Milestones Game Board
Are you looking for fun activities for your kids?
The Milestones Game Board is a fun way to get your kids to participate in daily nutrition & fitness activities with the goal of reaching the finish line.
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Activity #1: Kitchen Bingo
It’s time for Kitchen Bingo. The game where a scavenger hunt meets bingo. Print out the bingo board for your children and let them try to find the items on the bingo board in your house. Once they find an item, cross it off the bingo board. The first to get 5 in a row wins! Everyone gets to move 1 space on their Milestones Game Board (above) for playing.
Activity #2: Obstacle Course
Obstacle courses can be a fun way for kids to be physically active regardless of the weather. It can also keep them entertained for hours and can be appropriate for all ages. The perfect obstacle course should be challenging, silly, and safe! Download the Milestones Game Board (above) to get the FREE game board and the FREE Obstacle Course Guide on how to create the best obstacle course for your family.
Activity #3: Storytime
Taking time to learn about food is an important step to help kids develop healthful eating habits. One fun way to do this is to read books about food. Luckily there are so many great options to choose from. Click to view the list of my favorite food books for families. Search the Libby app to find them online from your local library, check out @savewithstories on Instagram to listen to your favorite celebrities as they read children’s stories, or purchase them from your local bookstore.
Activity #4: Fitness Cube
It’s time to get moving with the fitness cube. Download the fitness cube below and get crafting. Cut out the cube on the outside black lines then fold the cut cube along the solid black lines. The tabs can be taped or glued together to make a cube. Once your cube is assembled, put on some music and start rolling away.
Activity #5: Let’s Seed What Grows
Vegetable gardens have been proven to be highly beneficial for children. Whether your garden is a pot on your apartment balcony, a community garden, or a garden in your backyard, kids who engage of planting, watering, and harvesting vegetables have been found to experience a variety of benefits. Download the Milestones Game Board (above) to get the FREE game board and the FREE Let’s Seed What Grows handout on how to start your vegetable garden today.
Activity #6: Nature Bingo
It’s time for Nature Bingo. The game where a scavenger hunt meets bingo. Print out the nature bingo board for your children and let them try to find the items on the bingo board outside in your backyard or neighborhood. Once they find an item, cross it off the bingo board. The first to get 5 in a row wins! Everyone gets to move 1 space on their Milestones Game Board (above) for playing.
Activity #7: Giveback
COVID-19 has affected virtually every person worldwide. However, there are certain groups who have been hit harder, including those who are financially unstable, elderly, or homeless. I am challenging every family who is able to find a way to giveback. This could be donating food to a local food bank or homeless shelter, purchasing groceries for neighbors who are struggling, supporting local businesses by buying gift cards or care packages for family and friends, or anyway you see fit. Anyway you are able to giveback will make a difference. We are stronger together!
Activity #8: Vegetable Mazes
It’s time to make your way through the vegetable mazes. Print out the vegetable mazes handouts for your children and let them try to work their way through the mazes and then create their own maze. Everyone gets to move 1 space on their Milestones Game Board (above) for playing.
Activity #9: Fruit-Infused Water
Fruit-infused water can be a great alternative to plain water. It is easy to make at home and a great way to get kids excited about drinking water! Download the Milestones Game Board (above) and get the FREE Fruit-Infused Water Recipe Handout.
Activity #10: Physical Activity Charades
It’s game time! Download your Physical Activity Charades Cards below. Once you cut them out along the lines, it’s time to grab your family and play. Set up a timer for 1 minute and take turns acting out the clues without any sounds. Who do you think will win? Everyone gets to move 1 space on their Milestones Game Board (above) for playing.
Activity #11: Rice Sensory Bins
Rice sensory bins are a great way to promote independent play and exploration. They are great for toddlers to elementary-schoolers. Getting set-up is easy! All you need a storage container, a bag of rice, and some scoops or interactive items (such as ice cube trays, kitchen utensils, measuring cups, kid-safe bowls, or toy dump trucks and cars). If you want to make it even more of a learning opportunity for older kids, bury some change to have them count or letters and numbers to find and put in order.
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Activity #12: Family Walk
Taking a family walk around the neighborhood may seem like a simple activity, but it is highly beneficial. It allows families have time to bond, while engaging in physical activity. So slip on your shoes, grab your family, and start walking!
Activity #13: Food Pictionary
It’s game time! Download your Food Pictionary Cards below. Once you cut them out along the lines, it’s time to grab your family and play. Set up a timer for 1 minute and take turns drawing the clues on a large piece of paper or whiteboard without any sounds. Who do you think will win?
Bonus Activity #1: Fort Building
Forts can be a fun way for kids to be physically active regardless of the weather. It can also keep them entertained for hours and can be appropriate for all ages. Clear room in the living room, playroom, or basement in order to assemble an awesome fort. Grab blankets, pillows, cushions, and sheets. Then let your kids imagination run wild!
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Bonus Activity #2: Taste Test
We never know if we like something until we try it. This is where the fruit & vegetable taste test comes in. Next time you go to the grocery store or farmer’s market, allow your kids to pick 1 new fruit or vegetable to try. When you get home, work together to find a recipe everyone likes (or eat it raw - make sure to research which parts are edible first). At the same time, every family member gets to taste the fruit or vegetable and then together rate your fruit or vegetable with a thumbs up, thumbs down, or thumbs sideways.
This is an especially great activity for picky eaters. If you have a picky eater, download my FREE picky eater e-book today.