#81: Yo-yo Tricks

Do you have a yo-yo, but don't know what to do with it?



Learn some tricks like 'walk the dog' and 'rock the baby' on the How Stuff Works website. Follow this link to learn yo-yo tricks.

Be patient and have fun!


This activity promotes motor skills, timing and coordination as well as independent learning.

#80: Spoon Water Races

This game is best played outside as things can get a bit wet.

You will need a couple of friends, some water, containers and some spoons. The idea is to empty one small container of water into another. The trick is, you can only use a spoon to take the water from one container to the other. The further the containers are apart, the harder it will be. See who can get the most in the empty container, the fastest.

HINT: This is a great game for birthday parties.


This activity promotes fine motor and gross motor coordination as well as balance.

#79: Sing Every Song You Know

How many songs do you know? Sing them all! Sing them loud! Sing them in the car and drive your parents nuts!


This activity promotes musical skills and memory utilization.

#78: Create Your Future House

Materials needed: paper, pictures from an old magazine or catalogue, scissors, glue.

Cut pictures of things like yards and furniture out of a newspaper, magazine or catalogue. Glue them onto a blank sheet of paper to make your future house. If you can’t find what you need, you can draw it in.


This activity promotes creativity and planning.

#77: Play Fetch

Do you have a dog? Do you know a dog you could play with?



Most dogs love to play fetch. Toss a stick, ball or toy for them to chase and catch. Ask them to bring it back to you so you can throw it again. It might take a bit of patience and training at first, but soon you'll both be having a slobbery good time!


This activity promotes animal care and physical activity.