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		<title>Sardines &#8211; Party Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hide  and Seek with a twist. Kid&#8217;s will love the twist to this old favorite.
1. The person who is &#8220;IT&#8221; goes and hides while the others count to 20 (higher number if you are working with older children).
2. Once they have counted, they call out something like &#8220;ready or not here we come&#8221;, &#8220;Apple&#8217;s and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/sardines-party-game.html</link>
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		<title>Silent Body Speller Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a great game that teachers and moms can use to help with spelling words. A twist on Charades that gets your kids spelling and having fun!DIRECTIONS:
1. Form two or more teams (do your best to make the teams even &#8211; try not to put the best spellers on the same team).
2. Teammates take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/silent-body-speller-game.html</link>
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		<title>Red Shoe Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kid&#8217;s love to play silly games and games that are fast paced. This game has that and more. Your group will love playing this game over and over again.DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose one person to be &#8220;it&#8221;.
2. Have all of the other players stand in a straight line facing the player who is &#8220;it&#8221;. The player who [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/red-shoe-game.html</link>
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		<title>Mixed Pickles Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This game works great for birthday parties. Everyone will be rolling with laughter as they try to keep up with this fast pace and silly game.DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose someone to be &#8220;it&#8221;.
2. Those not chosen to be &#8220;it&#8221; should make a circle around the one chosen to be &#8220;it&#8221;. This player is blindfolded.
3. The player who [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/mixed-pickles-game.html</link>
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		<title>Train Wreck Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are like me, you are always looking for games to entertain children. Whether you are a teacher, children&#8217;s worker or an activity&#8217;s coordinator, this is sure to be a favorite game with your group.DIRECTIONS:
1. Setup two row of chairs facing each other, with one less chair then the amount of   players [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/train-wreck-game.html</link>
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		<title>Birthday Bash Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a great way to have kids get to know something about others in the group. They find out they share a birthday with someone in the group they never met before. DIRECTIONS:
1. Set-up a circle of chairs with one less chair then the amount of players.
2.choose someone to be &#8220;it&#8221;.
3. Go around the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/birthday-bash-game.html</link>
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		<title>Animal Kingdom Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a game that will be a great ice-breaker, this is it. Along with playing a game, kid&#8217;s will learn something new about each other. Ask kids to introduce themselves and say which of the following   animals they most identify with: eagle, dolphin, lion, sparrow, whale,   or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/animal-kingdom-game.html</link>
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		<title>Fruit Basket Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a great game for youth groups or birthday parties. If you are looking for something fun to play at your next family reunion or classroom entertainment, Fruit Basket could be that game.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Chairs (enough so there is one less chair than players)
Space to put the chairs in two lines across from each other
Participants
RULES:
* [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/fruit-basket-game.html</link>
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		<title>Four Squares &#8211; Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This game is fun and can be played with four or six squares. It&#8217;s a great game for any child&#8217;s party and requires little supplies to set up and play.GAME RULES:
1. In the standard game, there are four squares painted on the ground, all touching each other, making one, larger square (or six squares making [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/four-squares-game.html</link>
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		<title>Panty Hose Polo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This silly game will have your kids doubled up in laughter. Where else can you play with your food and not get into trouble? Kids will love this game and it works great at any party. 
SUPPLIES:
Panty Hose (Ones with runs in them will work fine)
Oranges (Medium to large in size works best)
Scissors
Tape
HOW TO PLAY:
1. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/panty-hose-polo.html</link>
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		<title>Foot Volleyball</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This version of volleyball can be played indoors without risk to lamp or limb. It&#8217;s easy to play and set up as well as fun for all ages!
SUPPLIES:
Yarn
10-inch Ballon
HOW TO PLAY:
1. To play, first tie a piece of yarn or string across a 10-foot playing area, about 1 foot above the floor.
2. Divide the players [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/foot-volleyball.html</link>
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		<title>Safety Tips For Babies &#8211; Car Seats</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Typically this BLOG is geared for older children but I came across some information I didn&#8217;t know (and some I knew) that I thought I&#8217;d pass along in case there are other parents that could benefit from the information.CAR SEATS:
Did you know that babies should only be in car seats while riding in cars. This [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/safety-tips-for-babies-car-seats.html</link>
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		<title>Protect Your Children From Strangers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s our job to protect our children to the best of our abilities. In the world we live in today, that isn&#8217;t always easy. Children face so much more today than we faced growing up. Help your child stay safe with these helpful tips. Teach your children these tricks that strangers use to lure children [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/protect-your-children-from-strangers.html</link>
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		<title>Signs Of Sexual Abuse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As adults, we need to be aware of many things that surround our children. We need to know what to look for to warn us of danger or harm to our children. Here are some signs to help you recognize and prevent sexual abuse.
1.  Changes in behavior, such as: extreme mood swings, withdrawal, fearlessness, excessive [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/signs-of-sexual-abuse.html</link>
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		<title>Happy Award Nomination</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What a wonderful honor to be nominated for the “Happy Award”. Many thanks to Hetti Harper at “Creative Food Recipes” for the nomination. “Hetti’s” BLOG is full of great recipes. I use her recipes almost every night. 
Now I&#8217;m suppose to list 10 things that make me happy and then nominate more BLOGS for this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/happy-award-nomination.html</link>
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		<title>Help Children Protect Themselves</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As parents and teachers, it is our job to prepare our children for what is in the world. We need to protect our children by teaching them to protect themselves.
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN:
1. Always tell your parents where you are going and who you are with.
2. Do not invite anyone in the house without the permission [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/help-children-protect-themselves.html</link>
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		<title>Red Light &#8211; Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone remembers playing &#8220;Red Light&#8221;.  A fun and active game that is perfect for the energy children have. This game is best with three or more children. You need one child to be the &#8220;stoplight&#8221; and at least two children to race to the &#8220;stoplight&#8221;.
The game begins with one child (the &#8220;stoplight&#8221;) standing about 15 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/red-light-game.html</link>
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		<title>Butterfly Pillow Craft</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have a butterfly lover in your family, this is an easy and fun project they will love. They can easily be hung from the ceiling with fishing line and small hooks.
This craft is fairly simple and can be assembled with either a sewing machine, simple hand stitching, no-sew or even hot glue. Purchased [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/butterfly-pillow-craft.html</link>
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		<title>No Sew Pillow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This makes a wonderful personalized gift for very little cost and in this economy who wouldn&#8217;t like to save money. This project can be made with two cloth place mats from your local dollar store.I would consider this craft to be fairly simple. These can be assembled with either a sewing machine, simple hand stitching [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/no-sew-pillow.html</link>
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		<title>Clay Pot Wind Chimes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The sound of wind chimes can be so relaxing and this is a great project to add a little &#8220;country&#8221; to your decor.  People of all ages will enjoy making these or receiving them as presents. 
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Paint Brushes
Washable Kid&#8217;s Paint
Recycled Newspaper or Old Tablecloths.
String or Twine
Paper Towels
Flower Pot
Container(s) of Water
Dowel Stick
Metal
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spread newspaper (or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/clay-pot-wind-chimes.html</link>
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		<title>Easy Homemade Soap In A Cup</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This top gift pick for your child&#8217;s best buds is a lot easier than it you might think. Because hot soap and a knife are involved, this project should be monitored by an adult.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Knife
Five 16-ounce Styrofoam cups
Five 9-ounce clear plastic cups (with a shape similar to that of the Styrofoam cups)
Petroleum jelly
5 pipe cleaners
5 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/easy-homemade-soap-in-a-cup.html</link>
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		<title>Snowman Cupcakes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even if it&#8217;s not snowing outside your family can whip up a band of these merry marshmallow snowmen and all their winter wonderland fantasies become a reality.INGREDIENTS:
Cooled cupcake (baked from your favorite recipe)
White icing
Large marshmallows
Waxed paper
Pretzel sticks
Decorators&#8217; gel
Orange slice candy
Junior Mints
Thin Mints
Fruit leather
DIRECTIONS:
1. Take a cooled cupcake (baked from your favorite recipe) and frost it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/snowman-cupcakes.html</link>
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		<title>Santa Cupcakes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Santa Cupcakes are a favorite for any child&#8217;s Christmas party. They look great displayed on a table and the children love to share them with their friends.INGREDIENTS:
Cupcake
White and Red Icing
Mini Marshmallow
Shredded Coconut (optional)
Blue and Pink Gel Icing
Red Candy (Red Hots work great)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Frost the cupcake with a layer of white icing.
2. Using the red frosting, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/santa-cupcakes.html</link>
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		<title>Reindeer Cupcakes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reindeer Cupcakes are so cute they are sure to be a hit at any Christmas party. You children will love how easy they are to make and how great they taste.INGREDIENTS:
Cupcakes (baked from your favorite recipe)
Chocolate Frosting
Round, Lollipops (Blow Pops or Tootsie Pop work great)
M&#38;M&#8217;s Candies
Black Decorators&#8217; Gel Frosting
Pretzels
Red Shoestring Licorice
DIRECTIONS:
1. Frost a cooled cupcake [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/reindeer-cupcakes.html</link>
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		<title>Glittering Bulb Ornament</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your children will love making glittering bulbs. Your holiday will shine with these simple holiday decorations.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Glitter Glue
Recycled Newspaper
Shiny Tree Ornaments
Ribbon
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cover your work space with recycled newspaper.
2. Gather several plain, shiny, unbreakable Christmas tree balls.
3. Using glitter glue, write names, messages, and designs on the bulbs.
4. Dry overnight.
5. Tie a long ribbon in a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.funactivitiesforchildren.com/glittering-bulb-ornament.html</link>
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