WHY on earth would children need further entertainment outdoors? Aren't the grass, swings and slides enough?
They are! But it's too darn hot. So instead of staying indoors, I thought it made sense to keep them in the shade! Putting leftover stickers from the Where’s Wally book our brand new color pencil set to use, I made this impromptu game one morning, before a playdate at the park.
They are! But it's too darn hot. So instead of staying indoors, I thought it made sense to keep them in the shade! Putting leftover stickers from the Where’s Wally book our brand new color pencil set to use, I made this impromptu game one morning, before a playdate at the park.
Other than the usual move 2 steps forward, back & miss a turn, I made stuff up like:
Hide the toy and make others look for it (Which stirred up a good deal of excitement, both hiding and hunting!), tattoo a moustache on another player’s face, find a flower, collect 10 leaves, climb a ladder, climb a ladder, run to a tree & back etc! The 5-6 year olds thoroughly enjoyed it!
Additional stuff you’ll require: pawns, die, a toy & face paint
No printer? No problem! You can draw one within minutes!
No printer? No problem! You can draw one within minutes!
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Here's the one I drew on a drawing sheet! With left over stickers!
(Using Paw Patrol toys for pawns, cuz where are the pawns when you need them!)
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| *Mostly* under the shade of a tree. Not bad! |
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You're not just a practical mom -- you're a CREATIVE mom! I love a good vigorous scavenger hunt! And around here (Maine, USA) it's a matter of finding things to do because of the cold (or the never-ending mud season).
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Michele, so encouraging :)
DeleteNever ending mud season will sound interesting to kids!
Beautiful board game. Thanks for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the linkup today. Have a great week.
Thank you Ifeoma!:)
DeleteThis is actually the only time of year that we CAN go outside, because it's only in the high 70s! Hope you get some heat relief soon!
ReplyDeletehaha, by the time its ok to head outside, i'm too tired !
DeleteUm... the linky tag is missing so I can't link up. We have been having super cold temps and it's supposed to warm up to the 4o's this week so we are anxious to get outside. Such a fun game idea.
ReplyDeleteumm, can you try again? Cuz it seems to be there.
DeleteWe are loving summers although it's so hot that we long to get out of the city as often as possible!
Weird.. it is there now! I tried loading it a few times earlier but my computer is acting pretty wacko today.
DeleteWell you're here :)
DeleteThis is so lovely. I'll definitely be printing one!#DreamTeam
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteThis is fab, thanks for sharing your lovely ideas with us!! It's pretty cold here at the moment, but still great to get outside and try something different!!
ReplyDelete#bigpinklink
Yeah, I live on the other side of the planet! :D
DeleteI love this idea how fantastic! I'm definitely going to have a go at this once the weather warms up here a little. A great way to get kids engaging with the outside! Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub with this x
ReplyDeleteThanks Talya :)
DeleteYou are so creative Swapna and I always leave your posts feeling totally inspired. I'd not really thought of using a board game outdoors but this sounds so much fun. Thanks for linking up with #DreamTeam x
ReplyDeleteyou're so kind! Thanks so much for the encouragement :D
DeleteI love this idea! Thank you for sharing it with us on the Hop link-up at Hip Homeschool Moms! My children are all grown up now (except for the 14-year-old), but I have nieces and nephews who will love this bingo game!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy :)
DeleteOooh I love the look and sound of this game! I bet my little one would love playing this, its so different from the usual board games :-) Fab post, thanks for sharing it on #MarvMondays. Emily
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :)
DeleteThe game looks like a lot of fun! The kids certainly are loving it. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Thanks Jann :)
DeleteThis looks like so much fun! I will be trying this in the summer! #coolmumclub
ReplyDeleteThanks Abi :)
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