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11 Creative Activities for Kids

by Jean Van't Hul
February 13, 2022
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These creative activities for kids work well with a group of mixed-age children. Simple, open-ended ideas to explore.

Updated February 2022

Here are creative activities for kids that work especially well for a group of children with mixed ages. We hope you find this list helpful for inspiring creativity in your kids whether during the holidays, family get-togethers, or during play dates.

First, we’ll give you a nice short list of ideas and then expand on many of the ideas. Stick with the short list if you just want a something quick; head on to the longer list if you want a few more ideas for simple kids activities.

Creative Activities for Kids (the quick list)

1. Playdough play and modeling

2. Toothpick construction

3. Open-ended drawing activities

4. Drawing games

5. Sensory exploration and play

6. Build a fort!

7. Smaller scale building

8. Get started on holiday crafts

9. Play some favorite games

10. Read some seasonal books together

11. Light table play

Creative Activities for Kids (the longer list)

playdough play
Photo by Rachel Withers


1. Playdough Play and Modeling

Simple-Kids-Activities-Toothpick-Construction
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2. Toothpick Construction (lots of different ideas here, including edible ones)

child drawing on paper
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3. Open-Ended Drawing Activities

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4. Drawing Games

cloud dough for kids
Photo by Jean Van’t Hul

5. Sensory Exploration and Play

Simple Kids Activities - Build a Fort
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6. Build a Fort!

cardboard building discs
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7. Smaller Scale Construction

Simple Kids Activities - Christmas Crafts
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8. Get Started on Holiday Ornaments or Decorations

The Best Kids Games - Bird Bingo

9. Play Some Favorite Games

Bookshelf of seasonal home library for children
Photo by Anna Harpe

10. Read Books Together 

Simple Kids Activities - Light Table
Photo by Jean Van’t Hul

11. Light table play 

  • Remember you can make a super simple light table with a transparent plastic storage box and a string of white lights!

How about you? What are your favorite creative activities for kids?

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