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Make New Games from Old Ones

If your kids have played all their existing games so many times that they have grown bored with them, teach children to get creative and make up simple new games using pieces from the old ones. For example, instead of playing a typical game of checkers, your kids can play checkers race. Checkers Race Items Needed: Checkerboard Checkers Dice Instead of having your kids set up as they would for a typical game of checkers, have them sit near the same side of the board. Have each child place four checkers on the back row. One child will place four … Continue reading →

Making Checkers

As mentioned previously, one simple way to make checkers for a checkerboard blanket or checkerboard rug is to cut circles from felt or glue felt to plastic lids from coffee cans. Whichever style you choose, you will need twelve of each color. Here are some other ideas: Fabric Checkers You can use plastic lids for this project or simply cut circles from heavy cardboard (a sturdy box works great). Glue some batting to the circles and cover them with the fabric of your choice. You can use leftover fleece from the original black and red pattern, or fabric that coordinates … Continue reading →

Playful Artwork: Checkerboard Rug

Instead of a checkerboard blanket, perhaps you’d like to make a checkerboard rug. They are simple to make and they make a great addition to the playroom, family room, game room, or your child’s bedroom. Checkerboard from Carpet At your local carpet store, check for remnants in the traditional black and red, or in the colors of your choice. You can make one as large or as small as you like. Cut squares from each remnant using a utility knife and a straight edge. Arrange the pieces in a checkerboard pattern then turn them upside down. Attach them in rows … Continue reading →

Playful Artwork: Checkerboard Blanket

Any item in the home that serves more than one purpose is a good value. This project will give you the opportunity to create great artwork for children’s spaces, and at the same time give your kids something extra to play with. Checkerboard Blanket For this project you will need black and red fleece or other fabric (for a traditional checkerboard), and the amount needed depends on how large you want the blanket to be. Fleece is generally sold by the yard, and is usually at least 60″ wide, which will give you fifteen 12″ squares per yard length. Cut … Continue reading →