Gymnastics doesn’t stay at the gym – and shouldn’t! If nurtured properly, gymnastics can become a source of confidence and joy for your children. I remember as a kid we lived gymnastics; whether on the neighbors’ trampoline or on mattresses in our basement, we were always entertaining ourselves and having good old wholesome fun! We…
Crafts & Activities
A Fun Craft Activity For Big Kids and Little Kids
One project can be fun for kids of all ages! Looking to entertain your preschoolers/toddlers at the same time as your older kids? This collaborative project will be fun for both! Collect some empty cardboard boxes and break them down to flat pieces. (Don’t have any boxes? Is there such a thing? You can use…
Why You Should Have a Stash of Activity Books
They don’t take up a lot of space, but they offer a big variety of fun, productive activity. A few weeks ago, a reader wrote to us asking for ideas on after-school activities that keep kids entertained–without being too stressful for mom. And while we have another great idea coming back that’s amazing for moms…
Kinetic Sand Is Perfect For Indoor Sensory Play During the Winter
If your child loves playing with sensory objects, set up a kinetic sand station to use all winter long. My son was home with me until he was 3, and even after he started preschool, he was home hours before his siblings. I always looked for creative activities he could do by himself that would…
Games We Actually Don’t Mind Playing With the Kids on Shabbos
In an ideal world, we’d all love playing Monopoly and Risk. In reality, there’s a handful of games we don’t mind playing on a cold Friday night. If your kids are happy to play board or card games by themselves, you’re lucky. If they want you to join, you need to know which games to…
A Must Read for a Magical Snow Day!
A moment-by-moment guide to memorable snow days (Plus! How to Make Mocha Snow Cream, scroll down!). Be prepared! BCP Note: Not every family is up as early or moves as quickly, but even if you can’t fit in all this during your own snow day, these ideas will definitely help you set a schedule that…
How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube
It’s fun, it uses their brain…Rubik’s cube is the trend that moms actually love. I’m the cool mom who can solve a Rubik’s Cube. Ok fine, I can almost solve it without looking and following instructions. I just keep forgetting the last bit by heart. But that is impressive enough for most of my kids…
A Roundup of Kids Recess Trends from Over the Years
Will this year see a new trend, like last year’s poppers? Or will some old trends make a comeback? Once the weather gets a little colder and kids start spending recess indoors, suddenly, the trends pop up. Sometimes it’s a new trend, but often, there’s an old trend that makes a comeback. How do trends…
You’ll Love to Play This Family Dreidel Game
Turn any Chanukah night into a fun night with this adorable dreidel game. Kids of all ages will love playing this game for the laughs they’ll get and the privileges they’ll receive! When my friend casually described this game she plays with her kids on Chanukah, I thought, “This would be great on BCP!” The…
How to Play Our Chanuka Gift Dreidel Game! (Free Game Board Download)
This Chanukah Gift Dreidel Game is simple enough for kids to play, but interesting enough to get teens and adults into the Chanukah spirit as well! HERE IS HOW TO PLAY: Invite guests to each bring a wrapped gift – you set the budget for the gift or any other requirement you choose. When guests…