Grandma Fun

Grandma Fun features a multitude of ways to have fun with the grandkids. From games, to projects, to parties, to creating new family traditions, this section will engage kids and keep them looking forward to grandma (and grandpa) time.

Grandma clapping with baby on her lap.

Easy Things to Do Now with Younger Grandkids

By Grandma Sandy | January 10, 2024

Try these activities and ideas for newborns and younger grandkids, plus thoughts about grandparenting.

Kids ducking recycle paper wads as they try to capture the flag.

Short Takes: A Return to Better Fun and Games

By Grandma Sandy | September 20, 2023

Kids duck flying paper wads in Capture the Flag. It’s one of many fun family games to play with grandkids now.

Mother and child playing a newspaper relay game.

Host a Summer Party for the Grandkids Now

By Grandma Sandy | September 6, 2023

Have a summer party for the grandkids as a last seasonal hurrah. Try these fun food and game ideas.

child serves as scribe to brainstorm ideas for writing a script.

Camp Grandma #4 How to Write a Script for Puppets

By Grandma Sandy | July 26, 2023

We made puppets and the puppet theater. Now we tackle a simple script. Here’s how, step by step.

Kids play with water under an umbrella, when the day is coolest.

The Best Ways to Cool off with Kids Right Now

By Grandma Sandy | July 19, 2023

With record-breaking heat, try these ways to cool off with kids: indoor games, crafts, and cool food ideas.

Kids do a range of projects for Camp Grandma, from crafting to role playing.

Camp Grandma is Back for the Best Year Yet

By Grandma Sandy | May 24, 2023

What to do with the grandkids this summer? Start a Camp Grandma using these great ideas for summer projects.

Kids make plastic food displays, the kind found in Japanese restaurants, at a class at Osaka, Japan.

12 Great Tips to Enjoy a Vacation with Kids

By Grandma Sandy | May 17, 2023

A vacation with kids can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are ten travel tips from a seasoned dad.

These tacos are quick and easy to make; just brown meat then add spices.

Cinco de Mayo for Kids; Make the Best Easy Tacos

By Grandma Sandy | April 26, 2023

The best recipe for making tacos is also the easiest. Try this recipe for Cinco de Mayo. Kids will love it!

Cookie Store - Call Me Grandma

My 12 Favorite Games to Play with Grandkids Now

By Grandma Sandy | March 29, 2023

Entertain with toddler games, outdoor games, rainy day games, and pretend games like our Cookie Shop Game.

The Best Easy Indoor Play Idea: A Fishing Game!

By Grandma Sandy | March 22, 2023

On a rainy day, grandkids can make paper fish to go fishing. This easy DIY game is lots of fun and uses math.