6 Ideas to Try Right Now
Rain Art
- 1Paint a colourful design on thick paper.
- 2Briefly hold it in the rain for 5 seconds.
- 3Watch the rain create unique patterns.
Simon Says
- 1One person is Simon.
- 2Simon gives instructions: 'Simon says jump!'
- 3Only follow if it starts with 'Simon says' — catch everyone out!
Shadow Puppets
- 1Darken the room and point a lamp at the wall.
- 2Use your hands to make animal shadows.
- 3Tell a story with shadow characters.
Mad Libs Story
- 1Write a short story leaving blanks: 'The ___[animal] ran to the ___[place].'
- 2Without showing the story, ask for random words to fill the blanks.
- 3Read the finished (hilarious) story aloud.
Balloon Keep-Up
- 1Blow up a balloon.
- 2Rule: it cannot touch the floor.
- 3Count how many hits before it drops.
Sorting Game
- 1Mix together small objects (buttons, coins, blocks).
- 2Sort by colour, then size, then shape.
- 3Discuss why each goes where.
