Activities For Kids with Homemade Toys: Easy Projects Using only Household Items

EMBRACE YOUR CREATIVITY : Weave a Friendship Bracelet --
Craft Personalized Notebooks --
Make Pancake Art --
Build a Playing Card Tower --
Craft Stuffed-Animal Beds --
Sketch a Favorite Character --
Make Some Glittery Slime --
Create a Collage --
Start a Poetry Club --
Make a Comic Strip --
Surprise a Sibling --
Tell a Group Story --
Create a Fill-in-the-Blank Book --
Write a TV Show Script --
Enjoy Flashlight Ghost Stories --
Write New Lyrics to Favorite Melodies --
Send a Fan Letter to a Musician --
Make Glass Bottle Music --
Create Music Shakers --
Make Business Cards --
Choreograph a New Dance --
Play Name That Tune --
Host a Talent Show --
Craft Toothpick Stick People --
Make Bottle Cap Art --
Cut Paper Snowflakes --
Color Paper Window Clings --
Make Wax Paper Placemats --
Craft Shoe Box Trains --
Produce an Impromptu Play --
Play Dress-Up --
Craft a Cereal Necklace --
Make Paper Plate Masks --
Play Blindfold Guides --
Make Cotton Ball Snowmen --
Create Your Own Nursery Rhymes --
Paint Clown Faces --
Play "Mom" and "Dad" --
Make Shaving Cream Art --
Make a Paper Tetris Board Game --
Become a Human Mummy --
Have Hair Salon Fun --
Craft Homemade Clay --
Create Ice Pop Stick Art --
Make Tissue Butterflies --
Play Object Hide-and-Seek --
Go Pantry Shopping --
Dye Eggs --
Draw a Family Tree --
Make a Baby-Themed Scrapbook --
Design Denim Journals --
Top the Popcorn --
Have Dessert in the Bathtub --
Decorate Your Skin --
Create a Chair Playmate --
Celebrate the Wrong Holiday --
Create Autographed Clothing --
Craft Veggie Dolls --
Make a Keepsake Treasure Box --
Make Egg People --
Host Rainbow Wars --
Guess the Weights --
Craft Soap Sculptures --
Design a Shape-Based Fabric Collage --
Draw a Collaborative Mural --
Make Portable Bean Bags --
Play Hide the Timer --
Write Invisible Messages --
Craft Crayon Creations --
Test Your Backward-Writing Skills --
Make Coffee Can Stilts --
Build a Cereal Tower --
Make an ABC Chain --
Craft Personalized Door Hangers --
Paint Dot Masterpieces --
Create a Family Logo --
Draw Pictures with Feet, Not Hands --
Craft a Food Face --
Make Milk Jug Piggy Banks --
Master Mimicking Mirrors --
Build an Indoor "Sand" box --
Play the Rule Game --
Play the Silent Game --
Construct Bathtub Speed Boats --
Create Static Electricity --
Identify the Missing Object --
Make a Homemade Claw Machine --
Design a Velcro Glove Game --
Make Personalized Magnets --
Create a Homemade Mobile --
Play Headline Roulette --
Create a Time Capsule --
Count Lollipop Licks --
Make a Senses Journal --
Make Up a New Holiday --
Host a "Just Because" Surprise Party --
Play the Chores Game --
Create a Fix-It Box --
Make an IOU Book --
Play Show Me How. ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS : Have a Jump Rope Contest --
Build an Obstacle Course --
Stage a Car Wash --
Play Backyard Kickball --
Make an Outdoor Twister Board --
Ride the Trails --
Host a Snowball Contest -Seek Out the Stars --
Make Mud Pies --
Become a Sports Announcer --
Host a Water Balloon Toss --
Build a Slip 'N Slide --
Hunt for Bugs --
Go on a Sound Hunt --
Create Sidewalk Chalk Art --
Paint Rock People --
Camp in the Backyard --
Collect and Measure Rain Water --
Play Flashlight Tag --
Water the Grass and Your Friends --
Dry and Press Flowers --
Launch an Egg Toss --
Race Paper Airplanes --
Make a Jumping Pile --
Play Lawn-Chair Musical Chairs --
Tie-Dye a T-Shirt --
Play Simon Says --
Build a Fort --
Balance to the Finish Line --
Play Hide-and-Seek with a Twist --
Craft Cardboard Cars --
Juggle Fruit --
Play the Snow-Blowing Game --
Host a Hopscotch Contest --
Make a Ring Toss Game --
Create a Water Bottle Bowling Lane --
Host a Bubble Gum-Blowing Contest --
Play Outdoor Scrabble --
Trace Your Body with Chalk --
Play Duck, Duck, Goose --
Make Flashlight Shadow Puppets --
Make a Snow Maze --
Host a Hula-Hoop Contest --
Be the Gymnast --
Play Horse with Yard Sticks --
Host a Newspaper Snowball Fight --
Make Paper Plate Shields --
Launch a Balloon Tennis Game --
Create a Driveway Racetrack --
Play a Balloon Bounce Game --
Walk the Tightrope --
Host a Blooming Flower Contest --
Construct a Fence Collage --
Create Crafty Sunglasses --
Play Sponge Tag --
Host a Jell-O Basketball Game --
Find Nature's Crayons --
Cook Sun Snacks --
Take a Space Adventure --
Host a Winter Picnic --
Hunt for the Smallest Treasure --
Puddle Jump --
Play Snow Path Tag --
Test Your Stacking --
Host an Outdoor Pillowcase Race --
Choreograph a Rain Dance --
Host a Sock Toss --
Launch Balloon Races --
Play Snowy Follow the Leader --
Play ABC Jump Rope --
Play Soapy Hot Potato --
Launch a Game of Frisbee Golf --
Stomp Grapes --
Play Airplane --
Launch a Red Rover Game --
Make Twig Sculptures --
Climb Small Trees --
Craft Leaf Stencils --
Play Capture the Flag --
Create a Human Foosball Court --
Juggle a Soccer Ball --
Play a Four-Squares Game --
Host Spray Bottle Battles --
Play a Game of Sharks and Minnows --
Play Monkey in the Middle --
Organize Bicycle Relays --
Play King of the Forest --
Begin a Game of Freeze Tag --
Create Driveway Art --
Play Ring-Around-the-Rosy --
Make an Ant Farm --
Practice Tying Knots --
Construct a Clothesline --
Make Sun Tea --
Build a Rock Collection --
Play Frog and Flies --
Create a Can Toss --
Craft a Walking Stick --
Build a Berry Bucket --
Host an Outdoor Dance Party. SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY : Volunteer at an Animal Shelter --
Create Activity Bags for Nursing Homes --
Compile Care Packages for Soldiers --
Bake Cookies for Fire Station Employees --
Build a Community Flower Garden --
Shop for Shelters --
Collect Coats to Donate --
Create a DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Board --
Weed for Your Neighbors --
Find Recyclable Household Items --
Host a Bicycle Parade --
Show Your Team Spirit --
Make Bingo Boards for Nursing Homes --
Walk Neighborhood Dogs --
Take a Tour of the Police Department --
Stuff Holiday Stockings --
Make Cards for Out-of-Town Relatives --
Donate Lightly Used Toys to Charity --
Host a Lemonade Stand --
Write Kind Messages in Sidewalk Chalk --
Create a Neighbor Welcome Bag --
Pack Survival Bags for a Women's Shelter --
Volunteer at a Food Pantry --
Decorate Meals on Wheels Bags --
Collect Suitcases for Foster Children --
Craft Valentines --
Help Pick Crops at a Local Farm --
Visit a Lonely Neighbor for a Chat --
Make No-Sew Fleece Blankets for Project Linus --
Host a Book Exchange --
Host a Baby Item Collection --
Form a Park Litter Troop --
Collect Toys to Donate --
Take a First Aid Workshop --
Pack Backpacks for Children in Need --
Host a Storytime Session --
Decorate a Food Collection Bin --
Create Birdseed Ornaments --
Deliver Bottled Water --
Paint Playground Equipment --
Shovel a Neighbor's Sidewalk and Driveway --
Host a Life Skills Workshop --
Hunt for Loose Change to Donate --
Make Pasta Bracelets for Friends --
Pass Out Programs at a Local Event --
Volunteer at the Library --
Run a Soccer Clinic --
Deliver Meals to Elderly Neighbors --
Babysit for a Family in Need --
Decorate Placemats to Donate --
Make a List of Good Deeds --
Craft a Thanksgiving Chain --
Make Cards for the Homeless --
Host a Water Spot During a Race --
Make a Map of Your Neighborhood --
Run (or Walk) a Road Race --
Exercise for Charity --
Help a Teacher Set Up a Classroom --
Craft Puzzles for Local Preschools --
Decorate Lunch Boxes for Schools in Need --
Attend a Town Hall Meeting --
Learn Sign Language --
Make Mini Greenhouses to Donate --
Craft Chess Boards for Retirement Communities --
Clean Up Community Graffiti --
Create a Drawing for an Art Contest --
Wash Neighborhood Dogs --
Make Medals for Children --
Plan a Community Game Night --
Host a Toy Exchange --
Collect Items for Fire Victims --
Sponsor a Family Garage Sale --
Plan a Neighborhood Block Party --
Make a Wreath for New Neighbors --
Craft Dream Catchers for a Community Center --
Host a Neighborhood Pet Show --
Craft Duct Tape Wallets for Shelters --
Host a Family Face-Off --
Share Musical Talents with Retirement Communities --
Host an Emergency Training Drill --
Create a Penny Drive --
Take a New Student on a City Tour --
Call a Long-Distance Relative --
Read Books at Hospitals --
Launch an Ice Patrol --
Join in a Secret Santa Program --
Get Involved in the Voting Process --
Carry Grocery Bags at the Store --
Tackle Food Waste --
Scrapbook for a Family Member --
Start a Round Robin Chain Letter --
Take Dog Treats to the Dog Park --
Compliment a Stranger --
Collect Used Books for After-School Programs --
Make a Wall of Art --
Adopt a Family for the Holidays --
Teach Music Lessons --
Write an Appreciation Letter to an Artist or Author --
Learn How to Raise and Fold a Flag --
Publish a Neighborhood Newspaper. PUT A FUN TWIST ON LOCAL TRAVEL: Play I Spy at the Zoo --
Launch a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt --
Create Crazy Bowling Moves --
Try a New Dish at a Restaurant --
Learn to Roller Skate Backward --
Play The Price Is Right at the Grocery Store --
Locate Birds at the Park --
Write a Vacation Wish List --
Play "How Many Can You Name?" in the Car --
Host a Scavenger Hunt at the Mall --
Make Newspaper Hats to Tour Media Outlets --
Host a Blindfolded Tasting Party --
Play a Road Trip Guessing Game --
Create a Hotel Room Obstacle Course --
Play "Don't Step on a Crack" --
Play a Road Trip ABC Game --
Play Twenty Questions in the Car --
Host a Road Trip Paper Clip Game --
Speak in Pig Latin --
Sing What You Say --
Make License Plate Letter Phrases --
Play Guess Who? --
Tally Up State Statistics --
Play the Big Game --
Decorate a Road Trip Pillowcase --
Balance Books at the Library --
Play Name That Tree on a Hike --
Make a Trail Map on a Hike --
Collect Pinecones --
Search for Seashells --
Build a Sand Castle --
Make Snow Angels on a Ski Trip --
Look for Animal Tracks in the Snow --
Host Tug-of-War at the Park --
Play Stick Wars --
Count the Semis on the Road --
Build a Bird's Nest --
Play Grocery Memory Math --
Play Would You Rather? in Line at the Store --
Create Zoo Sketches --
Connect the Dots --
Test Your Chopstick Skills --
Make Up Weird Words --
Create a Bubbles Contest at the Park --
Play Shopping Line Charades --
Pack a Toy Picnic --
Create Sugar Packet Shapes --
Make Sand Pictures --
Start a Good Day/Bad Day Discussion --
Finger Paint with Food --
Make Homemade Trail Mix for the Road --
Tell Weird Stories --
Play the Where? Game --
Organize Hotel Room Pickup --
Take a Sticky Walk --
Roast Pumpkin Seeds --
Play Holiday Word Scramble --
Initiate Toy Rotation --
Play Washable Word Guess --
Host a Funny Face Challenge --
Start a Speed-Talking Challenge --
Make a Grocery Store Picture Book --
Play Stuffed-Animal Hide-and-Seek --
Play Road Trip Rhyming --
Create Secret Handshakes --
Play the Telephone Game --
Make Restaurant Straw Art --
Host a Thumb Wrestling Competition --
Make Up Tongue Twisters --
Predict Travel Times --
Play What Happened on This Day? --
Find the Route Number --
Play "If I Lived Here ..." --
Launch a Memory Game on Vacation --
Create Car Amusement Centers --
Explore "If I Were a ..." --
Talk to Flowers --
Play Marco Polo at the Pool --
Walk and Toss --
Fly Kites in the Park --
Play Rock, Paper, Scissors --
Connect the Words --
Add Up Ingredients --
Find Funny Boat Names --
Hunt for the Cheaper Item --
Take Charge for Fifteen Minutes --
Guess the Temperature --
Make a Toast --
Host a Round Table Discussion --
Listen for Sounds of Silence --
Play the Humming Game --
Make Magnetic Cookie Sheets --
Draw a Map of Your School --
Create Conversation Cards --
Construct Aluminum Foil Animals --
Play Road Trip Bingo --
Make Travel Lego Kits --
Create a Word Find --
Play a Paper Towel Matching Game --
Host a Hangman Game.