8 Activities To Bond with Your Grandchildren Of All Ages

Grandparents play a special role in their grandchild's life!

They are friends and mentors offering a wisdom and unconditional love unique to their role. Although no two relationships between grandparent and grandchild are alike, we've compiled a list of activities sure to create long-lasting memories for years to come!

Grandparent Activities for Infants to Preschoolers

• Read story books and play together. Bring stories to life with toys and play! Reading storybooks together and then bringing those stories to life with toys and play is a magical experience that transcends generations. It allows grandparents and grandchildren to dive into imaginative worlds together, fostering a love for storytelling and creativity. This activity strengthens bonds through shared adventures and the joy of seeing favorite tales come alive right before your eyes.

• Open-ended play with toys like building blocks  ignites magination! There's no end in sight for what you can create together. This type of imaginative play, with building blocks and other open-ended items, serves as a canvas for creativity that both young and old can appreciate. This type of play encourages communication, cooperation, and the sharing of ideas, as there are endless possibilities for what can be created. Building together not only sparks the imagination but also builds a foundation for strong relationships through the act of creating something unique with one another.

Grandparent Activities for Older Kids

• Playing board or card games! A classic activity. 
  Playing board or card games is a timeless activity that bridges generations, encouraging laughter, strategic thinking, and teamwork. It's a fantastic way for connection across generation, learn from each other, and share in the joy of friendly competition.

• Doing art activities like sculpting with clay, Origami, or watercolors! Engaging in art activities like sculpting with clay, origami, or painting with watercolors sparks creativity and allows for expressive communication. These activities provide a platform for sharing stories, techniques, and personal tastes, fostering a deep and meaningful connection through the shared joy of creating something beautiful together.

• Visiting a museum, zoo or aquarium! Exciting excursions encourage curiosity and wonder, allowing both grandparents and grandkids to explore new things together, share knowledge, and create lasting memories filled with fun facts and shared experiences.

• Working on a puzzle together is not just about finding the right pieces; it's about patience, problem-solving, and collaboration. It offers a calm and focused environment for conversation to flow naturally, strengthening bonds as each piece brings all generations together to complete a shared goal.

• Working on simple arts and crafts activities with play dough or watercolors. Click here for a great play dough recipe and activity!
• Exploring nature! Get outside and discover the natural world together.

No matter the age or activity, as long as you're together and present to the experience at hand, it'll sure to become a cherished memory for life!