Connecting Grandparents and Grandkids
Ideas for Older Elementary Schoolers
Here are some exciting and creative activities that elementary schoolers can enjoy with grandkids, even if you're miles apart! From DIY craft projects to fun science experiments, these ideas will keep the laughter and bonding alive, no matter the distance. Want even more inspiration? Subscribe for additional ideas that will make your time together unforgettable!
Plato online game--- Google play store or App store on Apple devices
Plato online is fun for grandparents and kids. How to work Plato: Start by going to your app store and find and download Plato--https://play.google.com/store/search?q=plato&c=apps&hl=en_US.
After you do that, you add your age and then make your name fun or cool. After you do that, make your bio and add a pic or an already-made photo. You and your grandkids both have to get Plato on your device. Make sure that both you and your grandkids have a name, but don't use your real name. Then you can add your grandkid as a friend. Pick the game you want to play in the chat and then send it to your grandkid. After that, you have a choice of more than 1 game. Here are a few to get you started: Bowling, Go Fish, Skee Ball, Battleship, and there are more to choose from.
Art for Kids Hub--- On YouTube for any devices
The Art for Kids Hub is available on YouTube--https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=art+for+kids+hub.
It teaches you and your grandparents to learn how to draw. It's for all kids, even for preschoolers. It teaches you how to have fun, even if you make mistakes, and it is easy. It has activities for all 4 seasons, and shows you how to make a folding surprise for fun things for everybody.
Puzzle Together
This game is so much fun that you and your grandkids can play together at the same time, without needing to fight or worry. To play, you will need to download the app called PUZZLE TOGETHER. You can get it on the App Store or the Play Store. When you get it, you can use either your fake name or your real one. After that, play a game. Then, on the top right side of your screen, tap the two-person button and give your grandkid the code at the top. After that, have fun and play. Once you play one game, you can then invite your grandkids even if you don't see their name. It's ok, that's how it is. After you do all of that, have fun!
