: Acrylic paint labelled non-toxic is safe to use.

Wood: Milk paint is made of natural ingredients making it the safest choice.

Drywall: Choose a non-toxic interior paint commonly found at Home Depot, Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams.

It is important to wash hands (feet/fingers) immediately after the print is created.

Is there a trick to getting handprint art smudge-free?

Getting the perfect handprint can be a challenge. A few tricks to help a smaller child create a handprint without smudging. Follow these five tips when creating kids’ handprint art for mom.

Tip 1: Have the right paint. When using paper, the best paint for easy clean-up is a non-toxic washable tempera paint.

Tip 2: Use distraction. If you can get an adult or older kids to help you, distract the child while you go through the motions of painting their hand and applying it to the paper. If you do not have as second helper, use an electronic or television to quickly deter their eyes.

Tip 3: Give the handprint artwork a few test runs. Print out extra copies of the mother’s day cards and practice with your little hands.

Tip 4: Use a paintbrush to evenly paint on hand and footprints. Remove excess paint before applying the child’s hand to the printable or canvas.

Tip 5: Lay down the hand very slowly and carefully. Start with laying down the pinky and slowly rolling the hand down on the paper until you hit the thumb. Once all the fingers and palm are placed, press your finger tips above the child’s handprint to ensure no part of the child’s hand is not applied to the paper. When you are ready to lift the handprint off, do this in a reverse motion. Slowly peeling the paper back from the child’s hand.

Give yourself grace. Sometimes the most adorable children’s hand prints artwork is found is in the mistakes. Then years down the road, small smudge might remind the gift receiver of a once-upon-a-time wiggly toddler.

Mother’s Day Handprint Art

The best mother’s day gifts begin with a handprint (footprint or fingerprint.) We put together an adorable Mother’s Day Cart printable set that displays these adorable sticky hands. In our printable Mother’s Day Handprint Keepsake Art set, we use all three prints.

These crafts can be made at home and are perfect for the preschool classroom. Choose the color of your choice. Guide preschoolers and younger kids as they hand their hand down. Allow them to add their name and have fun making these adorable children’s hand print and keepsake art.

This set comes with five fun Mother’s Day Craft Ideas. Our first idea keeps the message simple. I love you Mom. The O in Mom is filled with your kids’ handprint.

This butterfly handprint card has a really cute message “you make my heart flutter!”

Is your mom the queen? Give her a crown with this flamingo handprint heart. You are a fabulous mom. You can also use this handprint flower filled with adorable fingerprint bees!

If Mother’s day footprint crafts is what you desire, look at this heart shape craft for mom.

Handprint Art Gift Tips

To preserve your handprint artwork for mom, consider laminating the project with an at home thermal laminator. Test a dry piece of art before laminating all your projects. It important to choose a low-heat setting.

You can also head to the Dollar Store and pick up low cost photo frames. If you don’t like the color of the picture frame, use a quick drying spay paint to change the color to match your mother’s day gift color palette.

If you need a quick drying tip on your printable art, apply thin coats of paint. Once the art is complete, place the papers to dry in an area with circulating air. You can also use a heater or hair dryer.

Mother’s Day Handprint Printable

Ready to print these adorable handprint crafts? These easy Mother’s Day crafts with handprints can quickly be purchased and downloaded instantly.

This Mother’s Day Hand and Foot Print Set includes flower and bees, adorable butterfly, cute flamingo, Mom message and heart message. In the set we include a brief PDF printable how to so you know where to place handprints, fingerprints and footprints.

Mother’s Day Handprint Art Printable Set

Free Mother’s Day Printables

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More DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Take a look at these DIY Mother’s Day Ideas. Adorable mother’s day crafts and adorable gift ideas that you can create in the classroom or at home. Pin to Pinterest.

These Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids are really precious too. Between the bunch, you should be all set with showering a very special mommy These ideas include a beautiful bouquet handprint flower pot (made from footprints!) Pin to Pinterest.

Freeze memories in time with these Memorable Crafts for Loved Ones. Preserve memories with those young and old. Alive and passed on. Pin to Pinterest.

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Dramatic Pretend Play Restaurant Printables

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April 19, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

The kids will have a blast with these Pretend Play Restaurant Printables! They can now work on their customer service skills by inviting you right into their own restaurant! Perfect for creative play and a fun way to spend some time engaging with your little one. These fun dramatic play restaurant printables are perfect for all ages and are a great way to use their imagination as well!

I remember when I was little, and I was always creating fun scenes and jobs in my head. One of the creative games that I played over and over again was that I was working at the grocery store! There’s just something so fun about pretending to scan items and help out the customers, and this is what stemmed the idea to make these super fun kids play restaurant printables.

These pretend play restaurant ideas are easy to print, which means that the kids can start creating their own restaurant area in the house (or outside!) right away. This fun and interactive game would also be great for a sleepover or a super cute addition to any playroom as well.

What are fun ways to use these pretend play restaurant printables?

This is where the fun starts! Once everything is printed off, your little one can create their own restaurant as they see fit. You get to be the customer and choose food items from the printable menu and wait for your play food to arrive! The restaurant menu promotes literacy as each item not only has visual representation but is spelled out too.

If you have a cute play kitchen or a table that you can pair up with these dramtic play printables, that just adds to the ambiance and fun.

After the meal is served, your child will create the guest check for you to pay for everything you’ve eaten. Use this kit as a time to work on math while counting out the correct amount of money – and just a great way to open up the lines of communication.

You can even add your own silverware and dishes and lay on top of the provided table setting. If you have a play kitchen with plastic food, incorporate some of those 3-D food and restaurant items too. The great thing about creative and pretend play is that there are opportunities for learning fun throughout the whole time!

More Pretend Play Fun and Activities

Why stop with just one dramatic play idea? Here are some other great dramatic play activities and games that the kids will love as well:

Who are these Pretend Play Restaurant printables for?

They’re for anyone who likes to pretend! These would be super cute to have as a birthday party theme as well – and are great for sleepovers or family nights at home.

Toddler/Preschoolers: Early learners will love being able to find their independence in running their own restaurant. This can help them build confidence and learn how to be a big helper, too! Let the creativity go wild. Use for at home pretend play or laminate and use in a preschool classroom set up for a dramatic play center. Add a Melissa & Doug waiter or waitress costume with apron or chef’s hat.

Older kids: Even though these restaurant printable pretend play items are geared toward younger kids, this is where the older kids can have fun being “served” and ordering! Have them sit at the table and see what type of treats and food that they’ll get from their younger siblings. You never know what hilariousness will ensure!

Adults: Interactive play is the best type of play. Sit down and enjoy this time with your little ones. They’ll love that they have your full attention, and you’ll love seeing them take charge and play! This is also excellent for preschool teachers when setting up a classroom. Adults can use this as play prep before going on an adventure to a real restaurant setting.

Tips for Printing These Free Printable Restaurant Ideas

The biggest tip that I have is to laminate the printables once you print and cut them out. This will keep them from getting torn or ripped, and the kids will be able to use them over and over again.

We also keep the restaurant printables and props in an airtight storage container so that the kids can grab it and have everything that they need when it’s time to play restaurant!

Supplies

Restaurant Dramatic Play Printables for Kids
Printer
Paper
Laminator (I really like the Scotch brand but Amazon has a good one too.)

Dramatic Play Restaurant Printables

Have a blast using these pretend play restaurant printables and creating a new family restaurant right at home! Who knows – it might just ignite the drive and desire for your child to create their own business later down the road!

This digital download is quick and easy. You’ll be able to grab the download and start playing right away! This printable is the perfect way to interact and have fun!

Included in these pretend play restaurant printables are:

11 food items and beverages
Restaurant menus
Welcome sign
Open and closed restaurant signs
Guest check printable
Name tags
Coupons
Credit cards/Cash
Table setting
Cash drawer
Calculator

The dramatic play pack set includes 16 printables pages including cover page and copyright printing permission

Download Pretend Play Restaurant Play Today!

Want more fun?

Ready to get outside and enjoy nature? This Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids is always a good idea! Perfect for the spring and summer months! Stay home and collect scavenger hunt clues while trying to uncover rhyming riddles. Pin to Pinterest.

These fun Minute To Win It Party Games are always a ton of family fun, too! These family activities are perfect for teens and adults but can also be played with younger kid sand toddlers when paired up with older kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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72 Fun Family Bonding Activities & Ideas

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April 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Family time is important for bonding and creating new memories. Take a look at this list of 72 Family Bonding Activities and Ideas. Download this fun family traditions checklist to begin the family fun today!

Family time is important for everyone in the family. Planning relationship building activities make for fun memories that you’ll cherish for years. This family bonding activities printable provides year-round ideas of fun things to do together to make great memories together.

Why Family Time?

Whether it’s the bonding time spent with siblings, parents, children or even pets; spending time with family can provide a sense of security and love that cannot be found outside of the people you love the most. In addition, memories are created when something unusual occurs. That means getting out of the same daily routine and adding a new activity to your day!

Fun family activities can overlap with Family Traditions and they can be repeated or you can do them once and never do them again. For example, every Sunday family dinner is breakfast for us. This began as a family activity and quickly grew into a family tradition.

When creating a list of seasonal family activities, consider what your family would enjoy. If you have a larger family (like my family of seven) we have activities on the list that each child/adult would like. Of course, not each activity is appreciated by everyone but we all participate.

Family Bonding Ideas

We all know we should spend more time with our families but sometimes we struggle to come up with activities that don’t end in a shouting match. Making time to build your family bond can often be pushed aside. With that being said, here are some simple family bonding activities that you can do with your family this weekend!

1. Indoor Ice Skating: This fun activity for families on a budget is great for any time of year. Lace up and have fun trying to stay upright or learning how to do new tricks. If you don’t have ice skates, try out skates or even roller blades!

2. Cook Together: Cooking with kids can sometimes be difficult because they always want to play with the food but not eat any of it. Pick a recipe that everyone will enjoy and prep together if possible. Bonus points for trying new foods.

3. DIY Crafts: When was the last time you went to your local craft store? Take advantage of great deals and create something together. Your family will love the memories you create together while coming up with new ideas for future projects.

4. Mini-Golfing: It’s never too late or too early to start playing the game everyone loves. Mini-golf is a great family bonding activity that will leave you with laughs and smiles for years to come.

5. Go For A Hike: It doesn’t matter where you go for your hike as long as it’s somewhere new, exciting and challenging. Pack some snacks, water and good hiking shoes and get out of the house. Bonus: Involve your dog and make it a family adventure!

6. Board Games: Get some old school board games like Monopoly, Pictionary, Life or even Chess and challenge each other to friendly battles of minds. As long as everyone remembers that it’s just a game, you’ll have fun while making memories with a family game night.

7. Family Movie Night: One of the cheapest ways to have fun with the family is to spend a few hours at home watching a movie. Pick a movie everyone will enjoy and get some popcorn too! If your brave, make it a backyard movie night.

8. Yard Games: Whether you call them yard games or lawn games, playing sports in your backyard can be a ton of fun for the whole family. Bring out the badminton set or play a game of football to get some fresh air and burn off some energy.

9. Go on a Scavenger Hunt: We have a huge list of scavenger hunt ideas for at home. From outdoor hunts in the neighborhood, to birthday treasure hunts, and finally seasonal hunts with fun rhyming riddle clues, these hunt are great idea for each new holiday. This might quickly become a family tradition.

10. Family Road Trip: Road trips are a great way to create conversation and get to know one another. Play car games, learn a new skill aka map reading, and discover new places.

11. Family Vacation Stay-cation: When a trip out of town in not in the books, stay in town. A staycation is a great way to get to know your city and down.

12. Forts: Take a rainy day and build indoor forts. Using pillows, blankets and your furniture, all activities for the day must be conducted in the family tent. Laughter definitely included!

13. Volunteer: What feels better, to give or to receive? Teach your child the important as well as the benefit of serving in their community, church, school or another organization.

14. Look at Family Photos: So many memories and moments are caught in photographs. In the era of digital photography, it’s not often your child holds a photo in their hands. Look through older photos and tell a story about each.

15. Use Conversation Cards: Include engaging conversation during the evening dinner. Conversation cards are a great way to engage one another and learn about one another deeply.

These ideas are just a few examples. You can add your own to the list or start with a clean late full of family fun that fits your crew.

Family Bonding Activities PDF

To help you get started with some ideas that you can do each month, here are some easy to put together 72 seasonal activities in a printable list. Simply save this PDF to your computer or phone and have it ready for when you need it!

You can print out the Family Bonding Activities and use the extra space to add ideas from each family member. Everyone will love being able to be a part of the planning and you’re all sure to have a great time together!

Free Fun Family Traditions Printable Checklist Download

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Family Bucket List

If this introductory family bonding list is something your family enjoys, consider take a look at our Huge Family Bucket List Bundle. A family activity checklist for every season you can think of.

Every season, get direction and structure to creating new family traditions and childhood memories. This Year-round Bucket List Bundle includes bucket list ideas for every season – spring, summer, fall and winter. Plus, get seasonal family bucket list ideas for Birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and more. We even snuck in a date night bucket list, to rekindle that flame with the parents. Or get creative with our Bucket List template and fill up to 100 ideas that fit your family.

What you get with purchase:

Enjoy 14 Seasonal Family Bucket Checklists including…

Bucket List Template PDF Instant Download (up to 100 Bucket List ideas)
Birthday Bucket List PDF Instant Download
Spring Bucket List PDF Instant Download
Date Night Bucket List PDF Instant Download
Summer Bucket List PDF Instant Download
Disney Bucket List PDF Instant Download (two colors)
Fourth of July Bucket List PDF Instant Download
Fall Bucket List PDF Instant Download ( + blank bucket list)
Halloween Bucket List PDF Instant Download
Thanksgiving Bucket List PDF Instant Download
Winter Bucket List PDF Instant Download ( + blank bucket list)
Fun Jar for Christmas Bucket List PDF Instant Download
Eighties Summer Bucket List & 80 Playlist
Bonus: National Parks Hiking Trails Bucket List

This Family Bucket Checklist Digital Download Set includes twenty-two printable pages.

Family Scavenger Hunt Printable Set

One activity your family will want to participate in over and over is a seasonal scavenger hunt. Ideas for winter, spring, summer and fall and of course every holiday – Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween and more!

Take a look at this scavenger hunt bundle for at home activities every season.

Free Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable and Sand Bucket Beach Craft

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April 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer, Travel

On your beach vacation, be sure to download a free Beach Scavenger Hunt printable and beach craft. Keep the kids busy with a sand bucket & cute outdoor treasure hunt!

Okay, we all know vacations aren’t always relaxing. Often family vacations are echoed with “what’s next?!” While the sand and waves are really fun, it’s possible you will hear cries of “I’m bored” or my favorite “I don’t know what to do!” If you are looking for activities for the beach, take a look at this fun list of beach activities for the kids (and kids at heart!)

What are some fun things to do at the beach?

Summer is the perfect time of year to head to the beach. If you are looking for fun beach activities, we have a really good checklist of ideas for kids of all ages. From games, to water play, contests and more, you will have so much fun you might have to set a timer to remind you to reapply sunscreen! It’s easy to burn when you are distracted!

Some of our favorite activities include…

Beach Games: Beach games are perfect for using common items you already have in the sand. Ideas include beach Frisbee golf, water relays, beach bowling and more. They are beach activities that will fill the entire day and give someone the claim of victory!
Sand Castle Contest: Divide in teams and see who can build the best sand castle. The whole team can look for natural decorations like seashells, seaweed and more.
Sand Pictionary: Use the sand to play Pictionary. Divide in teams. Teammates will draw pictures in the sand while their team tries to guess. Items can include an ocean animal, objects found on the beach and more.
Fly at Kite: We all know about kites but how often do you get the perfect day to do this outdoor activity? The beach is perfect for giving the right amount of wind to fly a kite.
Beach Crafts: Using sea shells and other beach items, turn your finds into art work. You can also upcycle trash found on the beach for a fun beach craft. Ideas include water bottle jelly fish, sand Play-doh and more.
Beach Party: While on your beach vacation, have a beach themed party. This can include a pirate party, kid’s baby shark party, adult white party, or even a teen glow in the dark neon party.
Minute to Win It Games with Water: Enjoy these water games for kids that last only 60 seconds.
Have a Beach Treasure Hunt: Divide in groups for a team building scavenger hunt. Use a beach scavenger hunt list to find items commonly found on the beach.

If you are headed to the beach this summer, consider this free printable Beach Scavenger Hunt for the kids. It will busy them for awhile. Consider filling as well, their bucket with a snack and drink while they look! This is also good for red flag days when the sea is rough and you can’t get in the ocean.

Beach Tip: consider shipping beach toys from amazon to your beach vacation home. Alternatively, when you arrive at your rented beach house, see if toys were left behind. Many houses end up with renters leftover beach items and supplies. You can also hit the dollar store when you arrive at the beach and leave behind any beach supplies you do not want to cart back home.

Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable Craft

Ready to create this beach scavenger hunt for your trip? Get this free printable, laminate and add to your sand bucket. It’s a perfect activity for the kids and will keep the busy in the sun!

Supplies

Many of these beach craft supplies you might have at home. This is a general list of items we used but you do not necessarily need anything more than a bucket, pencil and the printable beach treasure hunt checklist.

White Cardstock
Corner Punch (we used Martha Stewart)
Pencil
Glue Gun or Adhesive Spray
String or Twine
Beach Pail
Optional Supply Idea: Fill pail with water bottle sunscreen and a snack.

Beach Scavenger Hunt PDF

We have plenty of beach checklists and outdoor scavenger hunts but the the beach treasure hunt printable is on us. Just for you to instantly download create your treasure hunt craft.

The beach house scavenger hunt checklist includes…

beach ball
sand castle
pail
beach chair
umbrella
shell
pink shirt
shovel
red swim shorts
beach towel
seaweed
pretty rock
seagull
flip flops
sunglasses
float

For this list of beach scavenger hunt ideas, anything that can be collected is added to the sand bucket. If it can not be picked up, a check is placed beside the beach item checklist or a photo is taking (more on a photo beach scavenger hunt below.)

This is a free beach scavenger hunt printable. Get this Beach Scavenger Hunt and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Free Printables. Enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your free downloads.

By using this digital download you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you do not have a printer, follower directions on how to print at a local print shop like Staples Copy Center.

Directions

It’s very easy to create this craft once you have your beach scavenger hunt digital download.

Open the printable scavenger hunt in your PDF viewer.

Place card stock in your printer.

Push Print.

You may out the square and trim the corners with a Corner Punch (we used a Martha Stewart punch. It’s a fun craft too to have on hand.)

At this stage, you have the option to laminate your printable to keep it water proof.

Use a glue gun or adhesive spray to stick the beach scavenger checklist to your beach pail.

Tie the pencil with twine to the bucket.

We think a fun option is to fill pail with a few beach items. Consider adding a water bottle, sunscreen and a snack. Everyone knows the sun makes you crave a tasty beach snack.

Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt

This scavenger hunt is perfect for young kids but you can easily convert it into a beach scavenger hunt for adults, teens or youth. Turn this checklist into a Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt.

Race to see who can find the items first. In order to put a check by the beach item, teams must take a photograph of the item. This can be done with a camera or cell phone.

Leave a comment below. On your next adventure, be sure to share what ocean activities you did and add your own ideas too.

Happy fun in the sun and enjoy your beach travels!

More Beach Fun

If you are hitting the beach, we have a huge list of beach tips and ideas. In addition to the beach scavenger hunt free printable, take a look at our our Beach Tips and Tricks for creative ideas to keep your trip flawless and efficient. For something improved and updated, also enjoy these Beach Hacks from a Floridian! Pin to Pinterest.

Are you looking for more fun activities during the summer? Don’t forget our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids. Bucket lists are perfect for organizing a family and giving a visual checklist of summer fun for kids and adults. Pin to Pinterest.

If you love treasure hunts for kids, take a look at this huge list of Scavenger Hunt Ideas. Hundreds of scavenger hunt clues and riddles that are perfect for any season including summer, winter, spring, fall and holidays including birthdays, back to school, Christmas and more. So many fun ideas for perfect scavenger hunt at home or during travel. You can also grab our printable set of year-round scavenger hunts and use them as each holiday and season arrives. This is the best package to cover you for every major holiday. Pin to Pinterest.

The beach scavenger hunt checklist was originally published June 4, 2016. Updated April 12, 2022.

Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable

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April 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

Learn what is a time capsule and what to put inside. Plus, download and print this adorable Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable: A printable time capsule to keep throughout your child’s school years filled with the best of memories.

Time stands still for no one and that is especially true when your kids are growing up. Turn back time and celebrate how things have changed with a time capsule! This time capsule printable is so much fun and it’s a great way to keep those precious memories alive.

What is a Time Capsule?

A time capsule is a container that is filled with items that represent a specific time period. Time capsule ideas are items including anything from photos and clothes to toys and trinkets.

The purpose of a time capsule is to put these items in the keepsake and bury it somewhere so that it can be opened at a later date to remind people of what life was like during that time. Burying it, might just be putting it in the deep crevices of a utility room or other hidden room in the house. A perfect time to open this is a milestone event like a birthday, graduation or wedding.

What to Put in Your Time Capsule?

There are no set rules for what you should put in your time capsule, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

Photographs of you, your friends, and your family
Newspaper clippings from the time period
A list of songs that were popular during that time
Movie tickets or posters
Clothing items from the time period
Sports memorabilia

In our time capsule worksheets, we include the following…

Teacher
School
Photo
Favorite Subject
Favorite TV show
Favorite Movie
Favorite Book
Favorite Song
Favorite Food
Favorite Activity
Favorite Saying/Quote

The sheets also provide an opportunity to answer the following time capsule questions…

When I grow up I want to be…
My best friends are…
I’m really awesome at…
After school I like to…
Next year I look forward to…
This year I got better at…
Something new I learned

How to Make a Time Capsule?

There are lots of different ways to make a time capsule, but here is one easy way to do it:

Choose a time capsule container. This could be anything from a cardboard photo box to a plastic Sterilite container with a lid.
Decorate the container however you like. You can paint it, draw on it, or use stickers to decorate it.
Collect items that represent the time period. As mentioned earlier, these could be photos, newspaper clippings, clothing items, etc. Anything that is important during the time you’re representing works.
Put the items in the container and seal it shut. The sealing process depends on how you’re going to store the container until you open it. If the plan is to bury the time capsule, you’ll want to make sure it is sealed tightly so that water cannot get in. If you’re going to store it inside, a simple piece of tape over the lid will suffice.
Choose a date for when you want to open the time capsule. This could be 5 years from now, 10 years from now, or even 50 years from now.
Label the container with the date and a description of what is inside.
Bury or store the capsule somewhere safe.

How to Open a Time Capsule?

There are two ways to handle a time capsule. The first way is to simply bury it and forget about it until the date that you have chosen to open it. The second way is to store it in a safe place and then open it on the date that you have chosen.
If you want to bury your time capsule, it is a good idea to mark the spot so that you can find it later. If you choose to store your time capsule, make sure to put it in a place where it will not be damaged by water or bugs.

Printable Time Capsule Ideas

Now that you know all about time capsules, why not try making one of your own? This printable time capsule template is the perfect way to get started.

This colorful printable is designed to be put together when your child enters kindergarten and opened when they graduate. It’s a great way to remember all the things that were important during their school years.

The time capsule printable PDF set includes an informational page and pages for each year of school. To use them, print out the time capsule worksheet PDF and fill them out each year on the last day of school.

Last Day of School Time Capsule Includes:

Pre-K Time Capsule Worksheet
Kindergarten Time Capsule Worksheet
First Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Second Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Third Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Fourth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Fifth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Sixth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Seventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Eighth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Freshman Year Ninth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Sophomore Year Tenth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Junior Year Eleventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Senior Year Twelfth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet

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16 Last Day of School Time Capsule Printable PDF Instant Download Sheets

Unlike the type of time capsule that is buried, you’ll store yours in a safe place in your home so you can access it each year and add to it.
Add the completed forms with photos and a few special items to the container so that when graduation rolls around your family has a sweet reminder of your child’s journey.

It makes a perfect Graduation Party Idea. It is instant graduation décor that literally tells a story. Hang on a graduation party banner – perhaps glue each sheet to scrapbook paper and hang using Photo Clip String Lights – and see how your child has grown and changed from pervious years.

Just print it out your Time Capsule Printables and make it unique to your child. Use year after year with all your children and their siblings. Enjoy making your time capsule!

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More Family Traditions and Fun Ideas

In addition to creating a family’s time capsule, enjoy these Family Traditions. Some of our favorite family memories come from this list including family game night, Valentine hearts on the door, and early birthday time capsule interviews. You can even look at the birthday time capsule in these birthday ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of a fun tradition! Take a look at these Last Day or School Ideas. Our favorite end of the year idea was silly string. Of course the beginning of the school year needs traditions too. Pin to Pinterest.

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The Beach Games List – Must Have Beach Activities!

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Summer, Travel

Seventeen super fun beach games for kids and adults. This Beach Games List PDF gives you everything you need to have fun on the beach. Use for family outings, a day trip to the beach, a fun birthday celebration, or a simple way to spend time by the water. All these beach activities are age-appropriate from youth to adults.

It’s time to stop spending time on the beach laying out and do something fun and active instead. These best beach games are so much fun. Once you get started, you’ll find yourself excited to work your way down the list. These games are great for parties on the beach and are a great way to hang out and unwind.

How do you make a beach day fun?

Being at the beach is fun in itself but there are always wants to amp up the fun. With the beach providing the perfect setting for having “fun in the sand and sun“, why not use all that open space to create some fun memories playing games? Just be ready for everyone at the beach to want to join in on the fun.

If you are looking for a list of the best beach activities, try some of the following.

Sand Angels: Make sand angels – use seaweed, shells and other beach items to decorate her face
Sand Castle: Split into teams and have a sand castle contest. Teammates will try to build the most attractive or largest sandcastles around.
Beach Volleyball: Play beach volleyball. Use a volleyball net or draw a line in the sand near the water’s edge.
Ball Games: Play classic and new ball games like bucket ball, bocce ball, paddle ball, spike ball, or beer pong for the adults (totally counts, right?)
Tug of War: Another classic game perfectly played in the sand. Twist it up and add a trench in the middle filled with water. See which team is the strongest!
Baseball at Sunset: Grab your mitt and play the most beloved game in America. You could even play with a tennis ball for added distance.

Of course we find beach games are a perfect way to create memories, break the ice and bond.

The great part about setting up beach party games is that it’s not a hard process at all. Most of these games require minimal prep and effort and need just a few easy supplies. They might all fit in your beach bag for easy toting. Before you know it, there will be friendly competition happening all around.

17 Fun and Exciting Beach Games to Play!

Have fun going through the great beach games listed below. They’re easy and fun and perfect for kids of all ages. These beach activities are a must have and as you will see they are really fun. Plenty of laughter included. Be sure to include sunscreen because they are so distracting, you might forget to take a break and add an extra layer.

Beach Theme Scavenger Hunt

With so many cool things to see on the beach, this beach treasure hunt is certain to be a blast. Just create a list of treasures, split into two teams, and see who can find all the items first. Make certain that you add some fun and wacky things that you’d only be able to find on the beach.

Supplies: paper, pencil, beach scavenger hunt list

Mini Golf

You don’t need a golf course to play golf. Just bring a few clubs from home (or pick up some cheap ones at a second-hand store) and make the beach be your course. Dig a hole in the sand and put or put a few cups out to try and hit the balls into. Use your creativity to play just like a real round of golf where the person with the lowest swings wins.

Supplies: cups, golf ball, golf clubs

Squirt Ball Relay

The quicker you are here, the better. Grab a blown-up beach ball and a squirt gun full of water and see who can use the water from the squirt gun to push the ball across the sand to the finish line. Don’t worry, you’ll more than likely run out of water and have to run to the water and fill up during this time!

Supplies: beach ball, water gun

Beach Towel Parachute

The concept of this game is fun and addicting. Have a beach ball in the middle of a beach towel. Have two people hold the tall and use it to bounce the beach ball up and down. The more bounces, the better because if it hits the ground, you have to start counting all over again.

Supplies: beach ball, beach towel

Musical Towels

The same rules apply here as musical chairs but you use towels instead. Lay the towels out on the sand, have the music playing, and let everyone walk around and do their best to scramble to a towel once the music stops!

Supplies; beach towels, radio/music player

Beach Bowling

Put those empty water bottles to good use. Line them up in the sand and then use a ping pong ball and try to knock them down. Can you do a strike? Only time will tell!

Supplies: empty water bottles

Shell Shuffle

Who can balance the shell the best? All you need to do is balance dry sand on a spoon and place a shell on top and the race is on. Who can carry the shell back and forth the quickest without it falling off?

Supplies: shells, sand, spoons

Hole Sand Hole

If you’ve ever played cornhole, you’re going to have a leg up on this game. Start by digging five holes into the sand and make certain to give them a bit of space in the sand as well. Use a ball and do your best to fit the ball into the holes so start racking up the points.

Supplies: balls

Flick n Sticks

This game is fast and fun to set up! All you need are 4 sticks/stakes, 4 cups (2 pairs of the same color), and a frisbee. Put the stakes in the sand several feet apart from one another. (You can decide the distance and can easily shorten or lengthen it as needed.) Split into teams of 2 and have each team stand at a stake. Take turns tossing the frisbee back and forth with the main goal of getting points. Points are earned by throwing the frisbee in between the 2 stakes and extra points are also earned for knocking the cup off the stakes as well.

Supplies: stakes/sticks, cups, frisbee

Frisbee Golf

Who says you need a frisbee golf course? Just set out some fun beach items and use your frisbee to toss and get as close as you possibly can. The one who throws the flying disc closest wins that “hole”.

Supplies: beach items, frisbee

Water Bucket Relay

Such a fun water challenge to play! Grab a cup and a couple of buckets and get geared up. Each person takes the empty cup, runs and gets water in it, then takes that cup of water and runs to the empty bucket to fill it up. The first person or team to fill their bucket wins!

Supplies: plastic cups, buckets

Beach Blow

It’s time to get down on your hands and knees and dig! Take a spoon or a small shovel and dig out a path. Then drop a ping pong ball into the groves, grab a straw, and blow your air through the straw to move the ping pong ball down the path. If you don’t want to dig two paths for competition, just set a timer and see who can complete it the fastest.

Supplies: spoon/small shovel, straw, ping pong ball

Hot Potato

Since you’re on the beach it just makes sense to pass around a beach ball instead of a potato, right? Have everyone sit in a circle and start passing the ball around while the music is playing. Be quick and careful with your passes as the person who is holding the beach ball when the music stops is out of the game.

Supplies: beach ball, music player

Sponge Relay

Just how much water does a sponge really hold? You’re about to find out. Have sponges in a bucket of water at the start line, and an empty bowl at the finish line. Once “go” is said, each person then has to grab a soaked sponge, sprint down to the empty bucket, squeeze out the water, then head back to do it all over again. The team who fills the empty bowl overflowing with water first wins!

Supplies: sponges, bowls

Beach Ball Relay

Air up those beach balls and get ready to run. Have each team line up, one behind each other, and get ready. The first person grabs the ball, sprints to the other end of the beach, and then sprints back to hand off to the next person in their relay line. The kicker? If the ball gets dropped at any point in time, they have to start over and do it again!

Supplies: beach balls

Pass the Water

Do you have what it takes to not spill a drop? Have teams line up in a row and give the first person in line a cup of water. Once “go” is said, the person holding the water cup full of water has to hold the cup over their hand and pour out the water into the empty cup of the person behind them. Do this until the entire team has done it and then see what team has the most water in the final cup!

Supplies: cups

Wet Shirt Relay

Line up the teams and get ready to “wring” out some fun. Have a bucket with a t-shirt in it, ready to go. The first person in line grabs the wet shirt and sprints across the beach to an empty bucket or bowl, waiting to be filled. The person wrings all the water out of the shirt and then takes the shirt back to the next person in line who starts the process again. The first team to fill the bucket with water wins!

Supplies: beach bucket or bowl, T-shirts

Beach Games List Printable

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Outdoor Summer Games for the Kids are a great way to get them out and excited for the summer days! Play in the backyard, park, or neighborhood. Perfect for a big field! Pin to Pinterest to save for later!

Do quick and easy games appeal to you? Grab these 60 second Minute to Win it Games with Water. Perfect for beach activity, on the lawn, at youth group or even a birthday party. So much fun! Pin to Pinterest.

Originally published June 29, 2021.

Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids

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September 6, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Looking for a fun outdoor scavenger hunt for kids? We’ve got you covered! Enjoy these 20 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt clue cards with cute, easy rhyming riddles to solve. Have good time with your family and friends solving these outdoor treasure hunt rhyming clues while at home, outside in nature.

The weather is sunny and it’s time to get outside for some fun family activities! Looking for an exciting activity that both kids and adults can enjoy? An outdoor scavenger hunt for kids is the perfect solution! This type of hunt is perfect to get kids outside for a nice weekend day.

If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered with this helpful guide on how to set up your outdoor scavenger hunt.
With printable backyard outdoor scavenger hunt clues, all you have to do is click, download, print, and place the kids’ riddles around the yard! This kid’s activity is instant fun with little prep!

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

First, let’s talk about the benefits of outdoor games. I mean truthfully, we could stop at the first benefit – it’s fun! But there are other reasons to get outside and get activity with the kids. This outdoor treasure hunt introduces cardiovascular activity getting that heart pumping. Of course the benefits of cardiovascular activity are the release of endorphins. Additionally, the sun is perfect for Vitamin D which also plays a big part in controlling the level of serotonin in your body.

This all becomes a no brainer! Outdoor Scavenger Hunt –> Fun + Vitamin D + Endorphins + Serotonin = Instant Mood Boost

Now that we all agree, outdoor play is important, let’s talk about what comes with this fun outdoor game. This set includes 20 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Clues. With 20 creative rhyming cards, it’s easy to pick clues that work best for your yard.

What are some good scavenger hunt clues?

These outdoor scavenger hunt riddles are done for you. They are adorable clues that take children high, low, forward and back. Clues can be uncovered in the back yard, front yard and on various outdoor lawn and garden items.

A few outside treasure hunt clues include:

Fill me up with seeds and hang me up high. I will bring winged visitors down from the sky.

This scavenger hunt clue can be easily seen. You can find it in an area where the grass is green!

To the tallest tree here, you should go. You’ll soon have a clue if you search high and low.

When it’s time for cooking for outdoor eating, the flames put out can such a heating.

Scavenger Hunt rhymes and answers are included with your purchase. The answers to these backyard treasure hunt clues include locations that are common like:

Chair or bench
Rock
Bird Feeder
Garbage can
Leaves
Mailbox
Sandbox
Grill
Water garden hose

Want the mystery hunt to last a long time? Use all of the clues. Prefer a shorter hunt for younger kids? Just use a few clue cards. If you have a clue that doesn’t fit your home, leave that treasure clue card out of the hunt. You choose the orders of the clue cards, so one left off the game really isn’t noticeable.

Try a buddy system too. For this game, toddlers can be helped by teens. A fun way to bond is to pair young kids with older kids. this might be for a little help but the hunt is quite easy and it will be really cool to see the young kiddos excited over their correct guess and answer!

How to you make an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt?

What makes this outdoor game the best is it requires little prep. You could be sitting down on the couch and say “I feel like an outdoor activity for the kids” and all of a sudden have the game downloaded, printed, cut and prepped in 15 minutes time.

What you’ll need:

Printable backyard outdoor scavenger hunt clues (download below)
The answers & clues page to help with harder clues or organize yourself
A pen or pencil
Scissors
Prizes or snacks, optional

Its’ easy to set up scavenger hunt clues for kids.

How to set it up:

Print out the outdoor scavenger hunt clues.
Read through the clues and choose the ones that you want to use.
Using tape, tacks, or place the cards around the yard.
Make sure you mark which card you used on the clues & answers sheet.
Set up a yummy treat or activity for the last clue.
It’s time to unleash the players!

Once you’re done setting up the kids scavenger hunt, it’s time to give the first clue to start the hunt!

The participants will work together to find all of the scavenger hunt items and return to you with the completed list wins the game.

With an at home scavenger hunt it’s less likely the kids will get stuck on a clue, making it a great option for families with younger kids or for a kids’ activity during a backyard birthday party.

People of all ages can get in on the activity. You can even have the entire block get in on the fun by transferring this into a neighborhood scavenger hunt.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Printable

So you’re ready to unleash the activity, release the good brain juices and create good memories outside. It’s time to print.

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Scavenger Hunt Ideas & Tips

Whether you’re looking for ideas for an indoor scavenger hunt or outdoor scavenger hunt, we’ve got you covered.

Here are some fun ideas to make the game even more challenging and enjoyable:

Give each player a clue that they are in charge of so the kids can take turns leading the family.
Hide a special bonus item for the players to find and return to you for a prize.
If players get stuck on a clue, they can ask the host for help, but they cannot show them the card.
Time each player and see who can complete the scavenger hunt in the shortest amount of time.
Award bonus points for creative scavenger hunt finds.
Pick a theme and have everyone dress up like spies or in their silliest summer beach outfit – the ideas for funny outfits are endless!

No matter how you decide to play, an outdoor scavenger hunt is always a blast! Get outside this spring and summer with exciting activities that are easy to pull together for any occasion.

Open the door, get outdoors and explore. But before you do, be sure to download our printable backyard outdoor scavenger hunt clues for your next family activity.

More Outdoor Fun

Want more outdoor fun? Now that we know Vitamin D, serotonin, and endorphins are all winners when it comes to outdoor play, it’s time for more kids activities you can do outside. Make sure and check out our other outdoor games!

Enjoy these really unique 60 second challenges. These Outdoor Minute to Win It Games are perfect for a group of 4 or more players. Pin to Pinterest.

Want to have neighborhood fun? Take a look at these Backyard Games perfect for friends, family, or even to play at the park! Pin to Pinterest.

Ready to get wet? These games are so much fun and there is plenty of splashing involved. Save and print these must-have Water Minute It To Win It Games. Pin to Pinterest.

Visit more scavenger hunt lists and ideas for kids for a type of scavenger hunt for every season! These include indoor scavenger hunt riddles, nature scavenger hunts, photo scavenger hunts and scavenger hunts for every holiday! Pin to Pinterest.

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Fun & Creative Graduation Party Games

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March 29, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

How to plan a graduation party at home can be a bit of a challenge. First, it’s not a life event that happens every year but when it does, it’s very special and you want to make guest of honor feel very important. Host the best graduation party with some fresh ideas. These 11 fun graduation party games and hilarious activities will create the graduation party of your dreams. Congratulations grad!

School’s out… for summer! School’s out… forever! – alright, alright. You don’t have to keep singing, Alice Cooper. We all know the next verse is I’m bored to pieces and we have the perfect solution for an end of the year party for your grad!

Graduation is a special time to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduate. It’s also a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy each other’s company. If you’re looking for some graduation party games or creative ideas, we’ve got you covered.

Graduation parties can sometimes feel like anything but a celebration. Guests tend to break off into their age groups, chat, and eat a few appetizers. The younger crowd might stand around in the backyard laughing and snacking. There’s usually a divide in the group that doesn’t feel like a good time.

Whether you’re celebrating high school graduation, preschool graduation, kindergarten graduation or even a college graduation, we have some fun ideas that will get guests of all ages interacting and having a blast.

Backyard Graduation Party Ideas

If the weather is nice, expanding your party to include the outdoors, is a great way to have a little more space when planning a graduation party at home. A backyard graduation party theme can be decorated in such a cute way too!

Hang those adorable lights, circle up some chairs, and make cozy spaces for your guests to gather. You might even want to set up a fire pit or use a pop-up tent to set the area up for an outdoor party.

More of the best outdoor graduation party ideas include…

Graduation Party Decorations

The first thing to consider when staging a party is the graduation party décor. it doesn’t have to be difficult and you can decorate with things you have like your grad’s gown, cap and tassel. Also create a table of photos throughout the life of your grad. School photos could finally be put to great use. Balloon garland is pretty trendy and can easily be found online. It makes the perfect backdrop an a really cute graduation party decoration. Black, gold and white are a perfect color pallet or show some school spirit and use your school colors.

Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting really established the ambiance. Borrow lost of extension cords to get this accomplished. We really cute night lighting ideas for the backyard and deck or grab your upcycled Christmas lights and string, string, string. This outdoor grad party decor is very low-cost.

Drink & Food Bars

Full tummies create happy guests. If you want to save money, save elsewhere. Food is a must but you can come up with some low0cost graduation party food ideas. Using folded tables, create food bars. Great ideas are a dessert table with cute finger food like mini cookies or no-bake diploma cookies. A popcorn bar also keeps the budget low and allows everyone to add flavors and candies they like. A drink station can be simple. Toss glass bottles or soda cans in iced galvanized buckets. Easy-peasy.

Photo Booth

Memories are kept best when captured on camera. You don’t have to spend a fortune and hire a party photographer. Instead, create your own DIY graduation photo booth with a few graduation photo booth props.

Music

Of course adding a karaoke machine, dance floor and band could be quite fun, but you can keep it simple with a graduation party playlist. Don’t spend too much time on this. Using Spotify, Apple Music or Amazon Music should quickly create a playlist for you. Ten songs you will definitely want to include to your graduation party playlist are…

Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) by Green Day
We Are Young by Fun feat. Janelle Monáe
Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
School’s out for Summer by Alice Cooper
Firework by Katy Perry
Photograph by Nickelback
The Climb by Miley Cyrus
Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

You also can put on instrumental music in the background to not distract from the party discussion.

Outdoor Graduation Party Games

There are plenty of games you can take outdoors. In addition to grad party décor, party food, and music, also make sure you have activities to entertain your guests. Fresh ideas for DIY backyard games include Tic Tac Toe Frisbee, Giant Connect Four, Ladder Toss, Giant Jenga, and Backyard Bowling. These yard games have been played time and time again and are always lots of fun.

We have plenty of outdoor party games if you are looking for ways to entertain your party guests and guest of honor.

However, this celebration has a theme! If you want to stick to the graduation theme, take a look at our popular 11 Graduation Party Games. They are sure to stand out and offer something unique and memorable.

Graduation Party Games

Now that your space looks great, let’s talk activities. Planning graduation party games that get your guests up and interacting is a great way to make your party a memorable one.

Here are some fun grad party games that will keep your guests entertained:

Diploma Relay Race

This game is perfect for a backyard graduation party! Have guests form groups of two and get into a line shoulder to shoulder. Place a diploma between the pair, and race to get across the finish line fastest. Drop the diploma, and you have to go back to the start. Oh did we mention, this is a game where you can’t use your hands? Better get creative!

Toast to the Grad

Is it even a backyard party without an obstacle course game? In this speed test, players will race with their wine glass filled with water around the obstacles to be the team who fills their bucket the fastest. Be sure to have plenty of towels on hand!

Name That Tune

Take a walk down memory lane as guests try to guess songs from the graduate’s years in school. This game is perfect for those who love to sing along and don’t want to get as active.

Memory Bank

This might be the best part of your party… Gather up the tissues and have each guest fill out a great memory they have of the graduate. Have the grad read through the cards and try to guess who wrote each one.

This is also a great way to gather cards that the graduate can read later or even take with them as they move into their new stage. If you prefer, you can do words of wisdom instead. You really can’t go wrong with either idea!

Pass the Parcel

This game is so fun if you are generous with the Saran Wrap parcel party favors. Fill your plastic wrap ball with full size candy bars, smarties candy, and a great prize in the center. The winner has the ball at the end of the game once all the layers have been removed.

The Key to Success

This game is quite tasty. If you have heard of a pie eating contest, you will love this game. Fill a pan with shaving cream and dig around the find the key… but guess what!?! Your hands are behind your back.

Dip-Low-Ma

Grab some balloons and see if you can keep them in the air! Dip it low and pick it up slow… man, I feel on a roll with throwback songs. I mean, if you hare a graduation playlist, this is a song to add and play during this fun game. Include more songs that fit the graduation year and theme and add them to the Name that Tune party game.

Are you Smarter than a Grad?

Alright smarty pants! This game is adults vs the kids. From pop culture to academic questions, see if which generation can declare they are smarter. The winners will get the most correct answers.

Charades

Split up into teams with an equal amount of players. In this classic game, similar to Taboo or forbidden words, act out themed words and see if your teammate can guess the word.

Steal the Cap

Divide players again. This is a perfect outdoor party games. Similar to steal the bacon, steal the grad cap (or baseball cap).

Don’t Drop the Tassel

In this fun game, pass a graduation caps tassel from the first player to the next. Split players in equal teams and get the tassel from the front of the line to the back. What’s the catch? You can’t use your hands. You will need a spoon in this silly game.

Ready to get organized and play a few of these game ideas? Put the play in the party plan and grab all of these grad party games with your graduation party checklist of games supplies.

Graduation Party Games Printable

Keep the entertainment flowing with endless graduation party ideas and activities for all! Perfect for a college, 8th grade or even a high school graduation party, these hilarious activities are sure to make your guests laugh.

What you get with your printable graduation games purchase:

11 Graduation Party Games Ideas List PDF Instant Download with Directions and Supply List
Bonus: Charades Cards Template Grid
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Put the plan back in the party! We hope these graduation party games help to make your celebration one to remember for years to come. Cheers to the graduate!

More Party Ideas

Love a 60 second challenge? Take a look at our 16 Graduation Games Minute to Win it Style. All you need is a stop watch, some imagination and a few supplies. Ready… set… go!

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