{"id":1544,"date":"2022-11-28T19:38:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T19:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devotedgrandma.com\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2023-03-22T14:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T14:32:49","slug":"20-fun-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devotedgrandma.com\/life\/20-fun-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Fun Activities You Can Do With Your Grandkids To Bond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Especially as grandkids get older, it can be a challenge to find fun activities for seniors and grandchildren to do together. Luckily, we\u2019ve compiled 20 of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below, read about tons of fun activities seniors and youngsters can enjoy together. You\u2019ll find something for any kind of weather, all types of interests, and every age. That way, you can deepen your special bond<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Whether knitting, gardening, cooking, or stamp collecting, share your passions and interests with your grandchildren. Especially if you impart a skill, they\u2019ll associate it with happy memories of you. Plus, kids love to help, so put that can-do attitude to good use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the weather is nice, the last thing you want to do is keep children indoors. If you find a park nearby with picnic benches, you\u2019ll have a place to sit while they can run around. Or just host the picnic in your backyard, not far from the comforts of home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This one works especially well if you\u2019ll be meeting on FaceTime or Zoom. Plan for everyone to engage in a show-and-tell session. You can decide on a theme ahead of time (something you love, something red, and so on) or leave it open and see what those goofy grands bring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Painting is excellent at most ages. When your grandchildren are young, get finger paints or let them cover a canvas with their unique scribbles. When they\u2019re older, they can paint by numbers or more advanced subjects. You can even have fun painting each other!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of all the activities for seniors and grandkids, this one is possibly the easiest. Pop popcorn, get candy and soda, and put on a movie. With so many streaming options, you can watch a new release or let your grandchildren show you their favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why wait for Christmas? You can find cookie cutouts for virtually anything, so break out the baking supplies and create some tasty cookies. Depending on their attention span, you may want to make the cookies before they arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your grandkids already know how to play a game well, a good activity for seniors is to let them teach you how to play. They\u2019ll be excited to impart knowledge, and you\u2019ll get the enjoyment of seeing them be little leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t worry; you don\u2019t have to spend a fortune on tickets! Look for free performances in public spaces near you during the warmer months, especially parks. Local theatre troupes and schools often have inexpensive or free performances, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Museums can be a lot of walking but plan to visit one with many educational programs for kids. That way, you can get off your feet while they learn with their peers and experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When your grandchildren are little, reading to them is crucial for their development<\/a> and helps you bond with them. If you see your grandkids often when they get older, start a chapter book and read a section every time they visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Get some face masks, nail polish, and Epsom salts to soak your toes, and you have everything you need for a pint-sized spa. This one doesn\u2019t have to be for grandmas and granddaughters alone, either! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids love sweets, so let them have chocolate chip pancakes, waffles, strawberry smoothies, and bacon. Just don\u2019t wait for morning to indulge! <\/p>\n\n\n\nTeach Them Something You Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Go on a Picnic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Show and Tell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Painting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Movie Night (or Afternoon)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Decorating Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Let Them Teach You To Play a Board Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
See a Play or Concert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Strategically Plan a Museum Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Read a Book Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Have a Spa Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Make Breakfast for Dinner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Plan a Surprise for Mom and Dad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n