Out of the Box Fun

By Cherita Coneys Armstrong

If you are seeking ways to enjoy time with the young people in your life that goes beyond playing video games or watching television, then you'll appreciate OUT OF THE BOX FUN. Here you will find 25 creative activities that encourage you to be an active participant!

Together you will enjoy exploring performance, music, culture, literature, fashion, crafts, including:

 

*Click, Click, Click/Photo Gallery: The Young Photographer

 

*Workout Adventures: The Young Fitness Buff

 

*Top Chef: The Young Cook

 

*Poetry Slam: The Young Poet

 

*Old School Dance Party: The Young Party Animal

 

*Family Detective: The Young Historian

 

*You're Speaking my Language: The Young Linguist

 

Plus more!!!

 

With easy step-by-step instructions, each of these low or no-cost activities can be done in the comfort of your home! They also provide wonderful creative options for homeschoolers. Your children will learn new skills as they explore different ways to express themselves. All the activities are designed to foster joyful experiences and enjoyable interactions with each other. Moreover, you'll discover unique ways for you and your kids to connect and create memories.  It's for YOU. It's for THEM.....It's for FUN! 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Saucer & Cup Publications
• Release date: May 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9780578829517

Book preview

Welcome!

If you’re looking for ways to connect and have fun with the young people in your life that aren’t confined to video games or hours in front of the television, then you’ll appreciate Out of the Box Fun! It includes 25 creative activities that encourage you to be an active participant.

Research shows that young people who are involved in creative endeavors develop positive characteristics such as confidence, emotional intelligence, and good relationships with those with whom they’re being creative.

So why not give the following activities a try? Each one is explained in detail, and examples are included. Feel free to adjust the activities to include your own exciting ideas. They’re here to provide not only instruction, but inspiration!

Important note: The library and internet are your friends. Use them to retrieve the resources and items you’ll need to accomplish the various activities. Remember, it’s not the money spent that matters, but the time spent together.

Have a ball!

—Cherita

1. Puzzle Showdown:

(The Young Competitor)

Puzzles are known to be a great way to pass the time. Add a little competitive fun with your puzzle, and it’s guaranteed to be a good time. To get the fun started, purchase two identical and inexpensive box puzzles. Create two teams that will be competing to see who finishes first.

While players work to figure out where each puzzle piece goes, make sure you set the scene with festive music and snacks. You can even add your own decorating touches based on the theme of the puzzle. For example, if it’s a floral theme, select spots to place fresh or dried flowers, spray a floral scent around the room, or serve flower-shaped cookies.

Your group size and how much time you allot for the game should determine how large a puzzle you select. It’s a great opportunity to joke around and have lively conversation during the competition. Though it’s a contest, the competition will create great camaraderie amongst the puzzlers. Now, do you have time for a 1500 piece puzzle? Great! Go for it!

2. Music Video Magic:

(The Young Performer)

Artists today can’t have a hit song without a music video to go along with it, and young people seem enamored with watching their favorite artists in action. So why not let them become the performing artists and make their own music video? It’s easier than