Category: Games

Magnetic Paper Clip Fishing

  • Paper clips
  • Magnet
  • Small metal items to ‘fish’ for
  • small dish of sand to hide the items

 

1. Straighten the paper clip.
2. Rub a magnet over the paper clip, at least 25 times in the same direction.
3. The magnet is ready.

4. Hide some small metal items in a dish of sand and the children can use their magnet to hunt for the ‘treasures’.

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Easy Ring Toss

Fill some plastic bottles with sand.

Cut out the center of paper plates.

Make up some simple rules for points or prizes and get started!

 

Big-as-Life Board Game

You’ll Need:

For Game Board Squares:
Approximately 40-50 low-pile carpet samples I’m using 13.5″ x 18″ pieces here
About 1 yard solid woven fabric, such as muslin or a thrift-store sheet
Letter stencils
Spray paint or acrylic paint that contrasts with the fabric
Duct tape, two colors
Craft knife and self-healing cutting board optional
Non-slip shelf liner optional

For Dice:
One square cardboard box per player
Large sheet of paper to wrap the dice
21 punched paper circles, about 1 1/2″ in diameter
Glue
Scissors
Transparent tape

For Game Cards:
About ten 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheets of paper
Downloadable template optional; download below
Five 14″ x 22″ sheets of colored poster board
Ruler
Scissors
Glue stick

more instructions here