Often I have heard parents say “I wish there was a rule book I could follow to get this parenting thing right.” And in all honesty, there isn’t one certain way that tells you what to do to the letter in order to get the results that you want 100% of the time. There are so many ways of raising children; it’s almost hard to keep up. More so, there isn’t one way of parenting that is the best way, it’s a collection of ideas and techniques and much more that raises a child.
However, I could give you secret weapon- weekly “PRINT AND PLAY” ideas! As a parent I have found these website amazingly helpful in provided FREE PDFs which can be downloaded, printed and played with immediately.
It has car bingo, hangman, tic-tac-toe, quiz games, sorting activities, paper crafts, origami and more! Provide your children with bundles of interesting, engaging, educational games that requires little planning every weekend. Below is a list of websites that you can check out:
Leapfrog
This website will provide you with many printables to pick and choose from. Your child will be spoilt for choice.
http://www.leapfrog.com/en-us/learning-path/printables
Kidspot
You will find paper crafts, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, printables and much more!
http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/collection/paper-craft
Paper Toys
If you are looking for a wide range of simple and complex printables, this is your site! From the Eiffel Tower to a house and to a party hat. They have got it!
http://www.papertoys.com/partyhat.htm
Mr Printables
Here you come across printables of all sorts, activities, décor ideas to name a few.
https://mrprintables.com/flapping-bird-paper-toy/
Print Activities
If you are on the go, about to take a trip and need to keep the kids busy then head on to this site and find some fun paper games.
http://www.printactivities.com/Paper-Games.shtml
WIZKIDS.CLUB
If you want to grab books that encourage kids to play and learn science, sorting, seasons, investigation here are few you can go for:
Today’s Parent
More paper games can be found here!
http://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/pencil-and-paper-games/image/2/
Activity Village
This is like going to a puzzle candy store! So many options, so many puzzles to pick from. What to do!
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/puzzles
Thinkable Puzzles
Another useful website with more puzzles to keep your children busy and entertained.
http://www.thinkablepuzzles.com/
Your Genome
Looking for a little bit of origami, you need not look any further!
http://www.yourgenome.org/activities/origami-dna
Be smart, simply print and let kids play.