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1. Listen to podcasts to enhance your learning. We especially enjoyed the Ted Talks Daily episode How to turn climate anxiety into action. Who knows, maybe it will inspire your next service project.

3. Anxiety grows in times like these. Use a meditation app, such as Headspace, Breathr or Smiling Mind, to take care of your mind, body and soul.
4. Test and enhance your second language skills on Babbel or Duolingo.
5. Maintain your routine. Follow your original class schedule to stay in the learning flow.
6. Call your grandparents - they always appreciate it. Even more so in times like these.
7. Start a digital book club with your English class and stay on top of the reading list. You could use Skype or Zoom to meet and discuss the most recent page-turner.
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Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.
-Mark Twain

The hard part of writing a book isn't getting published. It's the actual writing. In this article, I offer 10 steps for writing a book along with 10 bonus steps. Click here to download a free guide with all 20 steps.

As the bestselling author of five books, I can tell you without hesitation that the hardest part of a writer's job is sitting down to do the work. Books don't just write themselves, after all. You have to invest everything you are into creating an important piece of work.

For years, I dreamed of being a professional writer. I believed I had important things to say that the world needed to hear. But as I look back on what it really takes to become an author, I realize how different the process was from my expectations.

To begin with, you don't just sit down to write a book. That's not how writing works. You write a sentence, then a paragraph, then maybe if you're lucky, an entire chapter. Writing happens in fits and starts, in bits and pieces. It's a process.

The way you get the work done is not complicated. You take one step at a time, then another and another. As I look back on the books I've written, I can see how the way they were made was not as glamorous as I once thought.

How to really write a book

In this post, I'll teach you the fundamental steps you need to write a book. I've worked hard to make this easy to digest and super practical, so you can start making progress.

And just a heads up: if you dream of authoring a bestselling book like I have and you're looking for a structured plan to guide you through the writing process, I have a special opportunity for you at the end of this post where I break the process down.

But first, let's look at the big picture. What does it take to write a book? It happens in three phases:

Beginning: You have to start writing. This sounds obvious, but it may be the most overlooked step in the process. You write a book by deciding first what you're going to write and how you're going to write it.

Staying motivated: Once you start writing, you will face self-doubt and overwhelm and a hundred other adversaries. Planning ahead for those obstacles ensures you won't quit when they come.

Finishing: Nobody cares about the book that you almost wrote. We want to read the one you actually finished, which means no matter what, the thing that makes you a writer is your ability not to start a project, but to complete one.

Below are 10 ridiculously simple tips that fall under each of these three major phases plus an additional 10 bonus tips. I hope they help you tackle and finish the book you dream of writing.

BONUS: Click here to download all 20 steps in a complete guide for writing a book.

Phase 1: Getting started

We all have to start somewhere. With writing a book, the first phase is made up of four parts:

1. Decide what the book is about

Good writing is always about something. Write the argument of your book in a sentence, then stretch that out to a paragraph, and then to a one-page outline. After that, write a table of contents to help guide you as you write, then break each chapter into a few sections. Think of your book in terms of beginning, middle, and end. Anything more complicated will get you lost.

2. Set a daily word count goal

John Grisham began his writing career as a lawyer and new dad - in other words, he was really busy. Nonetheless, he got up an hour or two early every morning and wrote a page a day. After a couple of years, he had a novel. A page a day is only about 300 words. You don't need to write a lot. You just need to write often. Setting a daily goal will give you something to aim for. Make it small and attainable so that you can hit your goal each day and start building momentum.

3. Set a time to work on your book every day

Consistency makes creativity easier. You need a daily deadline to do your work - that's how you'll finish writing a book. Feel free to take a day off, if you want, but schedule that ahead of time. Never let a deadline pass; don't let yourself off the hook so easily. Setting a daily deadline and regular writing time will ensure that you don't have to think about when you will write. When it's time to write, it's time to write.

4. Write in the same place every time

It doesn't matter if it's a desk or a restaurant or the kitchen table. It just needs to be different from where you do other activities. Make your writing location a special space, so that when you enter it, you're ready to work. It should remind you of your commitment to finish this book. Again, the goal here is to not think and just start writing.

Phase 2: Doing the work

Now, it's time to get down to business. Here, we are going to focus on the next three tips to help you get the book done:

5. Set a total word count

Begin with the end in mind. Once you've started writing, you need a total word count for your book. Think in terms of 10-thousand work increments and break each chapter into roughly equal lengths. Here are some general guiding principles:

10,000 words = a pamphlet or business white paper. Read time = 30-60 minutes.

20,000 words = short eBook or manifesto. The Communist Manifesto is an example of this, at about 18,000 words. Read time = 1-2 hours.

40,000-60,000 words = standard nonfiction book / novella. The Great Gatsby is an example of this. Read time = three to four hours.

60,000-80,000 words = long nonfiction book / standard-length novel. Most Malcolm Gladwell books fit in this range. Read time = four to six hours.

80,000 words-100,000 words = very long nonfiction book / long novel. The Four-Hour Work Week falls in this range.

100,000+ words = epic-length novel / academic book / biography. Read time = six to eight hours. The Steve Jobs biography would fit this category.

6. Give yourself weekly deadlines

You need a weekly goal. Make it a word count to keep things objective. Celebrate the progress you've made while still being honest about how much work is left to do. You need to have something to aim for and a way to measure yourself. This is the only way I ever get any work done: with a deadline.

7. Get early feedback

Nothing stings worse than writing a book and then having to rewrite it, because you didn't let anyone look at it. Have a few trusted advisers to help you discern what's worth writing. These can be friends, editors, family. Just try to find someone who will give you honest feedback early on to make sure you're headed in the right direction.

Phase 3: Finishing

How do you know when you're done? Short answer: you don't. Not really. So here's what you do to end this book-writing process well:

8. Commit to shipping

No matter what, finish the book. Set a deadline or have one set for you. Then release it to the world. Send it to the publisher, release it on Amazon, do whatever you need to do to get it in front of people. Just don't put it in your drawer. The worst thing would be for you to quit once this thing is written. That won't make you do your best work and it won't allow you to share your ideas with the world.

9. Embrace failure

As you approach the end of this project, know that this will be hard and you will most certainly mess up. Just be okay with failing, and give yourself grace. That's what will sustain you - the determination to continue, not your elusive standards of perfection.

10. Write another book

Most authors are embarrassed by their first book. I certainly was. But without that first book, you will never learn the lessons you might otherwise miss out on. So, put your work out there, fail early, and try again. This is the only way you get better. You have to practice, which means you have to keep writing.

Every writer started somewhere, and most of them started by squeezing their writing into the cracks of their daily lives. That's how I began, and it may be where you begin, as well. The ones who make it are the ones who show up day after day. You can do the same.

The reason most people never finish their books

Every year, millions of books go unfinished. Books that could have helped people, brought beauty or wisdom into the world. But they never came to be. And in one way or another, the reason is always the same: the author quit.

Maybe you've dealt with this. You started writing a book but never completed it. You got stuck and didn't know how to finish. Or you completed your manuscript but didn't know what to do after. Worse yet, you wrote a book, but nobody cared about it. Nobody bought or read it.

I've been there before.

In fact, the first couple books I wrote didn't do that well at all - even with a traditional publisher. It took me years to learn this, but here's what nobody ever told me:
Before you can launch a bestseller, first you have to write one.

Before you can launch a bestseller, you have to write a bestseller.

Jeff Goins

What I mean by that is so many writers sit down to write their masterpiece, assuming that's all there is to it. Just sit down and write. But as I've studied the world's most gifted and successful authors, I've noticed this is not what the masters do. They are far more intentional than simply sitting and letting the words flow.

Every great writer needs a system they can trust. You and I are no different. But an author's system for how they produce bestselling book after bestselling book is not always the easiest thing to access. So, as a matter of survival, I've had to figure it out for myself and create a clear book-writing framework that works. This is what I call the "Write a Bestseller Method" which helps me get a book written and ready to launch.

This is the part that I never learned in any English class. Producing work that sells is not just about writing what you think is good. It's about finding an idea that will both excite you and excite an audience. It's about being intentional and thinking through the whole process while having proper accountability to keep you going.

In other words, the writing process matters. It matters a lot. You have to not only finish your book but write one worthy of being sold. And if you want to maximize your chances of finishing your book, you need a proven plan.

Writing books has changed my life. It helped me clarify my thinking, find my calling as an author, and has provided endless opportunities to make an impact on the world and a living for my family.

If you're serious about doing the same, click here to get my free guide on how to write a book.

Bonus: 10 more writing tips!

If you need some help staying motivated, here are another 10 tips to help you keep going in the process:

11. Only write one chapter at a time

Write and publish a novel, one chapter at a time, using Amazon Kindle Singles, Wattpad, or sharing with your email list subscribers.

12. Write a shorter book

The idea of writing a 500-page masterpiece can be paralyzing. Instead, write a short book of poems or stories. Long projects are daunting. Start small.

13. Start a blog to get feedback early

Getting feedback early and often helps break up the overwhelm. Start a website on WordPress or Tumblr and use it to write your book a chapter or scene at a time. Then eventually publish all the posts in a hardcopy book. This is a little different than tradition blogging, but the same concepts apply. We created a free tool to help you know when your blog posts are ready to publish. Check out Don't Hit Publish .

14. Keep an inspiration list

You need it in order to keep fresh ideas flowing. Read constantly, and use a system to capture, organize and find the content you've curated. I use Evernote, but use a system that works for you.

15. Keep a journal

Then, rewrite the entries in a much more polished book format, but use some photocopies or scans of the journal pages as illustrations in the book. You could even sell "deluxe" editions that come with photocopied versions of the journal.

16. Deliver consistently

Some days, it's easy to write. Some days, it's incredibly hard. The truth is: inspiration is merely a byproduct of your hard work. You can't wait for inspiration. The Muse is really an out-of-work bum who won't move until you do. Show her who's boss and that you mean business.

17. Take frequent breaks

Niel Fiore, the author of The Now Habit, says, "There is one main reason why we procrastinate: It rewards us with temporary relief from stress." If you're constantly stressed about your unfinished book, you'll end up breaking your schedule. Instead, plan for breaks ahead of time so you stay fresh: minute breaks, hour breaks, or even multiple day breaks.

18. Remove distractions

Try tools like Bear or Scrivener to let you write in a totally distraction-free environment. That way, email, Facebook, and Twitter won't interrupt your flow.

19. Write where others are writing (or working)

If you're having trouble writing consistently by yourself, write where other people are also working. A coffee shop or library where people are actually working and not just socializing can help. If you're in a place where other people are getting things done, then you'll have no choice but to join them.

20. Don't edit as you go

Instead, write without judgment first, then go back and edit later. You'll keep a better flow and won't be interrupted by constant criticism of your own work. And you'll have a lot more writing to edit when it's time to do so.
Click here to download a complete reference guide of all these writing tips.
What do you want to write a book about? What is your best writing advice? Share in the comments.

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The best live and streamed classical concerts available online. Picture: PA / GETTY / Luciano Romano

An updating list of the major classical concerts and events being streamed online as a result of the ongoing coronavirus measures around the world.

Measures taken worldwide to curb the spread of coronavirus have seen numerous classical concerts and events postponed and cancelled, and concert halls around the world closed for indefinite periods, since March 2020.

Countries banned gatherings, tightened their borders, and many have now seen various lockdowns for months. Some things are slowly starting to open up, but seeing live music still remains a rare treat.

As some of us are continuing to stay at home to work, self-isolate and look after the family, things may be slowly opening up and going live around the world, but we're lucky that many major classical concerts and events are being held without audiences and streamed online for us to see - for free in many cases. It's something that continues to bring comfort, solidarity and some beautiful relief in trying times...
Read more: Best live classical music concerts, festivals and venues returning this summer
Upcoming classical concerts and opera being live streamed

23 May - 27 June: The American Pianists Association presents its 2021 classical awards, hosted online due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The five finalists for 2021, Dominic Cheli, Kenny Broberg, Mackenzie Melemed, Michael Davidman and Sahun Sam Hong, will stream their attention-grabbing recital performances. And the finals will feature chamber and concerto performances, with the winner announced on Sunday 27 June.
Visit: www.americanpianists.org

23 May - 12 September: Streaming platform On Air presents classical treats in the form of final symphonies from Brahms, Dvořák and Mozart, filmed at Vienna's Synchron Stage and featuring Synchron Stage Orchestra conducted by Johannes Vogel.
Visit: www.onair.events/en-int/page/classical-series

9 June - 25 June: St James's Church presents Piccadilly Piano Plus - a chamber music series celebrating the king of instruments. There'll be free lunchtime recitals, a live-streamed evening concert with soprano Nadine Benjamin, delightful Mozart, Ravel and Debussy from star pianist Melvyn Tan, and much more.
Visit: eventbrite.co.uk

10 June - 29 July: Following the success of the Hallé Orchestra's online Winter Season, three of the concerts in its live, socially-distanced Summer Season at the Bridgewater Hall will also be filmed and made available online, on demand, a week after each concert. The special digital version of the season will feature Elgar's Enigma Variations, Beethoven's Seventh Symphony and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite among other highlights, with Sir Mark Elder and Tabita Berglund conducting.
Visit: www.halle.co.uk/whats-on

11 - 20 June: Amidst ongoing pandemic uncertainty, Leipzig's Bachfest has stripped back and gone online for its 2021 instalment. Enjoy performances of Bach's sublime music through a series of twelve live streamed concerts. At the centre of the digital programme is the large-scale cycle 'Bach's Messiah', which tells the story of the life and works of Jesus through more than 30 cantatas, Bach's oratorios, and the St Matthew Passion.
Visit: www.bachfromhome.live

16 June - 31 August BST: The Bernardi Music Group, Stradivarius Piano Trio and the String Academy recently got together to prtesent a collection of pieces in aid of Dementia Action Week. The concert is now available to stream online, for free, and includes Elgar's Serenade for Strings, Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins in D major and Piazzolla's Otoño Porteño.
Visit: bernardimusicgroup.com/a-free-concert-to-celebrate-dementia-action-week

16 June - 31 August BST: The Bernardi Music Group and the String Academy join forces to present a beautiful concert from Shipley Parish Church, celebrating Shipley Arts Festival's 21st anniversary. Enjoy John Ireland's Toccata, Holst's St Paul's Suite and Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins.
Visit: bernardimusicgroup.com/event/musical-inspiration-lasting-21-years

16 June - 31 December, 19:00 BST: Cellist Claudio Bohórquez and Christoph Eschenbach in his pianist guise join forces to perform Schumann, Webern, Schubert and Messiaen online. Filmed at TELDEX Studios in Berlin, the concert is available to stream until Friday, 31 December 2021.
Visit: app.idagio.com

18 June, 19:00: The Lantivet Duo is coming back to our living rooms and screens with an eclectic extravaganza exploring classical music from Bali and Estonia, Yiddish Klezmer and a bright and summery Handel Sonata. The duo, which is violinist Anna Brigham and pianist Brendan Musk, will also premiere three new pieces for violin, piano and loop pedal. A nice one to stay home for, if the last couple of weeks or so of tentatively ramping up the socialisation has been a bit much...
Visit: youtube.com or facebook.com

27 June, 19:00: Watch The Kanneh-Mason Family Concert online live from Birmingham's Symphony Hall, featuring works by Eric Whitacre, Gershwin, Shostakovich and more - and starring Isata, Braimah, Sheku, Konya, Jeneba, Aminata and Mariatu Kanneh-Mason.
Visit: bmusic.co.uk/event/the-kanneh-mason-family-concert-live-stream

11 - 12 August, 19:30 BST: Encompass Network presents a charity concert at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire. A programme of music for strings and organ by Vivaldi, Max Reger, Rachmaninov and more will raise money for Encompass, which supports LGBTQ+ people by promoting inclusion, safety and freedom from discrimination through networking and capacity-building for the LGBTQ+ voluntary and community sector.
Visit: www.encompasscharityconcert.org

Recent past classical concerts on demand

8 March - 8 June: Baroque choir and orchestra, Armonico Consort, presents an on-demand series of online concerts featuring sumptuous early music by the likes of Victoria, Byrd and Bach. Once you have your tickets, these beautiful performances are available to watch for 30 days. www.armonico.org.uk/ondemand

26 May - 9 June: Bergen International Festival is going online and giving us the chance to watch 30 events virtually this year. Highlights include works for Dvořák and Grieg, and performances from the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the violinist Johan Dalene.
Visit: fib.no/en/programme

8 June, 19:00 BST: Music Masters presents 'Pathways: Empowering Potential', an online concert hosted by Randall Goosby and featuring the young musicians participating in the charity's educational programme. The musicians' performances have been filmed at Wigmore Hall.
Visit: www.musicmasters.org.uk

10 June, 19:00: The Sixteen, The Voices of Classic FM, presents a stunning, meditative concert of new choral music by Sir James MacMillan and Will Todd. Streamed on Classic FM's Facebook Page and available on demand for a month afterwards, the concert will be presented by our very own Alexander Armstrong, who will read the words of Cardinal Newman, and poet and churchman John Donne.
Visit: facebook.com/classicfm

10 - 11 June, 20:00 CET: For the third time since 2014, contemporary orchestral collective s t a r g a z e presents The Post-Beethoven-Fest 2021, one of its signature 'weekender' festivals of new collaborative works by classical, electronic and alternative music artists. The boundary-pushing festival will be streamed from Volksbühne Berlin. The 2021 instalment is all about Beethoven and his legacy in this day and age, and sees the participating artists take Beethoven's compositions as an inspirational focus point to explore and rediscover the composer for the 21st century.
Visit: zart.online-ticket.de/post-beethoven-fest-2021

Until 11 June: The Bath Festival Orchestra re-launched in lockdown, taking the first opportunity to perform with a sold-out concert at Bath Abbey on 17 May, the date live music returned to the UK. The concert is now available to stream online, for free, until 11 June. The concert features soprano Rowan Pierce and conductor Peter Manning, and includes Weber's Overture to Der Freischütz, five orchestral songs by Strauss, and Brahms' Serenade No 1 in D.
Visit: thebathfestivalathome.org.uk

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Create your puppets, spend some time with younger family members or create them for kids in need.

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I was poking around the Internet looking for some fun ideas for kid's puppets and found myself in a wonderland of cuteness! The sheer number of ideas for kid's puppets is astounding and I couldn't just keep them all to myself. So I've put together a collection of some of my favorites, from finger puppets to paper bag puppets to shadow puppets, there's a lot of ideas here to keep the kids busy!

Kid's Puppets You Can Make

I started a Pinterest board for puppet crafts because there were just so many ideas out there, I didn't want to lose them! So be sure to follow that board too if you love puppet crafts the way that I do. :)

P.S. Some of the crafts collected here are puppets that I have made, whether they be on this blog or somewhere else. The rest are from other designers, I hope you love them all!

Paper Bag Puppets

Finger Puppets

Stick Puppets

Sock Puppets

Hand Puppets

Shadow Puppets

Marionette Puppets

More Puppet Crafts on the Blog

I hope this collection of kid's puppets has inspired you to make something! Remember, there are LOTS of toilet paper roll crafts that can be used as puppets too. You can find all of my cardboard tube crafts here.
This post originally appeared here on Dec 31, 2014.

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Sleep in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, swim with whale sharks in Mexico, or drink beer at Oktoberfest in Germany-what's on your bucket list?

For too many people it takes a terrifying illness, hitting retirement age, or some other life altering event to honestly begin thinking about all the things to do before you die.

In many of these cases, it will then be too late to turn these dreams into a reality. Life is uncertain, and you will undoubtedly be thrown curve-balls throughout. You cannot be sure that in ten or twenty years you will be physically, emotionally, or financially able to do all of the things that you desire, like climbing the twelve hundred steps of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka or hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Don't wait for that "perfect time" to begin-make your bucket list not because you are dying but because you want to live! And here's how to make a bucket list that can help create a life you're excited to be living.

How to Make a Bucket List: Steps to Create the Ultimate One

STEP 1. NAME YOUR BUCKET LIST

Due to the bucket list meaning and definition, some people have some strong emotions about the term, mostly because it is a reminder of their own mortality. But, making a bucket list is really about living life to the fullest with all the hours you have left on Earth. With that said, you don't have to feel obligated to name your list a "bucket list" you can call it anything that makes you feel the warm fuzzies inside. Here are just a few ideas:

Life List

Dream List

Life's Aspiration List

My Lifetime Goals

Things to Achieve in My Lifetime

My Life's To Do

Meaningful Life Goals

Things to Conquer

Amazing Experiences To Be Had

The Life Plan

My Life's Must Dos

STEP 2. FIND A PLACE TO STORE YOUR BUCKET LIST

One of the most important steps in creating a bucket list is recording it somewhere. Sounds simple, right? But even so, most people miss this critical step. Recording your list represents a sincere commitment, turning them into tangible goals-doable aspirations to work toward instead of wishful thinking.
Studies have shown that people are 33 percent more successful with achieving their goals when they write them down, share them with the world, and are held accountable with weekly updates.
In the beginning I used a small, green notebook with the words "bucket list" on the front, and then upgraded to a simple Microsoft Word document. Afterward, it graduated to a multi-tabbed Excel file. Now my over 1,000 goal list is located solely online on my blog, which has been the easiest for me. Not only is it conveniently accessible, but it also holds me accountable by being visible to the universe. There are also many phone apps and online bucket list websites where you can record your list and share it with others. Here's a couple apps & communities:

BucketList.net
Another community to show you how to your make your bucket list, where the ideas seem endless. What I like about this one is the "swap" tab where you can ask others for help in achieving a goal.

The iWish app helps you discover your dreams with over twelve hun- dred bucket list ideas, then assists you in achieving them. You can create reminders, prioritize goals, and even make your own vision board.

STEP 3. PICK THE LENGTH OF YOUR LIST

The length that you create your list is also ultimately up to you; there is no magic number of goals that should be on it-you cannot put limitations on something that is meant to unravel your dreams. With that said, I do recommend having at least twenty-five objectives to start, with varying levels of difficulty. They can be as small as hiking a new trail at a local park or as big as running a marathon-some will be checked off in a weekend, while others may be lifelong journeys.

Including short-term goals that can easily be completed will give you a sense of accomplishment and help to keep you motivated for the ones that may take years. By continuously working toward (and checking off) your goals, you will turn the sense of achieving into a good habit.

If your list gets too long (like mine that has over 1,000 goals on it!) then you can break it up into smaller bite-sized chunks with deadlines.
Keep in mind that if you are putting a deadline to your entire bucket list, then it's not really a bucket list by definition, because your lifetime is the deadline.
With that said, setting deadlines for a select group of goals can help escape the "someday" syndrome, a common excuse for why you won't begin today because you will get to it someday. The goals you choose to currently work on should have a deadline different than "in your lifetime," as it will create a sense of urgency to propel you forward.

Push yourself, but also be realistic with your deadlines.

If you have just accepted a demanding new job that will require six months of training, then your dream of going to a month-long silent retreat in Bali may have to have a longer deadline than a year. Spend some time calculating what is practical: if you are committed to a half year of training for your position, then allow yourself three months for full transition into the new position after the training period. Then assess how long it will take you to complete the goal from this point, and that's what your deadline should be, keeping in mind that you will be able to complete little steps along the way.

I recommend creating mini-lists within your main list, for example:

Seasonal Bucket List - Some items will only be able to be done in certain seasons, like seeing the tulip fields in Holland or dogsledding in Greenland. Each year create a winter, spring, fall or summer bucket list.

This Year's Bucket List - Instead of making a New Year's resolution, on the first of the year break your list down to the items you want to complete in the next twelve months.

30 Before 30, 40 before 40, or 50 before 50 - Choose goals that you want to do before reaching a certain age.

STEP 4. FIND IDEAS

Once you have made the decision to make a bucket list, you need to start cultivating ideas. You're bound to have a few items that you have always wanted to do in the forefront of you mind, and immediately write those down. But, how do you come up with other incredible things to put on your bucket list? How do you know what's out there in the world to choose from? The following are different methods to stimulate ideas for your list.

WRITE YOUR EULOGY

At a time when I was suffering from a serious case of the blahs, a close friend challenged me to write my own eulogy.

What? Why would anyone want to think about his or her own death?

The answer is that by doing so you can learn a valuable lesson about what you want your life to look like when you are alive. What legacy do you want to leave? What do you want to achieve? What would you want your friends to say about you and your life after you are gone? What does your ideal life look like?

I took his challenge, without realizing the impact it would have. My eulogy read something like this:
Annette was a devoted daughter, wife and friend. She was always the first to laugh at herself and the last to judge others. She was a true lover of life - her biggest passion was trying something for the first time and sharing her adventures in order to inspire others to step out of their comfort zone. Her curious nature and eagerness to learn led her around the world collecting thousands of memorable experiences and making friends of all nationalities, creeds, ethnicities and race. These firsthand experiences and the people she met were her best teachers in life. She designed an unconventional lifestyle that she was excited to wake up to every morning. It was filled with travel, adventure, giving back and lots of laughter. She touched the hearts of people from all walks of life, though she would say that it was her heart that was touched by them.
I took these words and translated them into goals for my list; travels that would immerse me with the locals, ways to inspire others to live a life beyond fear and adventures that would leave lasting memories. My bucket list and this eulogy became my life's mission statement.

CREATE CATEGORIES

Breaking up your life list into different categories can make the brainstorming process much easier. This is also a great way to organize it once it starts growing. Divide a page into your selected categories and list at least five entries for each one. You will find that some goals fit into two different sections, that is no problem just record it in one, the most important part is that it's on there somewhere.

Following are only examples of categories, if you find many of your entries fall into a category not shown here simply create it -this is your list.

Adventure

Career + Finances

Charity

Creativity

Education

Entertainment & Events

Family + Kids

Food + Drink

Just for Fun

Local Experiences

Personal Growth

Nature + Wildlife

Sports + Activities

Travel

ASK YOURSELF 20 QUESTIONS

Play a game of 20 questions with yourself to find what adventures you would be most passionate about. Just remember, d on't let your answers be controlled by fear or self-doubt, this is the place to dream bigger than you ever thought possible. If you get stumped, just skip to the next one and come back later.

1. Where in the world would you like to visit?

2. If you had one month to live, what would you do?

3. What types of new foods do you want to try?

4. What cultural traditions are you interested in?

5. Are there any activities or sports that you want to try?

6. What events do you want to attend?

7. What has always been your biggest dream in life?

8. What classes have you always thought about taking?

9. If money and fear were not an issue what would you do?

10. Who have you always wanted to meet in person?

11. What would you like to do with family and friends?

12. In what ways do you want to do improve yourself physically, mentally or spiritually?

13. What skills have you wanted to learn?

14. Is there a charity you have always wanted to support?

15. What was your childhood dream - is it still relevant today?

16. If you won a multi-million dollar lottery today, what would you do?

17. If you were on your deathbed, what would be your regrets?

18. What travel stories would you want to share with your grandchildren?

19. If you had three wishes what would they be?

20. Is there someplace you have always wanted to take your spouse, best friend and parent?

USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM

Sometimes you can be gung-ho about goal setting on your own and the ideas will flow easily, while other times you need a little help from your friends. Not only will they bring new ideas to the table, but also together you will be providing accountability and encouragement to each other. Connecting with likeminded people, especially if they share the same goal, can be a great support system to keep you motivated.

There are plenty of options when it comes to making and tackling your bucket list with others:

Set up a girl's night at a wine bar, a special date night with your significant other or get the entire family together to throw ideas around.

Think about trading in your book club for a bucket list club, a group that can meet once or twice a month to create your lists, get motivation and even accomplish goals together.

One of my favorite ideas is to throw a bucket list party. You can supply decorative paper, sparkly pens and the margaritas, then your best friends can hang out and conjure up ideas.

GET OUTSIDE INSPIRATION

You have ventured deep inside yourself to find experiences for your list, now it's time to get some outside inspiration. In this modern day of television, Internet search engines and social media, inspiration is all around you; you just have to be in the bucket list mindset to see it.

Once you start cultivating ideas your instinct will automatically be on high alert whenever anybody mentions something worthy of a spot on your list. It is similar to when you've finally determined your dream destination is Italy and everywhere you look you notice either people going there, mentioning it in conversation or it being written about in magazines. This is because your subconscious mind is already thinking about it.

Until this mentality kicks in, you can get inspiration from browsing Pinterest boards, watching travel shows, subscribing to adventure magazines, reading blogs (like this one, Bucket List Journey - shameless plug), searching specific hashtags on Twitter, etc.

The inspiration possibilities are almost endless.

If that's not enough to get your brain juices flowing, you can also watch the movie " The Bucket List " with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Though it did not start the bucket list phenomenon, it did bring the term to the forefront.
Still stumped? Get some ideas from my bucket list.
STEP 5. MAKE YOUR BUCKET LIST!

You've now got a bunch of great ideas for your list, so it's time to start creating it.

There is no right or wrong way of designing the actual bucket list, no one specific prescription. It is a personal journey between you and your aspirations. Each one should be different because it is meant to reflect what you most desire in your own life. For example, mine includes learning to surf, skydiving, and rappelling down a waterfall to appease my adventurous side.

If you are not a thrill seeker, your list may be entirely different.

The important part is to come up with items that are meaningful to you; ones that will inspire you to wake up each morning with a fire in your belly.

Retiling the bathroom floor has no place on this list, nor does cleaning the cobwebs out of the garage. Save those for your weekly honey-dos. With that said, don't worry if you didn't make each aspiration earth shattering, or even travel related; sometimes the simplest goals are the most rewarding ( giving blood took less than an hour commitment, yet is still one of my most gratifying experiences).

Also, don't exclude anything just because you think it is too difficult or frightening; it is meant to stretch your comfort zone. Do the same for the things you think are too simple. As long as it has meaning to you it should be on your list, because even the smallest achievement can give us the feeling of a great accomplishment.

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Don't pass judgment on your own abilities! You will be surprised at what you can actually accomplish. People put limitations on themselves by thinking that they can't do incredible things or because the big picture of an aspiration seems so overwhelming.a

Learning how to make a bucket list is your license to dream big, go beyond the realistic goals, and put down everything that you have ever wanted to see, touch, create and experience. Be realistic, but also understand that we are capable of doing so much more than we think we can.

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Art is about expressing your individuality, but you can also make something pretty incredible when people pool their talents. Regardless of whether you are into painting, sculpture, doodling, or mosaics, there is truly something for everyone on this list. Some art ideas incorporate nature while others are messy enough to warrant a little outdoor time. These collaborative art projects work for kids, teens, and adults alike while providing results everyone can be proud of!

1. Embellish your thumbprints

Art projects like this one are so cute and simple yet so impressive! Each child simply makes a thumbprint on a small piece of paper, then turns it into a face with black marker. Finally, assemble them into a rainbow collage and frame the impressive results.

Learn more: @art.teacher.thats.me

2. Stack pom-poms into a tree

Yarn pom-poms are easy to make and are also an excellent way to use up scraps of yarn. Have each student contribute one or a few, then glue them to a Styrofoam form to make a sweet little tree.

Learn more: @clever_poppit_resources

3. Layer a drip mural

Kids will surely find Jen Stark's colorful art exciting and inspiring. For this collaborative art project, have them each make their own "drip" piece, then layer them together for one big finished mural.

Learn more: @ktgigliottiwrites

4. Line the hall with tile silhouettes

Art project ideas that help beautify outdoor spaces are some of our favorites. This is also a cool way to commemorate a graduating class. Cut out wood silhouettes, then have students make colorful clay tiles to fill them.

Learn more: @msrobertsartroom

5. Paint with trains

What could be more fun than creating a collaborative art piece with toys? Let kids' imaginations run wild while driving toy trains across piles of bright-colored paint on a large canvas.

Learn more: Play Trains

6. Cut out a cityscape

This collaborative project builds on individual city skylines that kids draw first. Then, they each choose their favorite building and add it to a larger cityscape.

Learn more: @msfordesclassroom

7. Collaborate on canvas

Let colorful patterns offset the letters of a word or phrase that's meaningful to your students so it really pops off the page. Start by painting the letters, then let kids add the colors and patterns. Finish by fixing any edges where they've gone over the lines (because you know they will!).

Learn more: School Name Mural-Cassie Stephens

8. Fill a giant flower vase

Art ideas for middle school lessons often take inspiration from famous artists. Channel your students' inner Vincent van Gogh and have them create a beautiful impressionist paper flower. Then cut out a large paper vase, attach it to a bulletin board or wall, and fill it with all the gorgeous blooms!

Learn more: Art at Becker Middle School

9. Illustrate the ABCs

First, have each student take a letter and draw or paint something to represent it. We especially love how this example incorporates students' handprints and fingerprints.

Learn more: Cat Wright-Pinterest

10. Cover a wall with butterflies

These pretty butterflies will certainly inspire kids to dream higher. During this project, each student creates their own paper butterfly. Then, they are assembled to form a true flight of fancy!

Source: No Added Sugar

11. Paint with bouncy balls

Before getting started with this fun collaborative art project, set up a cardboard box with tall sides with either paper or canvases inside. Then set up different-colored paints in muffin tins so each color has its own slot. Finally, give your students balls that they can dip in the paint and drop onto the paper in the box. Be sure to do this project on a nice day since you'll definitely want to keep this mess outside.

Learn more: School Time Snippets

12. Bring tiles together into one great work

Some art project ideas like this one will take some time and planning, but the end result will be worth it. Students choose a subject then break it down into individual canvases, each done in their own style. When it's reassembled, you get magnificently unique artwork to display for years to come.

Learn more: Crestwood

13. Sculpt a ceramic tile mural

This type of collaborative art project requires a little more work, but the results are stunning. Choose a different theme for each class or year, and soon you'll have an amazing collection on display.

Learn more: Deep Space Sparkle

14. Paint a river of rocks

Painted rocks are all the rage these days, but we love the way the students at Sharon Elementary are displaying their work. This river of painted rocks is everything that makes collaborative art so effective since it incorporates individual creativity into a harmonious whole.

Learn more: Scary Mommy

15. Paint a shower curtain

Be sure to check the weather forecast since you will definitely want to do this messy (but fun) project outside. Use heavy-duty twine to hang your shower curtain from a tree branch, then use some heavy rocks to weigh down the curtain. Finally, give your kids paint and paintbrushes and watch the creativity soar!

Learn more: Happy Toddler Playtime

16. Chain together paper hearts

What better way to show how united your students are than with a chain of connected hearts! Each kid decorates a paper strip and then they're attached together to form big, bold hearts.

Learn more: Art With Mrs. Nguyen

17. Assemble an altered puzzle

Find an old puzzle at the thrift store-look for the kind meant for young kids, with 25 or 30 large pieces. Have each child customize a piece, then assemble them into one striking collaborative art piece.

Learn more: Melissa Shepherd-Pinterest

18. String up wall art

How cool is this? String art is making a comeback, and these big leaves are so fun for kids to create. Not allowed to make holes in the wall? Try using pushpins on a bulletin board instead.

Learn more: Small Hands Big Art

19. Soar off on unique feathered wings

Have each student create a paper feather using watercolors, then assemble them into wings. This makes for a terrific photo op!

Learn more: C.R.A.F.T.

20. Grow a paper forest

From a distance, the forest blends together, but when you get up close, every tree is unique. Make different styles of paper trees, then put them together for a walk in the woods!

Learn more: Painted Paper Art

21. Upcycle a plastic bottle cap mosaic

When students recycle their plastic bottles, have them save the caps in a separate container. Then, use them to create colorful mosaics, like this cheery frog. ( Get more craft projects made with recycled materials here.)

Learn more: Krokotak on YouTube

22. Doodle, doodle, doodle

Regardless of artistic ability, doodle projects provide the perfect opportunity for kids to just let themselves go. The real fun comes as they laugh and chatter while they work.

Learn more: Doodling-The Art of Education

23. Get inspired by nature

Art project ideas that also double as a science lesson are definitely on the top of our list! Get outside with your students and have them collect sticks, leaves, pine cones, and whatever else they come up with so they can arrange them collaboratively into a natural art piece.

Learn more: Here Come the Girls Blog

24. Fold your way to a paper crane mobile

Folding the traditional Japanese paper crane is a soothing activity, once you get the hang of it. Ancient legend promises peace and happiness to those who fold 1,000 of these paper birds. Your students don't have to fold that many, but once they get going, they might surprise you!

Learn more: The Art of Education

25. Cook up pizza pillows

Sewing is a great skill for kids to learn, so these pizza pillows will be a great place to start. The nice thing about this collaborative art project is that every student can take their part of it home at the end of the year.

Learn more: Pizza Pillows-Cassie Stephens

26. Form a fascinating fish

Turn paper plates into fish scales and have each student decorate one. Use the scales to create a 3D fish (see how it's done at the link below).

Learn more: Art Class With LMJ

27. Set up a weaving station

The concept is simple: a large picture frame wound with warp threads and a basket of yarn nearby. Teach kids the basics of weaving, and they're off! This collaborative art project is a creative way to occupy kids who finish other activities early.

Learn more: McAuliffe Elementary

28. Team up to bedazzle a stool

Since a stool is not the same as a large canvas, this collaborative art project is best done in small groups. Have one or two students at a time paint a small section of the stool. Once the base layer is dry, decoupage some magazine cut-outs of words. Finally, have some older students neaten things up before calling it done!

Learn more: Art Is Basic

29. Go big with a weaving wall

Take weaving to a whole new level with chicken wire and fabric strips. This makes for a spectacular display down a long school hallway.

Learn more: Sara Eberhart/Instagram

30. Craft a paper quilt

In this collaborative mural, students cut out and bedeck a paper circle. Then they cut it into fourths and arrange it however they like on a square of paper. Assemble all the squares into a big quilt-like mural.

Learn more: Elements of the Art Room

31. Create a crayon mosaic

Art project ideas that recycle otherwise unusable objects are undoubtedly some of our favorites. Save all those stubby ends of crayons that no one wants to use and turn them into a vibrant mural. Remove the paper and trim them to the appropriate size with scissors, then glue them into place on your desired design.

Learn more: Rethink Crafts

32. Piece together a holiday tree

Everyone needs art ideas to implement in their classroom during the holiday season. Give each student a triangle in varying shades of green and let them decorate them to their liking. Be sure to include plenty of pom-poms, glitter, gems, markers, etc., so they can really personalize them. Finally, piece them all together to create a large triangular tree and add a star on the top and a stem on the bottom.

Learn more: Instagram/Teaching Poppets

33. Weave a collection of circle art

The secret to this stunning collaborative art project? Upcycled CDs! CD weaving is easy to learn and lots of fun to do. The result of the assembled pieces is sure to draw oohs and aahs.

Learn more: Make It a Wonderful Life

34. Roll along with paper coils

This collaborative art project is perfect for using up scraps of paper. Coil strips into tubes and glue down the ends. Then arrange them into whatever design your students fancy.

Learn more: Paper Coils-The Art of Education

35. Look up for decorated ceiling tiles

We love art ideas that help pep up an otherwise boring classroom ceiling. Take a note from this one that uses bright graphics to draw the eye toward the stellar artwork. Take the tiles down, flip them over, and work on the back (these are done in chalk and sealed with hairspray). Finally, put them back up when you're done.

Learn more: Chalked Ceiling Tiles-Cassie Stephens

36. Show off with a street-art-inspired mural

Before beginning this collaborative art project, give your students an art history lesson on street artist ThankYouX. Kids customize their own cube, then all join together to make one amazing mural.

Learn more: Art Is Basic

37. Pencil in a collaborative art display

Try this project at the end of the year when everyone's pencils are worn down to nothing anyway. Kids will certainly love experimenting with different patterns and shapes. When they find one they like, glue the pencils into place.

Learn more: Christy Ferrell-Pinterest

38. Head outside with some sidewalk chalk

Kids learn to cooperate when they have to share a space to create their masterpiece. Fortunately, sidewalk chalk is pretty forgiving since mistakes are inevitable.

Learn more: Kid World Citizen

39. Go geometric with watercolors

Let students experiment with watercolors, then cut out and assemble geometric shapes (this teacher used a Cricut to simplify things).

Learn more: Karyl G.-Pinterest

40. Decorate and arrange craft sticks

Teachers will love this art project since you can get all the supplies you need at the dollar store. Each student paints a wooden craft stick, then they're arranged into an eye-catching display.

Learn more: The Classy Teacher

41. Branch out in style

This collaborative art project is not just inspired by nature, it also incorporates nature into its design. Before beginning, find a long branch with an appealing shape. Have kids paint and decorate it, then display it in your classroom.

Learn more: Artbar

42. Decorate a spring wall

Experiment with some cool watercolor techniques to create the flower petals and oh-so-adorable creatures that bring this springtime wall to life. You can change the scope of the project based on how many kids you have working on this collaborative art project.

Learn more: Fun Littles

43. Make a shoebox mansion

Save all those Amazon boxes and put them to good use while creating a one-of-a-kind shoebox mansion. Give kids lots of options for paper, glue, Popsicle sticks, markers, etc., so they can personalize their own room in the mansion. Your students (and you) will have so much fun seeing it all come together!

Learn more: ArtBar

What are your favorite collaborative art projects to do in the classroom? Come and share your ideas in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.

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Make a paper toy! Our free papercraft models come in mostly PDF printable form and are available for download. Others include image form, such as jpg or png. Any type of paper can be used as long as you can print it. Some people want cardboard models, but this might be difficult to print on a standard printer. Some of the toys are very simple to make and others have instructions included online.

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Balloon Games

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Balloons are an inexpensive and fun way to entertain the kids with an endless array of games and activities you can do with them. Below are 10 of the best fun balloon games to play with kids.

1. Surprise Pop

Blow up lots of balloons, filling some with treats such as small lollies, trinkets, notes and toys. Let the kids work hard to pop the balloons to retrieve their surprises. Great group or party activity. For older kids (with tons of hardcore supervision) you could even try some darts)

2. Balloon People

This is the perfect indoor game for rainy days, mixing balloons and creativity. Have a variety of balloon colours, some markers and stickers ready for children to decorate. Kids can decorate their balloons by adding faces, hair and other features. You can even create little paper feet and hands to stick on, but remind them to be gentle. Tip: sticky tape the balloon to the table to keep it in place and keep spare balloons on hand for accidental bursts.

3. Protect Your Balloon

A great activity for larger groups of five or more. Give each child a balloon and a length of string, approximately a metre long. Have them blow up their balloon, tie it to the string and tie it around their ankle. The aim is to protect their balloon while trying to bust everyone else's, with the winner being the last balloon standing. Supervision essential.

4. Balloon Waddle Races

An outdoor game for two or more participants. Have them start at the starting line, place a balloon between their knees and race to the finish line without dropping or bursting their balloon. If you have a large group and limited space, the races can be done as relays. You can have a lolly in the balloon as a way to limit any losing upsets.

5. Pass the Balloon

If you have at least ten children, split them into even groups and have them stand in parallel lines, each child approximately half a metre apart. Give the end person an inflated ballon. Once you call start, the teams are to pass the balloon under legs then over the next person's head until it reaches the first person in the line. The first team to hold their balloon up at the front of the line is the winner!

6. Keep It Moving/Keepy Uppy

A classic balloon game (made famous in the TV show 'Bluey') is perfect for indoors with one or more children. The aim is to simply keep the balloon in the air and not let it touch the ground. Be sure to have adequate space, free from fragile items and tripping hazards. This is also a great time to play to loud, hilarious party music.

7. Balloon and Spoon Race

Great game for two or more kids and ideal for outdoors, this game is much like the traditional egg and spoon race, but instead using large wooden spoons and balloons. The kids are to balance their balloon on their spoon and be the first to make it to the finish line, but if it drops to the ground or bursts, they must return to the start and try again.

8. Balloon Tennis

Using paper plates and paddle pop sticks, create tennis racquets. Clear a large space, free of tripping hazards or breakables. Blow up a balloon and play an indoor game of tennis, hitting the balloon back and forth with the plate racquets. This is a great game when you have lots of kids, it's non competitive and just a whole lot of fun!

9. Balloon Power

Add a bit of science to balloon play, introducing kids to some basic motion activities. Great for solo play and teaching young kids about cause and effect. Get a light ball such as a ping pong ball or similar light rolling toy. Have it sitting on a smooth flat surface, blow up the balloon, then release the air, using it to propel the ball or toy. You may even want to have races using balloon air to power the toy across the finish line.

10. Balloon Painting

For some messy, sensory fun, get out the kid-friendly paints and some sheets of paper. Partially blow up a few balloons and show the kids how to use the balloons to create a painting, dipping the balloons in the paint and using them to make circular shapes in different colours.

Water balloons can be a great way to cool down and have fun with water play when the weather warms up. Here are a few fun games to play with water balloons, which no doubt will result in lots of laughter.

Bouncing Water Balloons

After filling up several water balloons, gently place them onto the trampoline and get the children to bounce up and down. You could impose new rules for each game - how long does it take to pop them all, which balloon can go the highest, can you bounce all the 'blue' balloons off the trampoline etc.

Water Balloon Dodge Ball

A classic game with a watery twist! Familiarise children with the rules of dodge ball, emphasising safety and rules to minimise injuries (aim below the head and not in close range). Fill up heaps of water balloons and place them in buckets, having a bucket for each team. After dividing into teams, players aim to hit their opponents with the water balloons. If you are hit by the opposition, and the balloon breaks, you are out. The game continues until there is a winner (the last person standing).

Batting Practice

Fill up lots of water balloons and put them in a bucket. There should be a batter and a bowler, with additional players being the fielders. Using a cricket bat, baseball bat or tennis racket, batters aim to hit as many water balloons as they can. Perhaps batter's could try and hit catches to the fielders. Allow each batter to hit 5-10 balloons then swap over.

Please consider the environment and wildlife by collecting all balloon fragments and disposing of them appropriately. You could even turn this into a game!

Balloon Games - Tips for Parents and Carers

Not all balloons are created equal. Certain games will work better, and for longer, if you have better quality balloons.

Some balloons contain latex, so keep this in mind if anyone who may come into contact with the balloon has a latex allergy.

Balloons come in a variety of sizes, colours and shapes. There are also balloons which have specific uses e.g. Water balloons, balloons for helium, balloons for twisting etc, so make sure you buy the right type.

If you are having trouble tying off balloons, there are a variety of ties and clips which can be used. These can be purchased from most party supply stores, supermarkets or discount stores.

If you have a security system with sensors inside, make sure you 'lock up' your balloons when you turn on the alarm, as movement could set off the alarm.

Due to the nature of balloons, there is always a very small chance of suffocation with smaller children. Always supervise young children when they are blowing up balloons and discard popped balloons immediately.

Balloons can also pose a danger to wildlife. If using balloons outside, dispose of balloons and balloon fragments safely and immediately following use.

Balloons are so much fun, so ridiculously cheap and ensure you minutes of fun while you have a relaxing cup of coffee, supervise and hopefully join in some of the balloon games yourself!

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Every summer I think my kids are going to spend all their time outside, exploring and learning and generally not being electronics-obsessed couch potatoes. But by 10 in the morning it's so hot that none of us wants to be spend the day outside, at least not without a way to stay cool. So I've done some searching and found 25 awesome water games to play in the backyard. Now my kids can have outdoor fun without melting into puddles on the sidewalk. These games are a great alternative to indoor fun, and would also be perfect for summer birthday parties, family reunions, or VBS!

25 fun water games

1. Sponge bombs bucket toss from Inner Child Fun

2. Roll 6 and Splash from Toddler Approved

3. Water balloon toss from One More Moore

4. Pass the water from A Girl and a Glue Gun

5. Water balloon pinatas from Fabulessly Frugal

6. Water cup races from All for the Boys

7. Tipsy Waiter from The Creative Bite

8. Water balloon spoon race from Kara's Party Ideas

9. Water balloon baseball from Overstuffed

10. Water balloon bash from Fireflies and Mud Pies

11. Water balloon volleyball from It's Always Autumn

12. Water balloon catapult from Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls

13. DIY Dunk bucket from The Happy Housewife

14. Frozen t-shirt race from A Girl and a Glue Gun

15. Duck duck splash from Inspiration Made Simple

16. Homemade water slide from Happy Hooligans

17. Waterfall water wall from Playing by the Book

18. Sprinkler limbo from The Pinning Mama

19. Water balloon parachute from Fantastic Fun and Learning

20. Fish for marbles from Whimsy Love

21. Race soap boats from I Heart Naptime

22. Water balloon tic tac toe from It's Always Autumn

23. Squirt down the tower from It's Always Autumn

24. Fill the bottle from Whimsy Love

25. Frozen Superhero Slide from A Girl and a Glue Gun

If you have more fun water game ideas, leave them in the comments - thanks!

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25 awesome water games to play this summer. Perfect for parties, birthdays, VBS, or just to play in your backyard. Water balloon games. Summer fun ideas.