Idea Bank

Idea Bank

Get inspired with these starter ideas & themes for kids, teens and adults!

Journal Prompts (teens, adults)

Journal Prompts (teens, adults)

What kind of journal prompts will you create? Here are some to get you started! What brings you joy? What is something you are good at? Who is someone you miss? What country/place would you like…
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Charades (kids, teens, adults)

Charades (kids, teens, adults)

Use these ten starter words to create an Ideable filled with fun words to use for a game of Charades. Would also be fun to create a themed charades Ideable! Ping pong Snowball Piano Whisper Seashell…
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This or That (kids, teens, adults)

This or That (kids, teens, adults)

A classic game of This or That! Perfect for any age and great for groups! Waffles or pancakes Cold or hot Sweatpants or dressy pants Sunny day or rainy day Text or call Onion rings or french frie…
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Discovery Learning Centers (kids)

Discovery Learning Centers (kids)

Learning center ideas for early learning! Great for homeschooling! Items found in nature Paper, punches, scissors, stencils Tinkering tools Wrapping & packaging ABC’s, words & l…
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Office Lunch Decider (teens, adults)

Office Lunch Decider (teens, adults)

We've all been there. The office wants to order a group lunch and no one can decide what to get. These starter ideas will help! Restaurant that starts with a C Restaurant with yellow in it's logo…
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What to Stream (kids, teens, adults)

What to Stream (kids, teens, adults)

Need some help deciding what to stream? An Ideable can help with that! Here are 10 ideas to get you started! Combine tokens to get more specific picks. Comedy - 10th show listedFemale lead - Name sta…
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Luau Activities (kids)

Luau Activities (kids)

Fun luau themed activities for kids!Create a hula routine. Look up basic hula steps online. Hidden shell game. Which of the three cups is shell under?Learn some Hawaiian words.Make flip-flops from car…
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Winter Activities (kids)

Winter Activities (kids)

The days may be shorter, but the fun doesn’t stop! Play with flashlights in the darkMake a winter art collageWatch a winter movieMake a sensory bin with ice cubesCook a simple noodle soupFind pre…
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Quiet Bedtime Routine (kids)

Quiet Bedtime Routine (kids)

Quiet activities that your child can do while lying in bed. Read to a pet or stuffed animalListen to soft musicSock puppetsMake faces in a mirrorName all family members you can think ofShine flashlig…
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Story Starters (kids, teens, adults)

Story Starters (kids, teens, adults)

Words to get your story-brain fired up! Combine words to create more detail. Chocolate RiverLibraryBubblesFlying a KiteSunglassesIn the MorningBalloonBeach / OceanGlitterMagic ShoesUse these starter…
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Natural Reward Ideas (kids)

Natural Reward Ideas (kids)

Catch your child being awesome! Recognize your child by putting the emphasis on natural, positive, non-monetary rewards. Go to the libraryChoose a favorite mealRearrange or decorate your roomChoose…
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Birthday Activities (kids)

Birthday Activities (kids)

Celebrate your child with these simple, meaningful activities and ideas for you & your child to enjoy together on their special day.Make an all about me list, listing all your fave things.Learn ho…
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Airplane Travel Activities (kids)

Airplane Travel Activities (kids)

Flying with kids just got a little more fun! Keep your kids busy on the plane with these simple, open-ended activities.Read lipsHow long can you balance a snack on your nose / finger?How small can yo…
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Explore Your City (kids)

Explore Your City (kids)

Take a tour of your town! Have fun visiting these "everyday" places in your community. Discover new places as well as rediscover old ones!Smoothie shopPet storeCraft or hobby storeShopping mallNatio…
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Valentines Day Activities (kids)

Valentines Day Activities (kids)

Fill your child's Valentines Day with love and fun! These love-filled activities are not just for the day of love, but can be done in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, which will make for…
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Painting Activities (kids)

Painting Activities (kids)

Do you have a child that loves creating? Do they love color, messy art, and exploring a variety of ways to mix all of that together? If so, these activities were made just for them!Finger paintPaint…
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Paper Craft Activities (kids)

Paper Craft Activities (kids)

What can you do with a piece of paper? Tons of things!Make a bookmarkDecorate and use as wrapping paperMake fun photo shoot propsFold & staple together to make a bookFold it as small as you canT…
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Life Skills Activities (kids)

Life Skills Activities (kids)

These life skills touch on safety & emergency situations, common household tasks, and taking care of ourselves in various situations.Learn about window safetyLearn how to use a screwdriverWhere ar…
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Sensory Activities (kids)

Sensory Activities (kids)

Simple sensory activities that focus on using our 5 main senses.Sample foods that are sweet, sour, etc.Play with playdough, shaving cream, pudding, etc.Feel vibrations on your throat as you talkF…
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Sports Activities (kids)

Sports Activities (kids)

Keep your head in the game with these simple sports activities for kids!Play broom hockeyDo the long jumpKarate Kick: break through a piece of paperCreate a stretching warm-up routineLearn how to pitc…
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Hanukkah Activities (kids)

Hanukkah Activities (kids)

Celebrate Wintertime and the Festival of Lights with these fun Hanukkah and winter-themed activities!Start a new Hanukkah traditionMake latkes & applesauce Make a dreidel / menorah out of cra…
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Family Night Out & In (kids, teens, adults)

Family Night Out & In (kids, teens, adults)

Feel like going out with your main, little squeeze & painting the town red? Or, how about enjoying a simple date night at home? You will find both, stay-in & go-out date night ideas, below.…
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Lunch Menu Ideas (kids, teens, adults)

Lunch Menu Ideas (kids, teens, adults)

Easy, stress-free lunch menus ideas that you can use over & over again! Cheese & crackers, strawberries, celery w/ nut/seed butter, veggie strawsPasta salad / mac & cheese, fruit mixture,…
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Date Night Ideas (teens, adults)

Date Night Ideas (teens, adults)

Fun and simple Date Night ideas for you and your main squeeze! Includes both go out and stay home ideas.Go to a park. Bring a variety of fruits & veggies, along with a blanket to sit on. Visi…
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Things I Love About You (to a grandparent)

Things I Love About You (to a grandparent)

What things do your kids love about their grandparents? Lots of things! Let them know with this unique and love-filled gift idea.I love that you take me to the parkI love that you always have my favor…
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Bucket List Ideas (teens, adults)

Bucket List Ideas (teens, adults)

Have things you'd like to do? Create a bucket list and surprise yourself with an idea as you pull a token from the jar!Visit a place where a movie was filmedEat something you swore you'd never tryTake…
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Self Care Ideas (teens, adults)

Self Care Ideas (teens, adults)

Take a minute to be kind to yourself!Start a gratitude journal - write, doodle, etc.MeditateStretchListen to a positive, encouraging podcast.Read a short storyGo on a walk outsideCall or text a friend…
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Playgroup Instant Activities (kids)

Playgroup Instant Activities (kids)

Having a bunch of kids over? These simple, instant activities are perfect for your group!Join hands in a circle. Move forward/backward to make circle bigger and smaller.March in place or follow the le…
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Teacher Time Fillers

Teacher Time Fillers

Have a teacher in your life? Create an Ideable using these simple time-filler ideas for teachers. Makes a great gift for new teachers as well as a unique gift for teacher appreciation week.Do the hoke…
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Princess Activities (kids)

Princess Activities (kids)

Simple & fun activities fit for a princess!Make a tiara or crown out of cardboard. Decorate.Beauty Salon: Style your hair like a princess.Create an elegant dance using scarves.Make a “royal flag”…
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Girls Weekend Activities (teens, adults)

Girls Weekend Activities (teens, adults)

Going on a girls weekend away? Celebrating with friends at home? These activities are sure to bring lots of fun your way!Go on a food tourHave a game night Go thrift shopping or antiquing Have a…
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Photo a Day Ideas (kids, teens, adults)

Photo a Day Ideas (kids, teens, adults)

Photo-a-Day theme for the photographer in all of us!A pet or animalSleepEyesA collection of thingsIn the fridgeReflectionOff centerWords / lettersWater dropletsMeUse these starter ideas to create a cu…
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Camping Activities (kids, teens, adults)

Camping Activities (kids, teens, adults)

Heading into the great outdoors? Bring some instant fun with you!Have a nature scavenger huntFind a good hiking stick & decorateDo the limbo with a broomstick or stickToss rocks / pinecones into c…
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Ice Breaker Activities (teens, adults)

Ice Breaker Activities (teens, adults)

Need something to break the ice? These ice breaker ideas are perfect for a wide variety of occasions. Play charadesShare where you are from / have livedPlay Two Truths & One LieHave a show &a…
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Pirate Activities (kids)

Pirate Activities (kids)

Pirate themed activities for your little matey!Swab the deck! Have a matey pull you around on a blanket.Bugs have come aboard! Go on a bug hunt.Create a secret pirate handshake.Dress up like a pirate.…
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Foodie Activities (teens, adults)

Foodie Activities (teens, adults)

Love to cook or love to eat? These fun ideas are perfect for the foodie in your life!Go on a food tour for the different coursesHave a pasta night, cooking pasta / sauce you haven't triedText 5 friend…
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