Family Connections
Movie Night
Let kids pick a movie, and try to create a dessert treat that goes with the theme of the movie.
- Monster cookies for a scary movie
- Picnic on the family room floor with Caterpillar cupcakes for a nature movie
- Birthday cake for a movie that has a birthday party
Picnic in Winter
Spread a tablecloth on the floor in front of the fireplace. Roast hot dogs and have s'mores.
Game Night
If possible, incorporate the food as part of the game board.
- Checkers— make two different colors of cookies
- Cookieopoly— Tiny cookies can be the houses & hotels
- Food Charades— Each topic that is acted out has to pertain to food
Family meal night
Every member plans a part of the meal and makes it for the family to enjoy.
Family cookout/backyard picnic
Enjoy a whole evening out in the backyard and include games that all members can play.
- Watermelon seed spitting
- 3 legged races
- Croquet
- Tag
- Red Rover
Parent/Child Time
Set aside time to talk with your child and make it special by serving his/her favorite treat.
Take a walk
Connect with kids and show them the benefits of exercise. Stop during your walk to enjoy a special treat that you have taken along.
Everyday events made special
- Slumber Parties—serve tacos, or make your own pizzas
- Skating Parties—serve hot chocolate and brownies
- Book Review Parties
- Trade places with parents and exchange tasks
- Family game night
- Backwards day—serve breakfast for dinner—ie...serve pancakes
- PJ day—serve a special breakfast
Special days
- First day & Last day of school
- Red (blue) letter days (Acing a test)
Holidays
- Assign or have children choose a country and have them study how that culture celebrates the holiday. Have them share their learning and special foods with the family.
- Have children be in charge of setting and decorating the holiday table. Have them make place cards for each guest and family member.
- Create a holiday meal that includes each person's favorite foods.
- Create a holiday meal that is served year after year and becomes a family tradition...It just wouldn't be (Christmas) without Mom's stroganoff dinner.