1. Exploding Kittens: Good vs. Evil (7+) – A new twist on the classic, featuring magical battles and strategic chaos!

2. Mysterium Kids (6+) – A cooperative mystery game designed for younger players with fun storytelling elements.

3. Throw Throw Burrito: Extreme Edition (7+) – A hilarious mix of dodgeball and card game fun with jumbo burritos!

4. Dragonwood: The Dice Adventure Game (8+) – A magical game of rolling dice, collecting cards, and defeating mythical creatures.

5. Mouse Trap: Mega Build (5+) – A bigger, better, and more exciting version of the classic game.

6. The Crew: Mission Deep Sea (10+) – A cooperative strategy card game that takes teamwork to new levels.

7. Ticket to Ride: First Journey (6+) – A simplified version of the classic game, perfect for younger players.

8. Happy Salmon (6+) – A quick, action-packed party game full of laughter and movement.

9. Outfoxed! (5+) – A cooperative detective game where kids work together to solve the mystery.

10. Zombie Kittens (7+) – A quirky, fast-paced game with adorable zombie kittens and strategic gameplay.

11. Kingdomino Origins (8+) – A fun, easy-to-learn game about building the best prehistoric kingdom.

12. Blokus XL (7+) – The classic strategy game now in an extra-large format for easier play.

13. Hues and Cues (8+) – A colorful guessing game that challenges players to describe and find the right shade.

14. Forbidden Island (10+) – A thrilling cooperative adventure game where players work together to escape a sinking island.

15. Sushi Go Party! (8+) – A fun and fast-paced card game where players collect the best sushi combos.

Gardening How-To for Kids

Sensory Gardening Activity Kit

Where to buy inexpensive seeds

• Dollar Tree

• Ace Hardware

• Lowes

• Etsy

• Amazon

Creative & Hands-On Activities

🎨 DIY Craft Station – Set up paper, markers, stickers, and let creativity flow!
📖 Create a Storybook – Kids can write and illustrate their own short story.
🖌️ Kindness Rocks – Paint positive messages on river rocks and hide them around the community.
✂️ Origami Challenge – Try folding paper into animals, flowers, or cool shapes.
🎭 Puppet Show – Make puppets out of socks or paper bags and put on a performance.

Outdoor Adventures

🚶 Nature Scavenger Hunt – Find different leaves, rocks, or bugs on a walk.
🏕️ Backyard Camping – Set up a tent and enjoy the outdoors.
🛝 Park Playtime – Swing, slide, and run around for some screen-free fun.
🌳 Obstacle Course – Use household items to create a fun backyard or indoor challenge.

STEM & Brain Boosters

🧩 Puzzle Race – See who can complete a jigsaw puzzle the fastest!
♟️ Board Game Night – Play classics like Monopoly, Clue, or Uno.
🔢 Card Games – Try fun games like Go Fish, Crazy Eights, or War.
💡 LEGO Build-Off – Challenge kids to build the tallest tower or a creative design.
🔠 DIY Escape Room – Create clues and challenges for a family escape adventure.

Family & Community Engagement

💌 Write Letters to Family or Friends – Send handwritten notes to brighten someone’s day.
🍪 Bake Together – Make cookies, cupcakes, or a fun snack as a family.
🎶 Dance Party – Turn on some music and have a fun, silly dance-off.
🛍️ Random Acts of Kindness – Do something nice for a neighbor or friend.
📚 Read-Aloud Time – Choose a favorite book and read together.

Mindfulness & Relaxation

🧘 Yoga or Stretching – Try simple yoga poses or breathing exercises.
🎨 Coloring & Drawing – Print out coloring pages or free-draw a masterpiece.
📓 Gratitude Journal – Write or draw about things they are thankful for.
🌟 Star Gazing – Head outside at night and look for constellations.