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The Best Family Game Night Ideas

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July 11, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Tired of the same old games? Looking to shake things up? We have lots of fun and new family game night ideas to try. Enjoy this family game night checklist with a printable bucket list, game directions & a supply checklist.

You’re long overdue for a fun night together and we have all the family game night ideas you need to make it a night to remember! Check out our collection of family game nights that will keep everyone entertained. These games are unique and the endorphins released from quality time will make them memorable!

If you’re looking for some family night ideas, we’ve got you covered! From classic minute to win it games to some new favorites, we have all the family time games you need to plan a night the whole gang will be talking about for weeks! Making your way through the checklist of family game ideas will become your Friday night family tradition.

Ideas for Family Game Night

No more stressing over finding the perfect game for family game night. We’ve got tons of great ideas with our list of games that are perfect for all ages and interests.

From Charades to What Do You Meme? There’s something for every family.

Classic Games

If you’re looking for a classic board game to play during family game night, we’ve got a few suggestions. Games like Hang Man, corn hole, or bingo are always popular choices, as well as family-friendly.

Examples of classic games include…

Candy Land
Chess
Monopoly
Jenga
Scrabble

They are easy to simplify for younger players and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Minute to Win It Games

If you’re looking for a game that will get everyone’s heart racing, minute to win it games are the perfect option! These games are usually played with household objects and last for only a few minutes each.

Common Minute to Win it challenges include…

Junk in the Trunk
Face the Cookie
Apple Stack
Movin’ on Up Cup Stack
Defying Gravity
Suck it Up
Ping Pong Bounce

That means with a 60 second time limit you can fit several games into one night without taking up too much time. Plus, they’re always a ton of fun and are perfect for seasonal parties or do to alone with the immediate family.

Take a look at some of these Minute to Win it game ideas.

New Favorites

We know that family game nights are all about trying new things and expanding your horizons. That’s why we’ve included some of our newest favorite games in this list like Mirror Charades and Get a Hint.

Examples of classic games include…

Scavenger Hunts
The Name Game
What If?
Get a Hint
The Fishbowl Game

These games are perfect for game night because they’re challenging and fun for all ages. Just be prepared to spend the whole night laughing and having a great time!

Card Games

If you’re looking for an exciting card game to play during family game night, we’ve got a few suggestions. Games like Snap, Spoons, or I Doubt It are perfect for getting the whole family involved.

Examples of traditional card games include…

Snap
Crazy 8s
Spoons
Go Fish
Uno

Card games ae easy to learn and can be played again and again. So get ready to have some fun!

Charades

One of the most classic games around, charades is always a hit during family game night. The game is simple—act out a word or phrase for your team to guess—but can be hilarious and challenging at the same time.

Similar games to Charades include…

Head’s Up!
Pictionary
Press Conference

In our family game night packet, we include Charades cards templates for you to add your own challenge or easy charades words. This game is perfect for all ages form younger kids to older kids! Additionally, the number of players is very flexible – 4 to however many!

Outdoor Games

If you’re looking for a game that will keep everyone on their toes, outdoor games are always a great choice. From flashlight tag to an obstacle course, these games are perfect for getting the whole family moving.

Examples of some fun outdoor game ideas from our bucket list include…

Flashlight Tag
Cornhole
Obstacle Course

Also take a look at these

They’re always a lot of fun and get the family moving with lots of fresh air!

Where can get family game night games?

When you look at the list of game, take a deep breath. With over 40 games, it can feel intimidating especially if dollar signs are adding up. The good news is you have many supplies on hand. Outdoor games, minute to win it games and even card games contain many of hte items you have at home.

There are ways to save on family game night board games. Some of the most popular board games can be found by borrowing from friends, using a board game rental exchange, buying used or even using Facebook buy nothing group to get free board games.

Best Family Game Night Board Games

Take a look at this list of some of the best game for family game night to be on the hunt for!

So, there you have it! A huge list of family game night ideas. Now, all you need to do is gather the troops and get ready for a night of fun!

Best Games for Family Night Printable

Now that we’ve gone over some of the best family game night ideas, it’s time to choose a game! In our huge game night bundle we have everything you need to plan out a great night. Unsure how to play some of these games, that is okay! In addition to the Family Game Night Bucket List, we include a lot (like a lot) of family game night instructions for classic games, traditional games, new games, card games, minute to win it games and more.

Put the party and play back in your family game night with a plan.

The 17 page Family Game Night PDF includes:

45 Family Bucket List Games – A bucket list of family game night ideas. Choose from 45 family game suggestions that your family will love.
Game Night Family Bucket List Template – In this blank bucket list of ideas, gather your thoughts and write out your own game night choices from games you already own.
18 Minute to Win It Games – This set includes traditional and classic Minute to Win it Games. Print to make it easy to follow along and play those 60 second ice breaker games.
Minute to Win it Score Cards – Print as many as you need, these are essential for keeping track of the players and their points.
Game Instructions – Print and cut out the game instruction cards for your game night basket or keep all the instrucitons for the games together and laminate for easy access.
Supply list – You never have to worry about forgetting something with this handy checklist.
Scavenger Hunt Template – Use this template to come up with your own scavenger hunt list or download one of our many at home scavenger hunts for each season.
Game Card Templates – Use these templates to come up with your own words for Charades, Scattergories & more.

No one will ever declare “I’m bored… or should we say “I’m board”… by repeating the same old board game. Twist up family game night and do something fun, unique and new.

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Family Game Night Basket Ideas

You’ve chosen which games you’re going to play and now it’s time to gather the supplies! Make a family game night basket to collect all the games, supplies, some snacks and even decorations so everything is easy to find when it’s time to get started. This basket can also be used as a gift for a friend. Perhaps a welcome Package for a new home.

You can either buy a game night basket or make your own with resources you already have on hand.

To put together a basket full of fun, you’ll need:

A basket, plastic bucket, or fabric bin works great
Games- choose your favorite games from our list or gather your own family favorites
A piece of paper and pencils or pens for keeping score or any drawing games
Dice, tokens or other game pieces
A deck of cards
A box of prizes and treasures for winners and contestants
Snacks and drinks – bite-sized treats and themed cups and napkins add a special touch to the fun
Game night decorations – hang a banner, put up some streamers and choose a fun game night theme like “Around the World” or “Movie Night” to really get everyone in the mood!

Once you add all your supplies, laminate your family game night printable package for easy access over and over.

Now that you have everything you need, it’s time to get ready for family game night! Gather the family, set up the snacks and drinks, and get ready to have some fun!

With all these family game night ideas, you’re sure to have a night that you’ll never forget! Get excited for some laughs, memories and good old fashioned family time!

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Looking for a list of loved family game night games? These board games are perfect for trying something new!

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Does having a checklist keep you organized? If you are looking to create some new family memories, take a look at this huge checklist of Family Bucket List Ideas. Download and print family bucket lists for every season. Pin to Pinterest.

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Share Your Ideas

So the big question remains… what is the best game for family game night? Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your favorite family game night ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

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The Best Trampoline Games

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Need boredom busters for summer? Are you ready for backyard fun? Dust off the cobwebs when you get these kids games to play on the trampoline. Enjoy sixteen of the best trampoline games for kids . This printable games set includes outdoor games instructions and a supply list. Get ready to have a jumping good time!

There are tons of fun ideas for the trampoline. Have you ever slept under the stars in a sleeping bag? How about jumped on the trampoline with a sprinkler beneath? Have you used chalk to turn the trampoline mat in a Twister board? Who has popped bubbles while jumping? If your child has tried any of these ideas, you likely are wanting to come up with some new activities for the kids.

Fun Things to Do on a Trampoline

Create your own family bucket list for fun trampoline ideas for kids. It can be used year-round or add it to your summer bucket list.

Play on the trampoline while the sprinkler is underneath
Get chalk and turn your mat into a Twister board or Hopscotch game
Use chalk to color on the trampoline
Have a sleepover and sleep under the stars in your sleeping bags
Fill the trampoline with ice cubes
Turn on a bubble maker and direct it to blow bubbles within the net
Put Dawn dish soap and water on the trampoline mat for a slipper good time (it also cleans!)
Play classic games like Ring Around the Rosie, Simon Says, or 4 Corners
Have a sword fight with pool noodles
Jump on the trampoline after a big snow
Play Fun Trampoline Games

Trampoline games are great for kids because they can be played over and over. In addition, many of these outdoor games require common things round in your garage. From soccer balls, to soft balls, balloons, a jump rope and more. They bring things out of store and remind us how to have fun without electronics. Get ready to get outdoors and enjoy these fun backyard activities for kids (and even adults!)

Trampoline Safety for Kids

Since many of these games include multiple kids on the trampoline, it’s important to know and have a list of safety tips for the kids. Review these trampoline rules before you get started.

Have a trampoline net keep the entrance zipper closed when on the trampoline
An adult must be near by for supervision
No gymnastics, summersaults or flips.
Remove all debris from the trampoline
Review safety materials for the trampoline
Keep within the assigned weight limit of the trampoline
Keep fingers away from the springs

What are some fun trampoline games?

Growing up, I recall some incredible games on the trampoline. However, if I try to bring up some of the retro and classic trampoline games with my kids, I completely cannot recall how to play trampoline games or even what resources they required. It’s like a complete mind blank. That was my purpose for creating this printable trampoline games set. The set includes old and new trampoline games and even some land games you can bring to the trampoline mat.

Without further adieu, let’s get starting taking a look at these fun kids trampoline games.

Rock Paper Scissors

How to Play: I bet you have hard of this classic game but have you played trampoline rock paper scissors with your body? Jump on the trampoline and land to make a rock, paper or scissors shape. Slowly eliminate the competition becoming the final winner. We bet this game keeps your heart rate up, especially the longer you are in the competition.

Accessories: None

Bombs Away

How to Play: In this trampoline game for 3 ore more, players dodge incoming balls or water balloons. Two or more players stand on the outside of the trampoline tossing them toward the center.

Accessories: Balls or water balloons

Pirate Leg Stand

How to Play: Standing on one leg can be a bit of a challenge. How about standing on one leg while on the trampoline or while one person jumps? Be the first player to test your coordination on the mat. Longest standing pirate, wins.

Accessories: Stop watch

Gaga Ball

How to Play: This classic game is brought from the pit to the spring. “Ga-ga ball!” Can you hear it? Hit with one hand a ball toward another player. If it hits below their knees, they are out. If it hits above their shoulders or bounces out of net, you are out. Make sure everyone has a change to hit. Last person standing wins.

Accessories: Ball

Castle Attack

How to Play: A king must keep his castle from being attacked. In this game, the king stands in the trampoline enclosure and avoids balls flying in from the attackers. When the king his hit, a new player becomes the king. The player that is able to be the king the longest, wins.

Accessories: Stop watch and balls.

Bum Wars

How to Play: 1, 2, 3, 4, I declare bum war! players jump, land on their bum and jump back to their feed (or knees) in one jump. See who can continue this rhythm the longest, wins.

Accessories: None

Dodgeball

How to Play: This traditional game goes from the gym to the trampoline. Trampoline dodgeball. Divide the mat with a line of chalk or painter’s tape. Split players into teams of two. Throw balls to peg the other team’s players with the ball. If they catch the ball, you are out. if you hit a player, they are out. The first team to loose all their teammates, wins.

Accessories: Chalk, painter’s tape, softer balls

Air Ball

How to Play: The goal of this game is to catch the ball mid jump. Every player gets ten tries to air catch. The person that catches the most balls with ten chances, wins!

Accessories: Tennis balls

Telephone

How to Play: Similar to “I’m going on a picnic game” only with their body. The first person strikes a pose. The second player strikes the first players pose and their own new post. This cycle continues with the third player and so forth until someone messes up on the order of the poses. The game goes on until you can’t remember all the posses.

Accessories: None

Crack the Egg

How to Play: Also called popcorn. One player lays in the middle of the trampoline in a ball position. The other players jump to pop up the egg and have the player release their legs from their hands. If the egg cracks, they are out. Switch places and give another player a chance to be the egg.

Accessories: None

Birds in the Nest

How to Play: This fun game continues outside the trampoline net with the center of the trampoline being the bird’s nest. Assign one player to be the bird. They hide different colored balls around the yard. Each runner is assigned a colored ball set. On the start of go, the runners go find their colored balls and bring them back to the birds nest. At any time, the bird can call the runners home and they must counted to ten before leaving the nest again. The runner that finds all their colored balls first, becomes the winner and then the next bird.

Accessories: Lots of colored balls, blindfolds

Lava Ball

How to Play: This game is also called Poison Ball. Players avoid various sized balls on the trampoline mat. If a ball touches them, they are out. Players must keep moving.

Accessories: Various size balls or water balloons

Freeze Bounce

How to Play: One person is the caller. Everyone jumps until the caller yells “freeze!” Everyone has to freeze. If your feet hit the trampoline last on the freeze, you are out. Last man standing, wins. Twist this game up with a fun playlist and add music and some cool dance moves. When the music stops, freeze!

Accessories: None

Keep It Up

How to Play: How long can you keep a beach ball in the air? What if more are added? This can be a trampoline game for 1 player or many more. Just don’t let the the ball hit the mat.

Accessories: Inflatable beach ball

Reverse Limbo

How to Play: Similar to the game of limbo on you have a rope and go above the limbo line (not below.) Use the trampoline springs to get air and bounce over the limbo line. Each cycle, the line goes a bit higher.

Supplies: Jump rope

Jump Rope Snake

How to Play: Try to avoid a slithering snake. One player waves the snake on the ground. if you get bit (touched) by the snake, you are out.

Accessories: Jump rope

Who are these games for?

The best thing about these games is there are perfect for all ages. You easily transfer each of these games into toddler games or teen games. They even will be enjoyed by playful adults.

Toddlers: Toddlers can easily play all of these games. Young children will need older kids to guide them through instruction and reminder of the rules. If creating a mix of ages, split teams into various ages or create pairs with older and younger kids.

Kids: This game set is perfect for kids. Especially competitive children. They are excellent for exhausting active children.

Teenagers: Trampoline games make excellent teen games. Adapt the games by turning them into fun glow in the dark party ideas or even pair with outdoor games at night for the neighbors.

Adults: Come on adults. Get in on the fun and try not to run over your child in an effort to declared the victor!

Want all these games at your finger-tips? Be sure to download and print this entire list of Trampoline Games.

Printable Trampoline Games Directions & Supply List

Ready to get organized? Get all the games we mentioned above. Download and enjoy 16 of the Best Trampoline Games for Kids. This printable game set includes all the directions you need for trampolining fun.

The digital download set all comes with a list of other fun trampoline ideas and a supply list so you have all the trampoline accessories you need to bring these outdoor games into fruition. Common supplies include timer, whistle, rope, balls and water balloons. Many of the items you likely already have on hand.

Once you print your games, you can laminate them for use over and over. That allows it to be outside in different weather conditions and keep it form getting ripped, wet, or damaged.

Whether you are creating a summer bucket list, planning a birthday party, or just want a list of kids activities at home, you will want to print these Trampoline games today. It’s time to put the play back in your plans. Grab your printable today.

Printable Trampoline Games for Kids PDF

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More Backyard Fun!

The backyard is an oasis of fun? If you are looking for more ideas for the kids, take a look at all these outdoor games you can play in your own yard.

Backyard Games: Play in in a park or in your own yard, these outdoor games are fun for the family, neighbors, or a birthday party. They even can be used at a backyard graduation, picnic or even family reunion.

Minute to Win it Games with Water: Ready to get wet? Take these wet n wild games to the backyard, park or even to the beach. These games include water guns, water balloons, buckets of water and more. Best of all, the games move fast requiring over one minute each. Guaranteed fun ahead!

Outdoor Minute to Win it Games: Have 60 seconds? These outdoor minute to win it games are timed and perfect for keeping a party moving along. They include non-water games as well as a few water games. If you love a fast pace, these are really great quick and easy games. They are getting the kids outside in the fresh air.

Pool Games: Ready to host a pool party? Stop asking what you can do and start doing. Print these pool party games that are perfect for a small group or large gathering. The set includes new, classic and retro pool party games. Make sure to laminate the game set for easy reference of directions and supplies when you are around the swimming pool.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: Take the fun outdoors with this backyard scavenger hunt for kids. These 20 rhyming riddles will lead kids on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Have a fun prize at the end or small treasure to collect as you go. They include common supplies found at home.

Camping Games: Sleeping under the stars or just enjoying a twinkling fire pit? These camping games bring instant fun under the stars. Use in the backyard or bring on your next camping trip. They bring great fun to little campers.

See more fun games for the backyard, parties, and travel in our printable games store.

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STEM Challenges for Kids & Classroom Scavenger Hunt Printable

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April 27, 2022 by administrator Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

These STEM Challenges for kids help promote one (or more) of the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In other words, they are very educationally beneficial while also being a ton of fun! Enjoy these steam building challenges and as a bonus enjoy this printable scavenger hunt in the classroom.

Making learning fun is always a goal for parents and teachers alike. You want your kids to be entertained, but nothing’s wrong when there’s a little education going on at the same time. It helps make the most of playtime. There are many STEM toys out there that are great at helping foster skills and learning concepts while also being fun for kids.

Speaking of STEM, however, your kids can have fun without buying special toys. There are many building materials you can use that are found in your own home! Things like:

LEGOs (okay, this is a special toy, but most already have these painful blocks at home!)
Q-Tips
Aluminum foil
Toothpicks
Paper plates
Straws
String
Empty toilet paper rolls
Plastic wrap
Pencils

It’s amazing what you can build with when you get a little creative!

STEM Challenges for Kids

We have put together a fun printable STEM Challenges pack for kids. We hope your kids enjoy building these different items using household materials. There’s also a fun STEM scavenger hunt included!

Once you print these fun STEM worksheets, you will see a number of fun activities. Clip the cards for more handheld fun or leave the paper as is. We recommend you print on cardstock paper so the challenge cards or sheets stand up to long-term use.

You’ll see the supplies list within the STEM Challenge cards. Your kids can refer to this each time they go to make something new.

Examples of building STEM Challenges for Kids that are included:

Catapult
Robot
Tall Tower
Marble Maze
Straw Rocket
Hexagon

You can always add to the challenges by coming up with more things for your kids to build and create!

Of course these are perfect activities for at home, but they can also be used in the class – share with your teachers!

STEM Scavenger Hunt

Give your kids a break at building by taking them on a scavenger hunt in the classroom! This classroom scavenger hunt printable offers a list of STEM-related items that your kids can find at home or when out. Print the hunt again and again each time you go somewhere new!

When doing the scavenger hunt, your kids will have to find things like something…

With wheels
That needs a battery
That cools items
Reflective
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
That can dissolve in water

All of the items in the scavenger hunt uses one of the fields of STEM, so they will be learning why they are searching.

How do you do a scavenger hunt in the classroom?

This scavenger hunt checklist is the perfect classroom activity. Keep it within the four walls or extend it around the school or even outside to the playground. It extends the lesson into something fun and engaging which totally equates memorable. Imagine that light bulb moment that will go off when taking a science assessment but connecting the test question to the science classroom activity.

Another way to extend the science lesson, once they do this stem scavenger hunt at school, have them make their own scavenger hunt activity. Use this science lesson (or any lesson that is similar) and let the kids go to down making their own scavenger hunts for classmates. I bet they get very creative and competitive! You can even use this on another subject – how about a DIY math scavenger hunt?

For team building, pair up kids in tables or teams and let them take the classroom treasure hunt checklist their peers made. Do you have science buddies? If you are apart of an upper grade, pair students. Older students can be paired with kids from lower elementary classrooms. There is a lot learned in teaching a younger peer. Let them guide their science buddy through this simple scavenger hunt and science activity.

This can be the perfect activity for online learning too. For distance learning or virtual activities using the computer (even if at school), this can be a series of images they find on the web similar to a photo scavenger hunt only collecting images and adding them to their Google classroom photo library/folders.

STEM Challenge for Kids Printables

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Raging Good Time Glow in the Dark Party Games

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

Ready for a raging good time? Grab your blacklight, bright neon colors and some fun activities. This awesome list of glow in the dark party games are sure to bring the entertainment. Let’s glow. Download and print today.

Hosting a glow in the dark party? If the goal of your celebration is embracing neon colors, having an 80s party throwback, or having fun in the dark we have all the plans you need. Fabulous neon party ideas perfect for your gathering. From glow in the dark activities, a collection of fun games and more, enjoy your night to remember.

What do you do at a glow in the dark party?

When preparing for an epic event like a cool glow in the dark party, it’s important to know how to host a glow in the dark party. Start with neon party invitations, a location and the right neon party decorations. This will give you the setting throwing an awesome glow in the dark party at home, outside or at a fabulous location.

Once you have established many of the basics like party food, Neon Lighting Ideas and Glow-in-the-Dark décor, you need to establish what will party guests do when they show up? Have you ever had the venue and party décor be absolutely perfect but the atmosphere flop? Avoid the vibe during to a flop by knowing exactly what to do at a glow in the dark party.

Neon party activities might include…

Glow in the Dark Bowling
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Neon Twister Board
Glow Face Paint
Capture the Flag
Neon Dance Floor Competition
Glow in the Dark Party Games

For more you can see our full list of the ultimate Glow in the Dark Party ideas.

What are some fun Neon Party Games?

Glow in the dark party games are a huge hit with kids and adults alike. They are perfect for any type of party, whether it is a birthday, Halloween, or just a get-together with friends. There are so many different types of glow in the dark fun party games to choose from, it’s easy to plan a good time.

Whether you’re planning teenage neon party games or 80s party games for adults, neon party games will be a big hit. With just a few cool ideas and simple supplies, you can turn any party into a glowing success.

Here are some fun glow in the dark party game ideas to print out and help get you started.

What You’ll Need:

These are just a few of the party supplies included in the fun. More supplies might include things you can find for a low-cost at the Dollar Store or online. In fact, we have a huge list of Glow in the Dark Party supplies on Amazon. These include more items like glow bracelets and necklaces, balloons, straws, beach balls, pie tins and even laundry detergent – say what?!

If your guests have missed the mark on what to wear to a neon party, you can have a bucket of white t-shirts and neon painters tape. It’s an instant costume and outfit and everyone will be wearing the right attire for those photo opps you don’t’ want to miss!

Wondering how or what to play? Now that the supplies have been discussed, what do we do with what we have on hand? Take a look at a few examples of some of these neon themed glow-in-the-dark party games.

Neon Lawn Twister

Use the neon paint to make neon colored circles on the grass. You can make them any size you want. Once the paint is dry, you’re ready to play! Twist, turn, and see how long you can last without falling over. The last person standing is the winner!

Flashlight Tag

A nighttime twist on a classic game, flashlight tag is perfect for any party. One person is ‘it’ and has to chase the other players with a flashlight. Once they are caught by the beam of light, they become ‘it’. The last person left without being caught is the winner!

Glow in the Egg Hunt

This is a fun egg hunt that takes on a new look with glow in the dark colors. Hide plastic eggs filled with candy around the party area. Once they are all hidden, turn off the lights and let the hunting begin! The first person to find the most eggs wins a prize.

Neon Dance Party

Turn up the music and let loose! With the lights turned off and black lights turned on, your neon necklaces, bracelets and creations will glow and you’ll look like a rock star! Dance the night away and have a blast.

Neon Art Gallery

Picasso? Van Gogh? Who that? Use the glow in the dark paint & black lights to create some amazing art. Not only is this activity super fun, but it makes a great take home party treat! Hang the artwork up around the party area while it dries and let everyone enjoy the creations.

Glow in the Dark Ring Toss

A classic carnival game with a twist! Using the black light, set up rings around different objects in the party area. Turn off the lights and try to toss the rings onto the objects. The player with the most rings around the object wins!

Night Statues

This exciting game focuses on not getting caught by the museum curator in a red light/green light style game. One player is the ‘curator’ and controls a flashlight. The other players are statues in a museum. When the curator turns their back, the statues hurry towards the curator. When the curator turns, everyone freezes. If the curator catches anyone moving and shines the light on a statue, they are out! The last player left in the game wins and gets to be the next curator.

Play one or play all of the fun glow party games at your glow in the dark party for a night your guests will never forget!

Glow in the Dark Party Games Printable

Are you officially ready to host your glow in the dark party? It’s time to have so much fun. Let’s glow!

In this printable set, we have a list of 16 Neon party games are perfect for indoors and outdoors – adapt to your party location. Each game is unique and memorable, great for small or large crowds. They are age appropriate as kids games, teen games or even adult games.

The full list of games includes Gloweyball, Minute to Win it Suck It Up, Donuts on a String, Flashlight Tag, Neon Art Gallery, Break Dance Circle, Glow Easter Egg Hunt, Neon Lawn (or Tarp) Twister, Keep It Up Balloons, Glow Capture the Flag, Gum Ball Pie, Glow Ball Blow, Flick N Sticks, Glow in the Dark Ring Toss, Neon Truth or Dare and Night Statues.

Let the fun begin. It’s time to put the play back in the party plan and get your printable games today!

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Where can you play Neon Party Games?

There are a number of party theme ideas that fit glow in the dark games. Because they are clean they are perfect for ages young and old. Of course, teens will find this the coolest idea but adults might enjoy it at a white party or younger kids might enjoy it at a youth group event.

Take a look at these ideas perfect for neon party games.

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Epic Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens

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April 26, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

What makes the best teen birthday ever? Plan an epic photo scavenger hunt that will never be forgotten! Print this photo scavenger hunt for teens for a fun mall, city, Target, Walmart or public location treasure hunt. This makes an awesome ice breaker for team building, youth groups. or just a teen party!

Nothing stumps me more than trying to create an activity my teens will actually enjoy. If you have one you know teenagers seem impossible to plan for, especially when it comes to someting that might involve their friends and reputation. In an effort to solve my own dilemma, I have found a low-cost easy solution. If you want to put together an easy teen party which evokes a lot of fun, this unique scavenger hunt is your answer!

When it’s time to plan an entertaining activity for teenagers, a photo scavenger hunt for teens is a great idea to break the ice and get the party started. With a little creativity, you can tailor the hunt to any theme or location. In addition, this isolates your teens to one location and fills a lot of the party time. Once you say “go” you will find yourself mostly hands off and enjoying watching the fun. Since they all will be eager to win, they will be running back and forth to you for treasure hunt reports.

Get ready to sit back and enjoy the fun. Here are all the tips and ideas you need to help you plan the perfect photo scavenger hunt for your teen party (or even youth group and team building events!)

Teenage Scavenger Hunt Ideas

The are a few steps needed to plan the ultimate scavenger hunt for teens. First pick up a teen birthday invitation (digital ones are great!) Second, plan your guest list. Third, choose your location. Finally, acquire your printable photo scavenger hunt checklist.

Take a look a these fun photo scavenger hunt ideas when preparing for the next celebration

Teen Party Invitations

When it comes to planning a birthday party for teens, snail mail is a thing of the past. You might find your child using a text chain to get the word out for their party but if you want something special, digital teen party invitations are a better way to go. They can be sent via text message or email.

There are a few places you can get digital teen party invites that are sent electronically.

Guest List

Since this is a team scavenger hunt, you will want a good amount of kiddos on your birthday party guest list. Plan to have at least 4 to 10 kids on a team to execute this photo treasure hunt. I personally think, the more the merrier but you do want to be able to control your party guests in a public location.

Planning the teen guest list is rather important. Consider you guest list as your location is going to be in a public setting. Do you know the child, do you trust the child? These are all good questions to ask yourself before your send out the teen party invites.

Consider adding a few adults to the guest list that way you have power in numbers of controlling the ~~wild~~ teens.

Scavenger Hunt Location

The first step is to pick a location that you want the hunt to take place in. This can be anything from a local park to a shopping mall. Popular places to host a tween scavenger hunt include Target, the mall, an outdoor shopping center or Walmart. You could even take a photography scavenger hunt to an amusement park.

Consider how crowded the area is. how much can you control the space. Are the busy highways or roads, is security available, etc. You will be the adult in charge, so the location is very important.

Once you have the location, you need to come up with a list of items that the tweens and teens will need to find during the hunt.

Checklist of Scavenger Hunt Items

Next, come up with a list of items for the scavenger hunt. The items should reflect interests, popular themes and trends among teenagers.

Some ideas for items to include on the scavenger hunt list are:

A picture of the entire team with a sales associate
A picture of a group member wearing a funny hat
A picture of a item that you can’t live without
A picture of something that starts with each letter of your teen’s name
A group selfie with all participants
A shot of a team member doing a silly pose
Find a celebrity look-alike and take a picture with them
Go to a famous landmarks and take selfies in front of it

These are just a few suggestions of items that would be perfect for a picture scavenger hunt for teens. Don’t be afraid to get silly- that’s the whole point of a photograph scavenger hunt.

Customize the list of photo scavenger hunt ideas for your group and the kids are sure to have a blast!

Photo Scavenger Hunt List

Whatever you do, don’t stress. This is a fun and crazy game meant to lighten the mood at any party. To help you put the fun back in your party plan, we’ve put together a printable scavenger hunt list that will help you if you’re feeling stuck or you’re short on time.

This checklist is meant to be generic for any location. However, go through it. If you find there is a scavenger hunt clues/items that does not fit your chosen location, have the kids cross it off before the treasure hunt begins.

Get a copy of the Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens PDF

How to Play

Begin the scavenger hunt birthday party with a starting location. This can be the food court of your public setting. It gives parents a place for drop off and pickup. It also creates a meeting and emergency spot as needed during the treasure hunt. Your food court typically has bathrooms and and it will provide you seating to talk through the game instructions.

Once you have a photo scavenger hunt list of items, it’s time to start the adventure! Go over the scavenger hunt rules and give each team a list of things they need to find and take photos of. Make sure the teams fill in their start time before they head out to search for items.

On the start of go, teams will be set free i~~n the wild like a bunch of animals~~. As they find items they will take a photograph (using their smartphones or cameras) and place a checkmark by the item on their fun photo scavenger hunt list of ideas. There is no order to the clues, they can find their next clue in any order.

Plan a meeting place for everyone to check in and set a time limit for the hunt. Anywhere from 1 to 1.5 hours is usually plenty of time to complete the hunt. When it’s time to check in, have each team present their photos to mom and the fellow group members on the other team.

Finally, scoring. Victory is only declared when you have winners. The teammates that finish first, with all the items correctly, win. If no one finishes before times up, the team with the most points (or items completed on their checklist) wins the scavenger hunt! Deduct points for every minute the team goes over the timer.

For a variation, you can make this a photo challenge too. Take a look at the pics and vote for winners based best photos.

If you need prizes for a teenage scavenger hunt, consider $5 gift cards to perhaps a few of the stores in the mall. Other fun scavenger hunt teen game prizes can be giant candy bars, cash, small trophies, food, iTunes gift cards or even fidget toys.

Pro Tip: Run through the scavenger hunt yourself the day before. If something is not available, tell the kids to go ahead and scratch off the freebie. This will also give you an estimate of the time needed for the scavenger hunt at this location.

The point of mall scavenger hunts is to have fun, so the photos don’t have to be perfect. Just make sure everyone gets involved and has a good time.

Once everyone is done, head to the food court to sing happy birthday and enjoy some cake, cupcakes or even cookies!

Have you ever done a photo scavenger hunt before? What were some of your favorite items on the list? Let us know in the comments below or on Pinterest.

More Scavenger Hunt Ideas

There are creative ways to bring the fun to your home. If home scavenger hunt riddles are more your thing, how about going on a Birthday Scavenger Hunt? With 20 rhyming riddles, your child can race around the home until they find their final treasure. It’s a fun way for your tween to get their gifts. You can have a present with each clue or all the presents at the end.

There are other ways to incorporate treasure hunts into a teen party. Take a look at these other scavenger hunt ideas…

The best thing about many of these scavenger hunt ideas, is they are at home. That makes this not only perfect for older kids but younger kids too.

Find a full list of holiday scavenger hunts and ideas including Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving and so many more!

More Teen Party Ideas

Planning birthday parties between kids and adulthood can be challenge. What is the best theme for a teenager. There are plenty of ways to make a tween party awesome. Try some of these other teen party ideas.

The fun things don’t have to stop with treasure hunts. For each of these parties, we have fun games. Find more teen party ideas and a collection of fun party games in our store!

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Safari & Jungle Animal Party Games for Kids

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June 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Looking for fun safari or jungle themed party games for your next wild and crazy party? Enjoy these 12 fun animal party games that you can print. Party animal birthday themed activities and printable games for toddlers, preschoolers & younger kids.

Ready to get wild with some jungle party games? Celebrate like an animal with these fun ideas that are easy to plan and pull together for a party that will cause a roar. With these adventurous jungle theme party games, your guests may cause a stampede to be a part of your tribe!

Safari jungle party games are perfect for kids of all ages and can be easily tailored to whatever level of energy and excitement you want for your party. They are the best games for toddlers and younger kids but can also be tailored toward tweens and teens with just a few animal adaptions.

What is the difference between Jungle and Safari?

The difference between a jungle and a safari is primarily the environment. A jungle would be a lush green space often humid and with water. A safari would be a landscape that is often dry similar to a desert. Often a jungle is attached to tropical regions like South America and a Safari would frequently be used for dry environments like Africa.

Due to different locations and opposite climates, jungle, and safari animals are not the same. Just to name a few, safari animals include a lion, an elephant, a cheetah, a zebra, a rhino, a giraffe, an ostrich and a leopard. Alternatively, jungle animals might include monkeys, snakes, exotic birds, tigers, jaguars, and crocodiles. Animals that might overlap both environments are crocs, cheetahs, and elephants.

When planning an animal party it’s very easy to overlap safari theme party games with jungle theme party games. Luckily both include wild animals (pun in tented – meaning both your guests and the animals).

Safari Party Games

If you’re looking for some classic party games with a wild twist, try a few rounds of musical chairs set to jungle-themed music or have an animal treasure hunt where the prizes are hidden around the yard or park. Both are easy party games and honestly toddlers would love it but teens would also love both! I could just see them fighting over that last chair.

For a more active party, set up a jungle obstacle course with if you have the space or play some fun animal charades. No matter what games you choose, make sure to have plenty of prizes on hand for the winners! It can be a small prize like a piece of candy or animal-themed party favor.

Jungle Theme Party Games

If you want to go all out with a jungle theme party, then you’ll need some games that fit the bill. A few ideas include a Jungle Scavenger Hunt, where guests have to find items on a list around the party area, or a game of Jungle Jeopardy, where teams compete to answer questions about jungle animals. Just make sure you answer in question form!

For a really fun and unique party, try setting up a photo booth with jungle-themed props and backdrops. Your guests will have a blast taking photos and you’ll have some great memories to look back on! In this theme, have everyone come in costume and vote on the best animal costume. This could be great for older kids.

Kids Jungle Party Games

When creating an animal party we often think about the cake, list of guests, decorations, venue and more. One item that comes last is the party entertainment. Let’s put the play back in the party planning with some of the best group games for kids at a party.

What games should we play at a birthday?

When you download our Jungle Party Games Set you will have a full list of animal party games perfect for a birthday party and party guests. These party animal birthday-themed games take the stress out of planning an amazing & entertaining party. With 12 games to choose from, there’s no shortage of adventure to be had.

A few of our favorite animal birthday party games include:

Jungle Scavenger Hunt: This can be done both indoors and outdoors, depending on your party space. Hide jungle animals around the party area for guests to find. You can use stuffed animals, plastic toy animals, or even printouts of jungle animals. Give each guest a list of animals to find and see who can find them all first!

Peel a Banana Challenge: Ready to play an a-peeling game? This funny game has players racing against the clock to see how many bananas they can peel. The only trick? You can’t use your hands! The object of the game is the game is to get the most!

Save the Baby Obstacle Course: Players will navigate through the “jungle”, avoiding obstacles and trying to reunite the baby animal to their animal mom as fast as they can. But beware! If you drop the baby, you’ll have to go back to the start. Tag the next person and continue the fun!

Enjoy jungle themed birthday party games like Monkey See Monkey Do, Banana Peel Challenge, Animal Eating Contest and Catch a Tiger Tail are perfect for kids of all ages and will have them laughing and playing all party long!

Get the party started with animal party games that are a roaring good time! Luckily it’s possible to have an amazingly great time at a party with out blowing the budget. Skip hiring the balloon maker. Cancel the DJ and take a look at these low-cost animal party games. Download this safari and jungle animal party games printable set.

Animal Party Games Printable

Ready to host a party and have a full list of animals games at your finger tips? This printable jungle birthday party set includes 9 pages with game instructions, supply list, and a really cute safari animal scavenger hunt check list. This adorable jungle scavenger hunt includes images making it easy for preschoolers and younger kids alike.

Full animal themed birthday party games list includes:

Monkey on a Vine Donut Game
Naughty Monkey
Catch the Tiger Tail
Animal Eating Contest
Banana Peel Challenge
Lily Pad Relay Race
Jungle Scavenger Animal Hunt
Human Elephant Relay Race
Save the Baby Animal Obstacle Course
Clear the Snakes
Monkey See Monkey Do
Elephant Peanut Push

No matter what games you choose, your guests are sure to have a wild time at your jungle party! Do you have any other suggestions for jungle party games? Share them with us in the comments below!

Download your Jungle Party Games PDF here

More Animal Themed Birthday Party Ideas

There are other ways to become a party animal! First, get safari party ideas for décor, cakes, crafts and more in these Safari and Jungle Party Ideas.

Also take a look at coolest themed party activity and party ideas that include animals.

Many, if not all, of these animal-themed party ideas come with animal party games. Take a look at our collection of kids party games and find the best games that fit your child’s birthday party theme.

Free Printables

Of course, we love freebies too. Add these adorable Animal Finger Puppets to the celebration. Your party animals will love crafting these adorable jungle animals.

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Fun 4th of July Scavenger Hunt

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April 20, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer

Celebrating the 4th of July ? Just like an independence day themed national treasure hunt, these 20 rhyming clues will take your child on a fun 4th of July Scavenger Hunt at home. Print this patriotic 4th of July fun activity now!

Celebrate Independence Day with a 4th of July Scavenger Hunt that’s perfect for all ages. With 20 different clues, this fun activity will keep your friends and family entertained all day Fourth of July long!

Celebrating Fourth of July

If your family is like ours, the summer holiday means backyard cookouts, watermelon, swimming, fun games and, of course, fireworks!

This year we are planning to do a Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt around the house of the kids and their friends to participate in. I’m planning to set up a fun stash of red, white, and blue goodies at the final spot for the kids.

Some glow-in-the-dark necklaces, sparklers, and other fun treats paired with decorated cookies make an adorable gift that they’ll enjoy during the party.

Fourth of July Ideas

This 4th of July, take the patriotic fun to the next level with some of these activities for the whole family.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Find red, white, and blue items in your house
Make cookies or another fun snack shaped like stars
Take a picture of yourself or your family in front of an American flag
Put together a Fourth of July themed puzzle
Visit Independence Day celebrations or parades in your area
Draw a picture of the American flag with a blindfold on and see who’s looks closest to the real thing
Write down all of the 50 states as fast as possible before the timer runs out.

The fun doesn’t have to end there! How about a patriotic treasure hunt you can do at home? This is the perfect addition to the day. Plus, you can get this digital download immediately – print now!

4th of July Scavenger Hunt for Kids

If you’re looking for a Fourth of July scavenger hunt specifically designed for kids, we’ve got you covered!

This at home scavenger hunt has 20 different clues that will take your child all around the house. Its a fun way to start the day, especially if uncovering prizes like supplies or décor for the day. To add your own ideas or twist to this treasure hunt. In this patriotic activity, stick to the theme and add red, white and blue items with the rhyming clues. Your seekers can pick up the small treasures along the way.

Examples of the rhyming clues include…

It’s the 4th of July! Let’s celebrate and have some fun. The first clue is found where the food is zapped, warmed and done.

50 pointed stars on the flag, each representing a state. Look at your clock for a new clue, don’t be late.

Every firework begins with a spark. The clue is found where you lay your head when it’s dark.

Crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea. This is the place where you turn the temperature down one degree.

Of course, seekers will follow instructions on July scavenger hunt printable riddles toward each of the next clues. Once the national treasure hunters get to the final stop, or the last clue, on the hunt will have a patriotic surprise waiting for them! This can include sparklers, streamers, fireworks, fun 4th of July food, or something cute to wear!

Print out the clues below and get ready to have some fun!

Patriotic Scavenger Hunt

This Fourth of July game is so easy to use. The PDF file includes 20 Independence Day themed cards with rhyming Fourth of July riddles on them. The treasure hunt will take players all around the house and include a few for the yard that will take kids outdoors.

The patriotic game includes an answer sheet and is perfect for 2-6 players. This is an easy activity but you can pair age groups. Older children can help younger kids discover new printable clues. You can omit or take out any clue locations that do not fit your home. I do recommend printing the clues on card stock for durability.

To use the game, just download the PDF, print out the cards and cut them apart. Each of the Fourth of July clues is a rhyming riddle about where to find the next item on the list.

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America, and what better way than with this epic July 4th scavenger hunt? It’s sure to entertain the kids and the parents will enjoy watching too.

No matter how you celebrate Fourth of July this year, we hope you have a blast!

Download the PDF below and get started on your hunt!

Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt Digital Download

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Have a blast this Fourth of July and be safe!

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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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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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Ideas for Family Game Night

Classic Games

Candy Land

Chess

Monopoly

Jenga

Scrabble

Minute to Win It Games

Junk in the Trunk

Face the Cookie

Apple Stack

Movin’ on Up Cup Stack

Defying Gravity

Suck it Up

Ping Pong Bounce

New Favorites

The Name Game

What If?

Get a Hint

The Fishbowl Game

Card Games

Snap

Crazy 8s

Spoons

Go Fish

Uno

Charades

Head’s Up!

Pictionary

Press Conference

Outdoor Games

Flashlight Tag

Cornhole

Obstacle Course

Where can get family game night games?

Best Family Game Night Board Games

Best Games for Family Night Printable

Family Game Night Basket Ideas

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Need more fun family ideas? Try these!

Fun Things to Do on a Trampoline

Trampoline Safety for Kids

What are some fun trampoline games?

Rock Paper Scissors

Bombs Away

Pirate Leg Stand

Gaga Ball

Castle Attack

Bum Wars

Dodgeball

Air Ball

Telephone

Crack the Egg

Birds in the Nest

Lava Ball

Freeze Bounce

Keep It Up

Reverse Limbo

Jump Rope Snake

Who are these games for?

Printable Trampoline Games Directions & Supply List

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More Backyard Fun!

STEM Challenges for Kids

STEM Scavenger Hunt

How do you do a scavenger hunt in the classroom?

STEM Challenge for Kids Printables

What do you do at a glow in the dark party?

What are some fun Neon Party Games?

Neon Lawn Twister

Flashlight Tag

Glow in the Egg Hunt

Neon Dance Party

Neon Art Gallery

Glow in the Dark Ring Toss

Night Statues

Glow in the Dark Party Games Printable

Where can you play Neon Party Games?