Tall Tales

Tall Tales Download printable version of the activity For this activity, gather the family together and tell a story about something that really happened to you. Pepper the story with 5 lies or exaggerations. You can decide how obvious you want to make them. They can...

New Year Activity

New Year Activity It’s a new year, a time for new beginnings. Play Start Stop Continue. Each person picks a behavior they want to Start in the New Year, a behavior they want to Stop in the New Year and a behavior they want to Continue in the New Year. Focus on habits...

Mapping the Future

Mapping the Future Download printable version of the activity Find an old road map that you do not mind if the kids write on or print one from the internet. If you plan a road trip soon, you can use that as a destination for planning, or you may solicit input on a...

Make a Gift Day – Dec. 3

Make a Gift Day – Dec. 3 Whatever holiday or birthday traditions you follow, take some time today to think about a homemade gift for someone. Who would appreciate it? The act of making a gift is so much more personal than having Amazon thunk something on your...

World Candle Lighting Day

World Candle Lighting Day The second Sunday in December is Worldwide Candle Lighting Day, that is a memorial activity to honor those children who are no longer with us. Candles are lit at 7 pm local time and left to burn for an hour. This will create a 24-hour wave...