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Being creative with your kids is fun, easy, and important. As hectic as life can get, be sure to do at least one creative activity each week with your kids. Stimulating your child’s imagination, listening to your child’s ideas, and spending time doing creative activities together are keys to their success.
Here’s a taste - enjoy these over the next few weeks. Then go to for a full year’s calendar full of Creative Activities – and more!
Pass-Along Story
Have your child create a multi-page illustrated storybook. Start with a title and cover page. Then pass the book along to another family member, who will write and illustrate the first page. Continue to pass the book around, giving each family member several chances to see what has been added and bring a new twist or turn to the plot.
Our Favorite Recipes
Think about your family’s favorite foods. Have your child write a recipe book, illustrated with pictures that show how much of each ingredient is needed. Make photocopies to share with relatives.
Sock Puppets
Use worn out or unmatched socks to make a family of sock puppets. Use fabric markers to add facial expressions, hair, and outfits. Develop a puppet show that is based on a theme or improvisation. Every family member can play a part.
Overcoming Obstacles
Have your child draw a sketch of an obstacle course using blankets, boxes, chairs, and other household items. Build the course according to plan. Practice moving through and around the objects. See problems? Modify the course as needed for fun play that is built on their creative ideas.
Turn Your Home Into an Art Gallery
Purchase inexpensive frames and hang your kids’ creations around the house. Tape some drawings on the ceiling above the kids’ beds to inspire their dreams.
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