tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59241640413984656962024-03-13T14:44:49.435-06:00It's All Kid's PlayThis is a site dedicated to fun, economical ways kids can play and stop boredom in its tracks. My motto: Never to hear, speak or even think 'I'm bored' again. Enjoy!
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P.S. Also check out the full website at <a href="www.itsallkidsplay.ca">It's All Kid's Play.ca</a>Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.comBlogger407125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-79109102788996707242012-05-29T13:27:00.004-06:002012-05-29T13:27:54.847-06:00The It's All Kid's Play blog has moved! Yes, that's right, it is now hanging out on the It's All Kid's Play.ca website! You can find it right here. There's still great play and crafts ideas for kids as well as even more free play! (2-3 times a week!) So if you are giving slow parenting a try or unwrapping your bubble wrapped kids, I've got stories, and activities for you!
Be sure to check out Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-46633648511794697052012-04-06T12:08:00.004-06:002012-04-06T12:17:16.706-06:00#86: Bunny Ears: Update From the ArchivesEaster is just around the corner and it's everything eggs and bunnies! Here's an easy Easter craft for kids: Make a Bunny Ears Headband!You will need this printable pdf template of the bunny ear headband, paper, markers or crayons, glue, and as an option: tape or a stapler.Print off the template on white paper. Have your kids colour their ears and cut them out. Glue the bottoms of the ears on a Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-28327304915333918232012-01-03T13:43:00.002-07:002012-01-03T13:46:03.583-07:00Twitter TweetI am now tweeting activities over on Twitter as well as great parenting articles, links, craft and activity ideas from my blog, site, and the net as well as quotes and other resources. You can see my latest tweets on the sidebar (just over there...), but I'd love to see you on Twitter (@KidsPlay). Follow me to join in the fun! I always love to hear from other parents.Enjoy!Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-32643648431646242492011-01-10T12:21:00.004-07:002012-01-03T13:43:02.950-07:00Welcome!While I am not currently posting new activities daily, there are lots of things to do to jump start your child's entertainment and playtime here at It's All Kid's Play as well as on the 'mother' site at www.itsallkidsplay.ca. With over 700 searchable activities and almost 400 of them over here on the blog and over 35 categories to choose from, there is always something to do.Did you know that Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-27726929394658109592010-04-04T07:24:00.002-06:002012-03-13T15:26:10.974-06:00#398: Easter TreeMake your own Easter Tree to decorate your home or to use as a centerpiece at your table.To make a basic tree you will need: A branch with many little twigs on it, clay or playdough, small plant pot, and decorations.Place the clay or playdough in the bottom of the pot. Push the branch into the playdough or clay. Once it dries, it will hold it in place quite nicely. Then, add decorations to the Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-80679468469445880312010-04-03T08:07:00.005-06:002012-03-13T15:36:32.512-06:00#397: Colour Easter EggsThis is a safe and easy way to colour eggs for Easter.To colour Easter eggs you will need: Hardboiled eggs (cooked in their shells), crepe paper (you can rip up party streams), water, and papertowel.Take small pieces of crepe paper and wet them. Lay them over the egg until the egg is coloured. Set the egg on the papertowel to dry. Once the crepe paper is dried, peel it off. Some of the colour Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-61641340654875357412010-04-02T08:20:00.001-06:002012-03-13T15:33:24.695-06:00#396: Eggcarton Easter BunnyTo make a little Easter bunny you will need: an egg carton, cotton ball or craft pompom ball, pipe cleaner, marker, googly eyes, and glue.Cut one egg piece off an egg carton. Cut the pipe cleaner in half. Fold each piece in half. Poke the ends into the carton for ears. Glue the googly eyes and puffy tail on. Draw on a face using the marker and you have a cute little Easter bunny.Make this a Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-35770195180231656662010-03-25T09:10:00.005-06:002010-03-25T09:14:53.623-06:00Short BreakHi everyone!As you may have noticed, the blog has been a bit quiet lately as I have been working as a childrens' programmer (story time gal) in a public library as well as helping two fine writers edit their manuscripts.I will return to my regular posts soon, but in the meantime, please feel free to check out the full list of activities posted on itsallkidsplay.ca as well as past blog posts usingJean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-38167086476357596622010-03-14T07:00:00.001-06:002010-03-14T17:32:51.041-06:00#395: Count ClocksHow many clocks do you have in your house? You might be surprised where clocks are hiding. Does your microwave have a clock? How about your stereo? Coffeemaker? DVD player? Phone? Thermostat?Do all the clocks agree with each other?P.S. Daylight Savings Time begins today. Because it is almost spring and the days are getting longer, your clocks spring ahead by one hour. (In most places.) While you Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-74766566470492648162010-03-06T07:07:00.002-07:002010-03-06T07:07:00.600-07:00#394: Window ShoppingWhen you go window shopping, you aren't really looking to buy windows. Window shopping is when you look in the front windows of stores, but don't go in, and don't buy anything. Instead, you admire and enjoy the beautiful window displays and a nice walk around outside or in a mall.Make this a family activity: Take your family (don't leave home without them!) and talk about the wonderful things youJean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-52835220048281921192010-03-05T15:44:00.003-07:002010-03-05T16:02:13.990-07:00#393: ShivereesGive a friend the shiverees. Don't know how? Fear not! I have the way...1) On your friend's back, slowly and gently draw a big 'x' with your finger.While doing that say: Criss Cross2) Then slide a hand slowly and gently down their back.Say: applesauce3) Walk your fingers up their back, one by one.Say: Spiders crawling up your back.4) Tickle their left side, then their right side.Say: One here, Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-63327588784589592952010-03-04T07:03:00.002-07:002010-03-05T16:07:13.305-07:00#392: Magic Carpet!Pretend you are taking a magic carpet ride!Get on a blanket, towel, or little carpet and pretend you are flying through the air. What do you see down there? Is there someone in need of rescue?Make this a family activity: Give your family members a ride! Where should you go? What do you want to see?This activity promotes imagination and stimulates free play.Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-11466593841530606792010-03-03T18:08:00.004-07:002012-03-13T16:13:40.094-06:00#391: Light Switch CoverHmmm... does you room need a little decorating? An easy way to brighten up your room is to dress up your light switch cover (the rectangle plate around your light switch).To make the cover shown, cut out a piece of crafting foam that is the same size as your cover. Then, cut out the rectangular hole for the switch. One easy way to get the right size and shape is to have an adult remove the cover Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-71004420732679761492010-03-02T07:56:00.001-07:002010-03-03T18:08:25.178-07:00#390: Unfortunately - FortunatelyThe game Unfortunately-Fortunately is a pile of fun and will get you thinking.Take turns with a friend or bunch of friends and switch between ‘unfortunately’ and ‘fortunately’.Start with unfortunately.For example:First person: “Unfortunately our essay that was due next week is really due tomorrow morning.”Next person: “Fortunately, I have mine done.”Next person: “Unfortunately the teacher added Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-90782405829138104572010-03-02T07:21:00.001-07:002010-03-02T07:21:00.746-07:00#389: Write Fan MailDo you have someone you admire? Write them a letter telling them how much you enjoy their singing/dancing/books/acting/rock at the Olympics/basketball playing or whatever it is that they do.You can probably find their mailing address or email address for fans on their website, on the Internet, or by asking your favourite librarian.Usually, famous people don't have time to reply to all their mail,Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-14353462961898748152010-03-01T09:09:00.002-07:002010-03-01T09:21:04.400-07:00#388: Punch Buggy / Slug BugGoing somewhere? Play Punch Buggy / Slug Bug!Here are the rules for Punch Buggy which is also known as Slug Bug:Look for Volkswagen Beetles (Bugs). Whenever you see one (old styling or new styling--it doesn't matter), yell, "Punch Buggy White (or whatever colour it is)!" Then lightly punch the person riding with you in the arm. Also add, "No punchbacks!" or else they can call that same car on youJean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-15290624941607298092010-02-28T16:13:00.002-07:002010-02-28T16:17:39.792-07:00#387: Shoot ElasticsTarget practice time! Grab some elastics and aim for a target. If you don't have a target, you can make one out of cardboard or a piece of paper. Draw circles on it--different circles equal different points! The circles can be random (all over the paper or cardboard), or they can be inside each other with each smaller circle being more and more points.To shoot an elastic, hook one end over the Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-46287214155128837522010-02-26T07:05:00.000-07:002010-02-26T07:05:00.207-07:00#386: Do Your HomeworkThe weekend is coming! Do your homework, then if something exciting comes along, you will be ready and able to go as your homework will be out of the way!Hop to it!Make this a family activity: Work together to get all those 'have to's out of the way so you can use the weekend for fun, fun, fun!This activity promotes personal responsibility and planning.Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-86765961348609866172010-02-25T07:24:00.002-07:002010-02-25T07:24:00.038-07:00#385: Play a Video GameSometimes, it is nice to challenge yourself with a video game.Just don't forget about the real world--take breaks!Make this a family activity: Challenge your family to a video game tournament.This activity promotes fine motor skills, and problem and puzzle solving skills.Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-26398138820268701992010-02-24T07:22:00.000-07:002010-02-24T07:22:00.548-07:00#384: Sledding / TobogganingGo sledding or tobogganing!Dress up warm, watch out for rocks, trees, and other people and have a blast!Make this a family activity: Get the whole family out there--it's great exercise and can chip away at those winter blues.This activity promotes physical activity and enjoying the great outdoors.Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-36499504944603978102010-02-23T07:14:00.002-07:002012-03-14T14:40:46.228-06:00#383: Make a PuppetMake a puppet! Making a puppet can be as simple or as hard as you want it to be!Here are instructions on how to make different kinds of puppets:Paper Bag Puppets: Take a paper lunch bag and where the bottom of the bag folds, create a face. The fold will be the puppet’s mouth. Decorate your puppet by colouring, drawing, painting or gluing things to the bag to give your puppet character as well as Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-34108929584111897102010-02-22T07:09:00.000-07:002010-02-22T07:09:00.425-07:00#382: Time YourselfHow fast can you run across the yard? How fast can you hop? How fast can you clean your room? How fast can you roll across the living room?Time yourself and see if you can beat your own record!Make this a family activity: Who is the fastest at what? Can they beat their own record?This activity promotes math skills, speed and agility and healthy personal competition to improve and challenge one's Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-6701679797268620022010-02-21T11:44:00.004-07:002010-02-21T11:52:31.330-07:00#381: Play With Your FoodPlay with your food! Can you make a picture? A face? A mountain or volcano (mashed potatoes and gravy make a great volcano).Make this a family activity: See what your family does with the same food.This activity promotes creativity.Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-28319221273442858082010-02-20T07:09:00.001-07:002010-02-20T07:09:00.391-07:00#380: ColourColour in a colouring book or printed out colouring sheets from your favourite online kids website.Make this a family activity: Get down on the floor and share your colouring book or pages with your family.This activity promotes fine motor skills and colour awareness.Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924164041398465696.post-14804995912880159352010-02-19T07:02:00.003-07:002012-01-13T15:43:40.341-07:00#379: Ice FishingGo ice fishing!You'll need special ice fishing gear--like an ice auger and maybe even an ice fishing hut to keep you warm. If you know someone who ice fishes, ask them if you can come along. They'd probably be totally delighted to show you how and to lend you a rod!Hint: Maggots make good ice fishing bait and you can usually get them at your local bait shop near popular ice fishing lakes.Safety Jean Oramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976592107496424385noreply@blogger.com0