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.

How to Make a Simple DIY Marble Run with Kids

By Grandma Sandy | February 23, 2022

Even a five-year-old can construct a DIY marble run with cardboard tubes, painter’s tape, and a cardboard box.

How to Play Restaurant–the Best Game, Ever

By Grandma Sandy | February 9, 2022

Kids will have loads of fun playing the restaurant game while learning math, organization, and social skills.

Camp Grandma: How to Make it Better

By Grandma Sandy | August 18, 2021

We look back at the past six weeks to evaluate Camp Grandma and share additional activities we did at camp.

Child sits with carnival style food for a summer party for kids.

It’s a Great Kids Summer Party at Camp Grandma!

By Grandma Sandy | August 11, 2021

After six sessions of Camp Grandma, we have an end-of-camp summer party to celebrate. Check out my tips.

Camp Grandma #6 How to make a Piñata

By Grandma Sandy | August 4, 2021

A flower piñata is easy to make with the grandkids. We’ll use ours for an end-of-camp celebration next week.

A customer selects cookies from the pretend cookie store.

Camp Grandma #5 Life Lessons in a Cookie Shop

By Grandma Sandy | July 28, 2021

Make clay cookies for a pretend cookie shop. It’s fun for kids and provides a rich learning environment.

Camp Grandma #3 How to Host a Kids Tea Party!

By Grandma Sandy | July 14, 2021

We make some delicious nibbles and have a tea party wearing the fab fascinators we made last week.

Camp Grandma #2 How to Make Fascinators

By Grandma Sandy | July 7, 2021

We learned to make fascinators with fabric, felt, feathers, and flowers, to go glam at our tea party next week.

How to Host the Best Camp Grandma this Summer

By Grandma Sandy | June 23, 2021

Why not start your own Camp Grandma? Try these easy tips.

How to Connect with Grandkids: Craft a Project

By Grandma Sandy | June 9, 2021

If you can’t be with the grandkids in person, stay connected by doing craft projects together remotely.